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Court rules against Raffensperger’s request to utilize political action committee funds
ATLANTA — A Georgia judge has denied a request by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to use funds from his political action committee (PAC), dealing a setback to the state official as he continues to navigate political and legal challenges. The ruling came after Raffensperger sought court approval to access PAC funds for expenses tied…
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Thousands in Midtown Atlanta lose power amid widespread outage
ATLANTA — Thousands of customers in Midtown Atlanta were left in the dark Thursday night after a utility pole snapped, causing a widespread power outage. This marks the second significant outage in the area this week, leaving residents and businesses scrambling for backup power. According to Georgia Power, more than 2,000 customers lost electricity at…
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Family of four flees DeKalb house fire unharmed
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Four residents narrowly escaped harm after a house fire broke out in DeKalb County early Thursday morning. According to authorities, the occupants were awakened by the smell of smoke around midnight and were able to exit the home safely. Firefighters were dispatched to a residence on Mainstreet Valley Drive shortly after…
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Metro Atlanta students plan more anti-ICE walkouts despite administrator cautions
ATLANTA — Students at dozens of schools across metro Atlanta plan to walk out of class Friday in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, despite warnings from school officials. The demonstrations coincide with a nationwide “National Shutdown” called in response to last week’s fatal shooting of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti by federal agents. Students…
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HamJam event heads to Atlanta to celebrate ‘Hamilton’ at Fox Theatre
ATLANTA — The revolutionary spirit of Hamilton is coming to Atlanta — not on stage, but in a full-day celebration designed for fans and newcomers alike. The new festival, HamJam, is set to take over the Gas South Convention Center on Feb. 28, promising an immersive experience that goes beyond the musical itself. Inspired by…
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Cold weather in Florida postpones NASA’s Artemis II wet dress rehearsal
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA has adjusted the schedule for a key prelaunch test ahead of the Artemis II mission. The space agency announced Friday that it is postponing the wet dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center due to unusually cold and windy conditions expected across Florida this weekend. The test, originally planned for Saturday,…
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Federal judge blocks death penalty option in Luigi Mangione case
NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York on Friday dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione, preventing prosecutors from pursuing the death penalty in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. During a court appearance, the judge removed the death-eligible counts from Mangione’s federal indictment. As a result, federal prosecutors…
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Georgia Rep. Dexter Sharper charged in pandemic-era unemployment fraud
What we know:Dexter L. Sharper, 54, of Valdosta, is accused of falsely claiming he was unemployed while collecting jobless benefits meant for workers displaced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prosecutors allege Sharper received $13,825 in unemployment assistance between April 2020 and May 2021, despite continuing to earn income from multiple sources. According to court documents, Sharper…
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Laken Riley murder case: Judge to consider motion for new trial
ATHENS–CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. — A judge is scheduled to hear arguments Friday on a motion for a new trial filed by Jose Antonio Ibarra, the Venezuelan national convicted in the killing of nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra was found guilty in November 2024 on murder and related charges stemming from the February 2024 death of…
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A significant winter storm system is moving into Georgia over the weekend, bringing the potential for snow and extremely cold temperatures. This is following a separate winter event earlier in the month.
ATLANTA — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the heart of metro Atlanta, effective early Saturday morning through Sunday. Snow totals in the hardest-hit areas (shown in pink) could exceed 5 inches. Forecasters expect 3 to 5 inches in the Gainesville and Athens areas, 1 to 3 inches across Blue…