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August 7, 2020 at 5:30 am

Georgia DA who charged officers faces tough primary runoff

ATLANTA (AP) — Against the backdrop of protests over racial injustice and police brutality and with allegations of misconduct emboldening challengers, the top prosecutor in...

August 6, 2020 at 1:39 pm

Ex-officer’s lawyers say trip didn’t break bond conditions

ATLANTA (AP) — The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks should not have his bond revoked for traveling to Florida because he...

August 6, 2020 at 10:44 am

Democrats sue Georgia election officials over lines at polls

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats are asking a federal judge to order Georgia election officials to take steps to prevent long lines at the polls on...

August 5, 2020 at 6:35 am

Former officer who shot Rayshard Brooks sues over firing

ATLANTA (AP) — The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is suing the mayor and interim police chief, saying his firing violated...

July 28, 2020 at 6:48 am

Georgia gov, Atlanta to continue mediation on mask order

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s governor has withdrawn a request for an emergency order to block the state’s largest city from ordering people to wear masks...

July 27, 2020 at 8:35 pm

Georgia governor backs out of hearing on Atlanta mask order

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's governor said he's withdrawing a request for an emergency hearing in a lawsuit that aims to block the state's largest city...

July 23, 2020 at 2:15 pm

Judge orders mediation in Georgia mask mandate dispute

ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing a dispute between Georgia's governor and the state's capital over restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic has ordered the...

July 21, 2020 at 7:27 am

2 judges in lawsuit over Atlanta mask rule recuse themselves

ATLANTA (AP) — After one judge recused herself at the state's request from hearing a lawsuit filed by Georgia's governor over measures taken by Atlanta...

July 20, 2020 at 10:40 am

Judge to hear arguments in Atlanta mask mandate lawsuit

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge plans to hear arguments on an emergency request by Georgia's governor to stop Atlanta from enforcing a mandate to wear...

Children take in the burned out Atlanta Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks, a 27-year-old black man, was shot and killed by Atlanta police during a struggle in the drive-thru line, June 15, 2020. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constition/TNS) 1706166 1706166

July 7, 2020 at 9:02 am

Atlanta Mayor: No need for troops, despite governor’s order VIEW

ATLANTA (AP) — The mayor of Atlanta said Tuesday that she doesn’t agree with the Georgia governor’s order to mobilize the National Guard in her...