January 9, 2026 Georgia lawmaker accused of ripping off taxpayers with pandemic unemployment fraud announces retirement Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett was accused of unemployment fraud and charged with making false statements to collect $13,940 in COVID benefits while working.
January 8, 2026 After 2 straight losses, Democrat Stacey Abrams sits out 2026 race for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams announces she won't seek Georgia governorship in 2026, choosing instead to focus on fighting authoritarianism under Trump's presidency.
January 8, 2026 Trump seeks more than $6M from Fani Willis' office in wake of election interference case President Donald Trump's lawyers in Georgia filed a motion this week seeking more than $6 million from the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.
January 6, 2026 Georgia calls special election in March to fill MTG vacancy after Trump rupture and resignation Georgia sets March 10, 2026 special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's House seat after her resignation following public break with President Trump.
January 6, 2026 DOJ charges ex-Georgia Democrat lawmaker with allegedly fraudulently obtaining COVID unemployment benefits Former Georgia lawmaker Karen Bennett allegedly fraudulently claimed nearly $14,000 in COVID unemployment benefits while working from home during the pandemic.
January 5, 2026 State launches 'America First' license plate as others unveil patriotic America 250 designs The state of Georgia has launched an "America First" license plate for $90, alongside a commemorative America 250 design. Nine states, including Massachusetts, now offer such plates.
January 2, 2026 Georgia teen charged with murdering Uber driver in suburban carjacking, leaving him to die Teen charged as adult with murder after Uber driver found shot dead following alleged carjacking incident in suburban Atlanta area on New Year's Day.
December 30, 2025 Walking across America showed me why faith and free thought can still win As Pastor Corey Brooks continues his Walk Across America, his trip reveals growing courage among Americans using individual thought and how many plan to reject groupthink in 2026.
December 29, 2025 Illegal immigrant allegedly severs man's thumb with machete at Georgia Christmas holiday party Christmas party in Georgia turns violent as man allegedly attacks guest with machete, severing thumb. Victim hospitalized with serious injuries.
December 24, 2025 EXCLUSIVE: 17,500 illegal immigrants arrested under Laken Riley Act in Trump’s second term DHS arrests over 17,500 illegal immigrants in 2025 under new Laken Riley Act, targeting criminals for mandatory detention and deportation processing.