Man seeks clemency to avoid what could be Georgia's first execution in more than 4 years
Lawyers for a Georgia man who's set to be executed this week say he should not be put to death because he is is intellectually disabled and feels remorse for killing his former girlfriend three decades ago.
Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgiaโs election interference case are seeking to appeal a judgeโs ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution.
What to know about judge's ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump's Georgia election case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can prosecute Donald Trump on charges that he interfered with Georgiaโs 2020 election now that a special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship has withdrawn from the case.
Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney
A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has withdrawn from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump.
Website warning of cyberattack in Georgiaโs largest county removed after it confused some voters
Officials in Georgia's most populous county have removed a banner from their website warning of an โunexpected IT outageโ after it created confusion on the final day of voting for the presidential primary.
Biden and Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have clinched their parties' presidential nominations with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want.
Lawyer behind effort to remove Fani Willis from Georgia Trump case testifies before state lawmakers
The lawyer who initiated the effort to remove Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has walked state lawmakers through her investigation into the Fulton County district attorneyโs romantic relationship with a special prosecutor and why she believes it creates a conflict of interest.
Judge indicates he will rule within next 2 weeks on bid to remove Fani Willis from Trump case
The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has indicated that he will rule within the next two weeks on whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case over a romantic relationship with a top prosecutor.
Texts show prosecutor's ex-law partner gave info for effort to remove Fani Willis from election case
Text messages obtained by The Associated Press show that a former law partner of a special prosecutor in the Georgia election case against Donald Trump was sharing information with an attorney for one of Trumpโs co-defendants.
Republicans say Georgia student's killing shows Biden's migration policies have failed
Students at two Georgia colleges are grappling with the killing of a nursing student killed in a violent act that Republicans including former President Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp blamed on the immigration policies of President Joe Biden.
Alabama IVF ruling puts spotlight on state plans for tax breaks and child support for fetuses
A recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are legally protected children is highlighting how support for the idea that a fetus should have the same rights as a person underpins far less dramatic laws and proposals from abortion foes across the U.S. Lawmakers in at least six states have proposals to allow women to seek child support back to conception.
Attorneys for Georgia slave descendants urge judge not to throw out their lawsuit over island zoning
A lawsuit by Black descendants of slaves that challenges zoning changes affecting their island homes is before a Georgia judge, who must decide whether to allow lawyers to amend the civil complaint to avoid having it dismissed.
Judge to consider whether to remove District Attorney Fani Willis from Georgia election case
A Georgia judge has scheduled a hearing on a motion to bar Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from continuing to pursue her election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others.
Warm Sunday before the Storms Arrive
Good morning and happy Super Bowl Sunday yโall ๐A mild start with temperatures in the upper 50s to 60s region wide with a slight breeze.Later today we will warm up into the upper 70s to 80s region wide under partly cloudy skies. Theres a slight chance of showers mostly in our southern counties this afternoon.Monday: Severe weather is possible Monday afternoon as widespread showers and thunderstorms move into the area after lunch time with highs in the upper 70s to 80s.Main threats will be damaging winds and hail region wide and isolated tornadoes mostly in SE GA. Rest of the week: Once the line of storms pushed through temperatures will drop back into the mid 60s, normal for this time of year with overnight lows in the 40s and 50s under mostly sunny skies. The next chance of rain is possible Saturday.
Beautiful Weekend
This morning isolated patchy dense fog with low visibilities is ongoing across SE GA along I-95 and along I-10. Temperatures region wide are in the low to mid 50s under partly cloudy skies.The rest of today will be pleasant with afternoon highs in the upper 70s, with winds from the south between 5-10 MPH and gusts as high as 16 MPH.Sunday: Overnight lows will be dipping down into the upper 50s with breezy conditions continuing throughout the day with gusts as high as 20 MPH from the south. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 70s to 80s region wide. Showers increase heading into Sunday afternoon and into Monday morning.Monday: Severe storm chances are possible where gusty winds and an isolated tornado threat is possible in the afternoon.Rest of the week: Dry conditions return with temperatures right around normal for this time of year in the mid to upper 60s under sunny skies.
Proposed mine outside Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp nears approval despite environment damage concerns
A company's plan to mine near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp is nearing approval by Georgia regulators, despite conservationists' concerns that it could irreparably damage the swamp and its vast wildlife refuge.
Hand over heart, Biden joins grieving families of US troops killed in Jordan as remains arrive home
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of the three American service members killed in a drone attack in Jordan last weekend.
Georgia district attorney prosecuting Trump has been subpoenaed over claims of improper relationship
A defense attorney who has alleged that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has had an inappropriate romantic relationship with a special prosecutor hired for the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump has called the two to testify at a hearing next month.
โIโm still in disbeliefโ: Parents grieving loss of daughter killed in Jordan drone strike receive call from Pres. Biden
The parents of Spc. Kennedy Sanders shared precious memories of her with News4JAX and President Joe Biden called to offer his condolences after she was one of three United States soldiers killed in a drone strike in Jordan.
Biden says he's decided on response to killing of 3 US troops, plans to attend dignified transfer
President Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to the killing of three American service members in Jordan, noting that he does not want to expand war in the Middle East but demurring on the specifics of how the U.S. will proceed.