Georgia
Some Cities, States Exhaust Rental Assistance, Stop Taking Applications
States like New York and California are also coming close to running out of their rental assistance funding.
Toddler Accidentally Shoots Man Dead Inside His Home—Police
The Savannah Police Department has confirmed that Dustin Walters, 25, was shot dead by a child just under 2 years old.
24 Indicted in Georgia Case, 'Modern-Day Slavery' With Over 100 Migrants
Police broke up a criminal enterprise that made $200 million by abusing the H-2A visa program that brought migrant workers into the U.S.
Attorneys in Hate Crime Trial Tied to Ahmaud Arbery Want Jury Pool Expanded
Defense and prosecution attorneys both want to have the jury pool for the hate crime trial cover 43 counties for a better chance at an impartial jury.
Georgia Republican Candidate for Gov David Perdue Joins Voter Fraud Suit
The former senator has been vocal about believing the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump.
Police Report Reveals More Details Into Demaryius Thomas' Death
"It was apparent from rigor mortis that Demaryius was deceased," the Roswell Police incident report said.
12-Year-Old Faces Murder Charges After 11-Year-Old Killed in Shooting
The juvenile suspect is accused of multiple crimes in relation to the victim's death.
Trump-Appointed Judge Says Suits Against Georgia's Election Law Can Proceed
U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee allowed for eight lawsuits against Georgia's new election to move forward, but several are similar and he may consolidate them.
Tom Brady Mourns Late Teammate Demaryius Thomas in Emotional Twitter Post
Brady called Thomas, who was found dead in his Roswell, Georgia home on Thursday, "a source of light."
Dog Set on Fire in 'Sickening' Act of Animal Cruelty
Police say the tan-and-cream Labradoodle was found running down the street "engulfed in flames."
24 People Await Federal Trial in One of Largest Human Trafficking Cases
Three of the people facing charges were identified as fugitives more than two weeks after the indictment was released.
Trump Endorsement of David Purdue Boosts His Georgia Gubernatorial Chances
"This should be a huge additional wake-up call to national GOP leaders and candidates as to the political might of Trump," said Matt Towery of InsiderAdvantage.
Emmett Till's Case Closed, But DOJ Probing Up to 20 Civil Rights-Era Cases
"With the Justice Department's stamp on it, even a statement that the killings were wrongful would help even if there's no prosecutions," said John Hayes.
Stacey Abrams Says Money and Peer Pressure Can Hold Politicians Accountable
Abrams' comments came from upcoming interview from three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry's new podcast Fifteen Minutes from Home.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
The mandate would have required that federal contractors get vaccinated by January 18.
Brian Kemp-Backed Group Takes Aim at Perdue in Georgia Governor's Race
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Perdue in a statement Monday night that also criticized Kemp's stance on "election integrity."
McDonald's Worker Pulled Gun on Customer for Not Having a Mask, Woman Says
"People, they don't want to talk about anything. They just want to pull out a gun and shoot you I guess," said Crista Burton.
GA Port Expedites Expansion to Decrease Bottleneck, a Factor to Inflation
The new space for storing containers will be around 150 acres, Griffin Lynch said, with over a third of the land expected to be ready by January.
Biologists Concerned After Whale Gives Birth Entangled in Fishing Rope
An endangered North Atlantic right whale with a 20-foot fishing rope in its mouth was seen with a newborn calf off the coast of Georgia on Thursday.
Perdue Running for Ga. Governor to Make Sure Abrams 'Never' Holds Office
Perdue's entry into the race intensifies the Republican primary in a state that flipped blue in last year's elections.
David Perdue Entering Georgia Governor Race Splits Bookmakers
Betfred and BetOnline believe a Republican is likely to win next year's election, while Betway believes Stacey Abrams is still the favorite.
Atlanta Medical School to Gift Each Student $6.3K From COVID Relief
School leadership said the funds are to help students with "academic, financial, and mental health support costs such as childcare, food and healthcare needs."
Entangled Whale Mom and Her Calf Filmed Off the Coast of Georgia
The critically endangered whale, dubbed Snow Cone, is one of just 70 breeding females left on Earth.
David Perdue and Brian Kemp's Brutal Brawl Is Good News for Stacey Abrams
David Perdue lost his Georgia Senate seat in a runoff against Democrat Jon Ossoff in January.
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.