July 3, 2023 Georgia universities spent millions on DEI efforts prior to state budget cuts: Report A report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution detailed how Georgia universities have spent millions DEI initiatives prior to state budget cuts.
July 3, 2023 Young Thug label rapper FN DaDealer faces murder charge following Atlanta shooting Jakobe Moody, known as the rapper FN DaDealer, faces a murder charge linked to the fatal June 5 shooting of Tremaine Glasper in Atlanta, Georgia.
July 3, 2023 US maternal deaths more than doubled over the past 2 decades with some groups being affected more than others United States maternal deaths have more than doubled over the past two decades. Certain groups died at higher rates than others, with Black mothers dying at the nation's highest rate.
July 3, 2023 Atlanta police motorcycles destroyed by intentional fire started by ‘incendiary devices’ Several motorcycles belonging to Georgia’s Atlanta Police Department were damaged in an intentional fire caused by incendiary devices. The incident has not yet been classified as arson.
July 3, 2023 Georgia mother charged after body of 7-year-old daughter found decaying in closet A Georgia mother was arrested after police discovered the body of her 7-year-old daughter decaying in the closet of a vacant apartment in DeKalb County.
July 2, 2023 New laws: Here are some of the most impactful bills that took effect across the US on July 1 From limits on abortion and transgender services to sealing criminal records in California, several major pieces of legislation went into effect on July 1.
July 1, 2023 Georgia parents of transgender children challenge state's ban on sex reassignment surgery for minors Parents of four transgender children filed a lawsuit against a Georgia law banning most sex reassignment surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for minors.
July 1, 2023 Georgia detention officer charged after 'emergency inmate grievance' reveals alleged assaults A detention officer at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly using excessive force against three inmates and not reporting it accurately.
June 30, 2023 Georgia launches Medicaid expansion with employment restriction, critics argue plan is needlessly restrictive Georgia has announced the state is offering a new Medicaid expansion for people who work or are in school. The program will be closely monitored by Republicans in Congress.
June 29, 2023 Rapper Quando Rondo arrested in Georgia on drug, gang charges released on bond Rapper Quando Rondo, whose given name is Tyquian Terrel Bowman, has bonded out of jail. Rondo was indicted on drug and gang charges in Georgia.