Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) must testify before a special grand jury in Georgia that is investigating possible criminal conduct related to the 2020 election, a federal judge ruled on Aug. 15. Graham’s lawyers had argued he was exempt from testifying because he’s a U.S. senator protected by the U.S. Constitution, including the speech or debate…
Army Identifies 2 Georgia-Based Soldiers Killed in Training Exercise
The U.S. Army has identified two Georgia-based soldiers who died in a weather-related incident on Tuesday while training on Yonah Mountain in Dahlonega, northern Atlanta. In a statement released by U.S. Army Fort Benning, officials said Staff Sgt. George Taber and 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon were killed after a fallen tree struck them when severe…
Stacey Abrams’ Economic Plan Will Cost State Taxpayers, Republicans Say
August 10, 2022
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Stacey Abrams’ economic plan, showcased in a speech she gave on Tuesday night, will—despite her claims—cost Georgia taxpayers money both in new taxes and in lost tax rebates, her opponent Brian Kemp’s camp responded on Wednesday. “Tonight was an hour of hot air and empty words from a desperate candidate who can’t get poll results…
2 Soldiers Killed, 3 Injured in ‘Weather-Related’ Incident While Training in Georgia
Two Georgia-based soldiers died and three others were injured in a weather-related incident on Tuesday while training on Yonah Mountain in the northern part of Atlanta, the U.S. Army confirmed Tuesday. A spokesperson for the Army told FOX5 Atlanta that the deceased soldiers were part of the training program at the Maneuver Center of Excellence….
Georgia Residents Can Claim ‘Unborn Child’ as Dependent on State Taxes
Georgia residents can now claim “any unborn child” with a detectable heartbeat as a dependent on their state income taxes, the state’s Department of Revenue announced Monday. Under Georgia House Bill 481, Georgia residents can claim a $3,000 tax credit if they were pregnant with an unborn child (or children) as early as six weeks…
Georgia Professor Arrested in Connection to 18-Year-Old Freshman’s Death
A former University of West Georgia professor was arrested on July 30 in relation to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old university freshman, according to authorities. The Carrollton Police Department said in a press release that 47-year-old Richard Sigman has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of…
Prosecutor Disqualified From Pursuing Criminal Case Against Trump Ally
An entire prosecutor’s office in Georgia has been disqualified from pursuing a case against an ally of former President Donald Trump because she helped raise funds for the ally’s political opponent. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s public support of Charles Bailey, who is facing state Sen. Burt Jones in the race for lieutenant governor,…
Judge Issues Rebuke to Georgia Prosecutor Investigating Trump
A judge overseeing the Fulton County grand jury probe into the 2020 election and former President Donald Trump criticized local District Attorney Fani Willis Thursday for partaking in a fundraiser against an individual she is investigating. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney issued a rebuke of Willis during a hearing because she took part in…
Historic Southern Resorts You May Not Have Heard About
By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service Fancy a romantic sojourn through the South? If you’re ready to sweeten your life with your sweetie with loads of Southern charm, scenery and history, then you’ll find myriad grand resorts dotted across the countryside from Tennessee and North Carolina and down to Alabama and Georgia and…
Georgia’s Abortion Ban Takes Effect After Appeals Court Overturns Injunction
Georgia’s abortion ban took effect on July 20, immediately after a federal appeals court overturned a lower court order. The three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit stayed the injunction that was issued in 2020, after issuing a ruling finding that the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade and a…
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