35 detained after violence at Atlanta police training site Authorities in Atlanta say 35 people have been detained after a violent protest erupted at the site of a new police training center The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Georgia Gov. Kemp moves to take command of GOP, leaving state party behind ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp took his most significant step yet to break from the Georgia GOP and bolster his own growing political network, telling high-dollar donors that the 2022 midterm was a sign “we can no longer rely on the traditional party infrastructure to win in the future.” Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023
Republicans in the US ‘battery belt’ embrace Biden’s climate spending Southern states led by Republicans did not vote for climate spending, but now embrace clean energy dollars like never before The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2023
Trump gets caught up in the cover-up A Special Counsel in Washington D.C. is also comparing the testimony of Trump witnesses for conflicts Salon · Feb 18, 2023
Parts of Georgia special grand jury report to be released The public is expected to see portions of a report by a special grand jury that investigated whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Now in the race, Haley hopes Georgia ties boost her White House bid CHARLESTON, S.C. — A few moments after former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley gave a rousing endorsement of Herschel Walker’s ill-fated U.S. Senate campaign in Gwinnett County, she offered a reminder of her own political ambitions. Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023
Brian Kemp maneuvers to gain influence in 2024 politics ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is taking steps to influence national politics in 2024 after resounding victories in the midterm made him a rising Republican political force, though a bid for president seems highly unlikely. Tribune News Service · Feb 12, 2023
State, local leaders denounce antisemitic flyers that are showing up around Atlanta ATLANTA — When Esther Panitch found a plastic bag containing an antisemitic flyer in her Sandy Springs driveway Feb. 5, the freshman state representative took to Twitter, venting her anger and making a promise. Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023
In Atlanta, Harris focuses on climate change in touting Biden agenda ATLANTA — Vice President Kamala Harris peered out into the crowd of students at Georgia Tech on Wednesday after roughly 30 minutes of policy-heavy discussion about climate change and atmospheric science and couldn’t help cracking a joke about rising temperatures. Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023
Key Republican wants Ga. as early primary state — in 2028 Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger wants his state to become an early presidential primary host — just not in 2024, as President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party are pushing The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Democrats vote to boost Georgia in 2024 lineup despite obstacles ATLANTA — National Democrats voted Saturday to overhaul the presidential primary process and put Georgia near the start of the schedule. But the party’s plan to elevate Georgia won’t mean anything without support from state Republicans so far unwilling to endorse the change. Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023
"Cop City" activists dubbed "terrorists" Georgia police are invoking a 2017 terrorism law against activists accused of little more than trespassing Salon · Feb 4, 2023
Many Georgia Republicans want no part of Trump’s comeback As former President Donald Trump steps up his comeback bid, some of the state’s most prominent Republicans are raising urgent concerns about whether he can retake the state — let alone the White House — in 2024. Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023
Atlanta shooting part of alarming US crackdown on environmental defenders Twenty states have enacted laws restricting rights to peaceful protest, as environmentalists are increasingly criminalized The Guardian - US · Feb 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023 VIDEO FOR YOU: Sen. Raphael Warnock on fighting for Georgia EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS:
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023 Warnock, deal-maker yet party loyalist, settles into Senate Newly reelected Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is promising to use his first full term to cut deals where possible with Republicans and deliver for his home state
Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023 Faith in Georgia elections rises as fraud frenzy fades, poll finds ATLANTA — Two years after allegations of fraud in the presidential election that were never proved, voters have regained their trust in Georgia elections.
Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2023 Culture wars off the table in Georgia — for now ATLANTA — A few minutes after Gov. Brian Kemp ended a showcase speech to the state Legislature focused on a “new era” of mostly consensus-driven policies, he walked across the street to address some of Georgia’s most prominent Christian conservatives.
The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2023 Georgia is seeking to define ‘Cop City’ protests as terrorism, experts say Actions by police match rhetoric from state politicians seeking to define a largely peaceful protest movement as terrorism
The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2023 US protests begin after police release footage of fatal beating of Tyre Nichols Demonstrations in Memphis and other US cities follow release of video and request from Nichols’s mother to ‘protest in peace’
Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023 Gov. Kemp calls up National Guard troops after violent unrest in Atlanta ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed an emergency order Thursday allowing him to deploy as many as 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops following the violent unrest in Atlanta this weekend over a proposed public safety center.
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 State of emergency declared over Atlanta 'Cop City' protest Gov_ Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency, giving him the option of calling in the Georgia National Guard to help “subdue riot and unlawful assembly.”
Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023 In showcase speech, Kemp launches ‘new phase’ of crime crackdowns ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp outlined fresh plans to crack down on violent crime in Georgia, laying out a pledge in his State of the State address to enact tougher penalties on gang offenders and address the “revolving door of criminal justice” as he opens his second term.
The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2023 Could Trump be charged for racketeering? A Georgia prosecutor thinks so Fani Willis, the Fulton county district attorney, appears poised to use the states’s Rico law to prosecute the ex-president
Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2023 Violence over police training center tests Georgia’s political leaders ATLANTA — Georgia’s most prominent political leaders condemned the violent protest that roiled downtown Atlanta after the shooting death of an activist who authorities say was killed after the 26-year-old opened fire at a state trooper.