Georgia

News from the state of Georgia

Citing security, GOP lawmakers zero in on ballot drop boxes

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ATLANTA — Atlanta-area voters looking to return their ballots using a drop box in next year’s gubernatorial election will have to do some searching. ...

Faith leaders across US join in decrying voting restrictions

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In Georgia, faith leaders are asking corporate executives to condemn laws restricting voting access — or face a boycott. In Arizona and Texas, clergy...

Floor collapses during huge party near University of Georgia

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ATHENS, Ga. — At least 25 people were hurt when a floor collapsed during a massive party at a two-story house near the University...

As America embraces voting early, GOP moves to restrict it

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Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to...

Delta posts $1.2 billion loss says it’s flying into recovery

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Delta Air Lines lost $1.2 billion in the first quarter but executives said Thursday that the airline could be profitable by late summer if...

Former Nebraska football player acquitted of sex assault

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LINCOLN, Neb. — A jury has acquitted former Nebraska football player Katerian LeGrone of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old fellow student in 2019. ...

Many say now is the time to fight racial bias in foster care

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Cheri Williams looks back with regret at the start of her career as a child welfare caseworker in 1998. Systemic racism is a major...

Video shows man firing on deputies after high-speed chase

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VILLA RICA, Ga. — Dashcam video released Wednesday shows a man opening fire on Georgia sheriff's deputies and the deputies returning fire following a...

Stone Mountain Park denies permit for Confederate event

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STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — The Stone Mountain Memorial Association has denied a gathering permit from the Sons of Confederate Veterans, who were looking to...

Four Black medical schools get $6M to widen vaccine outreach

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ATLANTA — Four historically Black medical schools are getting $6 million to expand coronavirus vaccination efforts in minority communities. ...