Georgia
Kathy Griffin Slams Marjorie Taylor Greene for Comparing COVID to Cancer
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked backlash when she tweeted that the U.S. has "never once shut down" over cancer—prompting Kathy Griffin to weigh in.
Trump-Backed David Perdue Faces Scathing Attack From Georgia Gov. Kemp
Perdue is expected to announce a bid in the Republican primary against Kemp on Monday after being recruited to do so by former President Donald Trump.
Ex-KKK Leader Running as Republican for Office in Georgia
Doles said the breakup of the U.S. is "inevitable." He also remains in contact with well-known white supremacists on social media.
Principal Receives Email Threat: 'See You and the Dead Students Tomorrow'
Burke County Sheriff Williams told Newsweek his office was working with state and federal authorities to determine the person responsible for the threat.
What Polls Say About Support for Stacey Abrams as She Runs in Georgia
Recent polls suggest the Democratic activist faces a tough campaign in her second bid for the office.
Oxford Copycat Threats Force Dozens of Schools to Close Across the Country
Schools have been closing across the country since the Oxford High School shooting took place on Tuesday, which killed four people and injured eight more.
Election Workers Say Threats and Harassment Are From Ballot Fraud Claims
One of the election workers was relocated by the FBI after the bureau deemed it unsafe for her to remain at her home from people showing up multiple times.
Stacey Abrams' Chances of Winning Georgia 2022 Governor Race
Abrams, who served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives between 2007 and 2017, narrowly lost to Brian Kemp in 2018, by about 55,000 votes.
Donald Trump Taunts Stacey Abrams Over Georgia Run—'I'll Beat Her Again'
If Abrams is successful in 2022, she will become the first Black governor of Georgia and the first Black woman to serve as a governor in the United States.
Teen Accidentally Shoots Sister Dead With Gun He Made—Police
The 13-year-old from Douglas County, Georgia, was allegedly making and selling semi-machineguns. He is charged with killing his 14-year-old sister.
Stacey Abrams Wants a Rematch, Launches Campaign for Georgia Governor
Abrams lost to Kemp in their contentious 2018 race by fewer than 60,000 votes and initially refused to concede amid allegations of voter suppression.
Rex, Georgia Mass Shooting as Police Officer Among 4 People Killed
Clayton County field training officer Henry Laxson was killed responding to a domestic violence call.
Man Whose Gun Went off in Atlanta Airport Turns Himself in: Police
Kenny Wells turned himself in 10 days after his gun went off at Atlanta International Airport's security checkpoint.
CDC Expands Omicron Monitoring to 4 Airports Servicing South Africa Flights
The biosurveillance program was expanded to Atlanta's airport, which services flights from Johannesburg.
Thanksgiving Shooting Sees 3-Year-Old Kill 5-Year-Old Cousin: Police
Officers said the toddler "located an unsecured firearm and fired the weapon, striking the victim."
McDonald's Workers Hide in Fridge as Customer Picks Fight Over Coffee
"I was scared, because like, you never know how crazy people are like," a McDonald's employee said. "He could have had a gun and shoot us all."
Teenager Stabs Mother to Death on Thanksgiving, Say Police
Varian Hibbert, 18, has charged with felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a felony.
No, Ahmaud Arbery's Father Did Not Say 'All Lives Matter'
Marcus Arbery Sr. spoke outside a Georgia courthouse after three men were convicted of murdering his 25-year-old son.
Progressive Politicians React to Guilty Verdict in Ahmaud Arbery Case
"This guilty verdict is a step toward justice that Ahmaud and his family deserve," California Representative Jimmy Gomez tweeted.
Arbery Jury Shows 'System Can Work Even in Sensitive and Dramatic Cases'
"The country can have confidence that the jury spoke in a unanimous voice of accountability based on the evidence," Michael McAuliffe told Newsweek.
Defense Attorneys in Arbery Trial Announce Plans to Appeal
Lawyers for Travis and Gregory McMichael announced their plans soon after the verdicts were announced.
Al Sharpton Says Almost All-White Jury Decided 'Black Lives Do Matter'
The three guilty verdicts against Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan were reached by a jury of 11 white jurors and one Black juror.
Men Found Guilty of Killing Arbery Head to Federal Court in 10 Weeks
Federal prosecutors have charged the three men with interfering with Arbery's civil rights and attempting to kidnap the Black jogger "because of his race."
Gregory and Travis McMichael, William Bryan Guilty of Murder in Arbery Case
The jury in Glynn County, Georgia, reached its decision after roughly 10 and a half hours of deliberation.
Ahmaud Arbery Trial Live Updates: Celebrities React To Guilty Verdict
The jury found all three defendants guilty of felony murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Jury in Arbery Case to Decide Reasonableness of Self-Defense Argument
"'Reasonableness' seems like a simple word, but it plays the most significant role in determining this case," former federal prosecutor Michael McAuliffe said.
103-Year-Old Describes Experience Picking Cotton in American South in Video
Madie Scott worked as a sharecropper first in her home state of Georgia and then in Florida, where she believed she could make more money.
Conviction of Lesser Charges in Arbery Case Could Lead to Felony Murder
"If the lesser-included offenses are still felonies, then it could support a felony murder conviction," defense attorney Richard Lawson told Newsweek.
Georgia Regents Cite Lessons From History; Decide Not to Rename Buildings
"History can teach us important lessons, lessons that if understood and applied make Georgia and its people stronger," the regents said in a statement.
Georgia's New Voter Map Gives GOP Projected Advantage in Future Races
Georgia's state lawmakers approved a redistricting plan that will give Republicans an advantage in nine out of 14 districts.