Prosecutors stand by former militant's conviction but blast judge's prior conduct as prosecutor
Read full article: Prosecutors stand by former militant's conviction but blast judge's prior conduct as prosecutorGeorgia prosecutors defending the 2000 murder conviction of a onetime Black Panther leader known as H.
NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton County
Read full article: NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton CountyThe NAACP and allied groups are asking a judge to limit how the federal government uses voter data seized in an FBI raid near Atlanta.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
Read full article: Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led statesA federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trumpโs administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now.
Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states
Read full article: Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led statesPresident Donald Trumpโs administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states.
FBI search of Georgia election offices relied on years-old claims of fraud, affidavit shows
Read full article: FBI search of Georgia election offices relied on years-old claims of fraud, affidavit showsThe FBI relied on years-old claims of fraud, many of them thoroughly investigated, to obtain a search warrant to seize ballots from election offices in Fulton County, Georgia.
Falcons face new questions about Pearce's future with the team as pass-rush leader faces charges
Read full article: Falcons face new questions about Pearce's future with the team as pass-rush leader faces chargesFollowing the arrest of James Pearce Jr. on Saturday night, the Atlanta Falcons face troubling questions about the standout rookieโs immediate and long-term future with the team.
Falcons rookie Pearce arrested after what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player
Read full article: Falcons rookie Pearce arrested after what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA playerAtlanta Falcons rookie star James Pearce Jr. was arrested near Miami on Saturday night after fleeing officers and then crashing his car following what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
Lakers acquire 3-point shooter Luke Kennard from busy Hawks for point guard Gabe Vincent
Read full article: Lakers acquire 3-point shooter Luke Kennard from busy Hawks for point guard Gabe VincentThe Atlanta Hawks have acquired point guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick from the Los Angeles Lakers for shooting guard Luke Kennard.
MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain
Read full article: MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertainMajor League Baseball will produce and distribute local broadcasts for six teams this season.
Sharper is the latest Georgia Democrat accused of lying to collect pandemic unemployment
Read full article: Sharper is the latest Georgia Democrat accused of lying to collect pandemic unemploymentFederal prosecutors have charged Georgia state Rep. Dexter Sharper with making false statements to collect $13,825 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Falcons add final piece to new leadership team by hiring Ian Cunningham as general manager
Read full article: Falcons add final piece to new leadership team by hiring Ian Cunningham as general managerThe Atlanta Falcons have added the final piece to their new leadership team by hiring Ian Cunningham as general manager.
Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections
Read full article: Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 electionsThe search warrant FBI served at Fulton County elections office near Atlanta on Wednesday seeks records tied to the 2020 election, a county spokesperson said.
More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm
Read full article: More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter stormForecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county.
The new โBe The Peopleโ campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problems
Read full article: The new โBe The Peopleโ campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problemsA privately funded initiative called โBe The Peopleโ will try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems as part of a vision for the next 250 years of the United States.
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hold off Atlanta 112-110 to snap a three-game skid
Read full article: Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hold off Atlanta 112-110 to snap a three-game skidGiannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak, holding off the Atlanta Hawks 112-110 after squandering a 23-point lead in the second half.
Why Bernice King sees MLK Day as a 'saving grace' in today's political climate
Read full article: Why Bernice King sees MLK Day as a 'saving grace' in today's political climateMartin Luther King Jr.'s daughter says the holiday honoring her father's legacy is a โsaving graceโ amid political division.
Detroit Lions look to Jared Goffโs connection with former Falcons OC Zac Robinson ahead of interview
Read full article: Detroit Lions look to Jared Goffโs connection with former Falcons OC Zac Robinson ahead of interviewThe Detroit Lions are looking to a familiar face to fill their next offensive coordinator position as theyโre interviewing former Atlanta Falcons coordinator Zac Robinson.
Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft
Read full article: Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draftOregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft.
The Hoosiers' dominant CFP run could put them in the mix for best of all time... pending a title
Read full article: The Hoosiers' dominant CFP run could put them in the mix for best of all time... pending a titleUndefeated Indiana did more than just justify its place as the top seed in the College Football Playoff with its lopsided 56-22 rout of Oregon in the Peach Bowl semifinal.
Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic
Read full article: Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemicU.S. flu infections are still surging, and health officials say it's a severe season that's likely to get worse.
'Ant-Man' Edwards leaves bench late in loss for 2nd early exit from a Timberwolves game in 1 week
Read full article: 'Ant-Man' Edwards leaves bench late in loss for 2nd early exit from a Timberwolves game in 1 weekFor the second time in one week, Anthony Edwards didnโt stick around for the end of the Minnesota Timberwolvesโ game.
Bijan Robinson has longest rush TD in Falcons history, has team's most scrimmage yards in a season
Read full article: Bijan Robinson has longest rush TD in Falcons history, has team's most scrimmage yards in a seasonBijan Robinson had the longest rushing score in Falcons history Monday night, one of two ways he entered their record book in a win against the Rams.
Kentucky rallies in second half to beat St. John's 78-66 in first meeting against Pitino since 2016
Read full article: Kentucky rallies in second half to beat St. John's 78-66 in first meeting against Pitino since 2016Otega Oweh scored 20 points and Kentucky stifled No. 22 St. Johnโs in the second half, beating former coach Rick Pitino 78-66 in Atlanta.
FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays
Read full article: FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delaysThe Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
Fani Willis to face Georgia Senate questions about Trump prosecution, despite legal disputes
Read full article: Fani Willis to face Georgia Senate questions about Trump prosecution, despite legal disputesFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is set to testify on Dec. 17 before a special Georgia Senate committee.
When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'
Read full article: When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing.
No. 4 Georgia holds off No. 23 Georgia Tech 16-9 for 8th straight win in series
Read full article: No. 4 Georgia holds off No. 23 Georgia Tech 16-9 for 8th straight win in seriesNate Frazier ran for 108 yards, Gunner Stocktonโs scoring pass to Zachariah Branch was the only touchdown of the game and No. 4 Georgia retained its hold on its state rivalry with another close win by holding off No. 23 Georgia Tech 16-9.
Pitt holds off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 to stay alive in ACC race
Read full article: Pitt holds off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 to stay alive in ACC raceJaโKyrian Turner ran for 201 yards and a touchdown, Braylan Lovelace had a 100-yard interception return and Pittsburgh held off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 on Saturday night to keep its Atlantic Coast Conference championship holes alive.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning. Here's what to know about her five years in Congress
Read full article: Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning. Here's what to know about her five years in CongressRepublican Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has announced she will resign from Congress on January 5, 2026.
Adolis Garcรญa among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
Read full article: Adolis Garcรญa among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contractsTexas outfielder Adolis Garcรญa, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they werenโt offered 2026 contracts.
Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million, 1-year deal
Read full article: Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million, 1-year dealThe Atlanta Braves have addressed one of their offseason priorities by re-signing closer Raisel Iglesias to a $16 million, one-year contract.
South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain imports
Read full article: South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain importsA South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported components for solar panels.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
Read full article: US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown orderAnxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.
Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo will not get the permanent job, AP source says
Read full article: Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo will not get the permanent job, AP source saysWashington Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo will not get the job on a permanent basis, and members of his coaching staff are being let go, too, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Atlanta on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Atlanta on Election DayAtlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is running for reelection against three lesser-known candidates, arguing that the city has seen major improvements during his first term in office.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. and top WR Drake London to miss game against Dolphins due to injuries
Read full article: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. and top WR Drake London to miss game against Dolphins due to injuriesAtlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is inactive against the Miami Dolphins after being listed as questionable with a bone bruise on his left knee.
Federal prosecutors charge man accused of threatening to shoot up Atlanta airport
Read full article: Federal prosecutors charge man accused of threatening to shoot up Atlanta airportFederal prosecutors have charged a Georgia man arrested this week at Atlanta's airport after his family told police he planned a shooting.
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say
Read full article: Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police sayPolice have arrested a man accused of threatening to open fire at the worldโs busiest airport in Atlanta.
Government shutdown means many CDC experts are skipping a pivotal meeting on infectious disease
Read full article: Government shutdown means many CDC experts are skipping a pivotal meeting on infectious diseaseAn annual conference about infectious diseases is seeing a dramatic attendance decline, in part because Centers for Disease Control and Prevention experts canโt participate.
The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way
Read full article: The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their wayTrade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area.
Earnings brief: Delta sees momentum through year end driven by premium customers
Read full article: Earnings brief: Delta sees momentum through year end driven by premium customersDelta Air Lines on Thursday reported strong profit and revenue growth for the busy summer travel season and expects that momentum to carry through the end of the year.
Judge sets Nov. 14 deadline for new prosecutor in Georgia election case against Trump
Read full article: Judge sets Nov. 14 deadline for new prosecutor in Georgia election case against TrumpA judge has given more time to find a new prosecutor for the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in Atlanta
Read full article: Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in AtlantaThe U.S. Marshals say the only escaped inmate who remained on the run after breaking out of a New Orleans jail in May has been captured.
Judge sets 14-day deadline for appointment of new prosecutor in Georgia election case against Trump
Read full article: Judge sets 14-day deadline for appointment of new prosecutor in Georgia election case against TrumpA judge has announced that the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others will be dismissed in 14 days if a new prosecutor isn't appointed.
Republican-led Georgia state Senate committee plans to question Fani Willis next month
Read full article: Republican-led Georgia state Senate committee plans to question Fani Willis next monthA Georgia special state Senate committee plans to question Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis next month.
Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next season
Read full article: Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next seasonBrian Snitker, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization, will not return to the dugout next season.
Boston has go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left as Fever beat Dream 87-85 to reach WNBA semifinals
Read full article: Boston has go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left as Fever beat Dream 87-85 to reach WNBA semifinalsAliyah Boston made the go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left, Lexie Hull stole the ensuing inbounds play and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 87-85 to advance to the WNBA semifinals.
Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston help Fever stay alive in playoffs with 77-60 Game 2 rout over Dream
Read full article: Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston help Fever stay alive in playoffs with 77-60 Game 2 rout over DreamKelsey Mitchell scored 19 points and Aliyah Boston added 15 points to lead the Indiana Fever past third-seeded Atlanta Dream 77-60 for its first home playoff win in nearly a decade.
Suspect arrested in Atlanta auto break-in and theft of Beyoncรฉ's unreleased music, police say
Read full article: Suspect arrested in Atlanta auto break-in and theft of Beyoncรฉ's unreleased music, police sayPolice have arrested a suspect in a July auto break-in that two people touring with Beyoncรฉโฒ said resulted in the theft of the singer's unreleased music.
It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant
Read full article: It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plantRivian Automotive is starting to build a long-delayed electric vehicle plant in Georgia, despite tough challenges in the U.S. market.
Researchers solve decades-old color mystery in iconic Jackson Pollock painting
Read full article: Researchers solve decades-old color mystery in iconic Jackson Pollock paintingScientists have identified the origins of the blue color in one of Jackson Pollockโs paintings with a little help from chemistry.
Falcons trample J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings 22-6 behind Bijan Robinson's running, dominant defense
Read full article: Falcons trample J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings 22-6 behind Bijan Robinson's running, dominant defenseBijan Robinson ran for 143 yards, Parker Romo made five field goals without a miss in his Falcons debut and Atlanta beat the Minnesota Vikings 22-6.
Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders, cancel classes after receiving threats
Read full article: Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders, cancel classes after receiving threatsAt least six historically Black colleges and universities received threats or โpotentialโ threats Thursday, prompting lockdowns and class cancellations.
South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head home
Read full article: South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head homeA plane carrying more than 300 workers from South Korea who were detained during an immigration raid on a battery factory in Georgia last week has left Atlanta bound for South Korea.
South Korea says a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta at Thursday noon
Read full article: South Korea says a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta at Thursday noonSouth Korea says a charter plane that is planned to carry South Korean workers who were detained in an immigration raid in Georgia will depart Thursday at noon to return home.
Georgia judge to toss landmark racketeering charges against 'Cop City' protesters
Read full article: Georgia judge to toss landmark racketeering charges against 'Cop City' protestersA Georgia judge says he's going to dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 defendants accused of trying to stop the construction of a police and firefighter training facility known as โCop City."
Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of state
Read full article: Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of stateGabriel Sterling, known for defending Georgia's 2020 election results, is running for the state's secretary of state.
R&B singer Angie Stone's children sue truck company for her death in highway crash
Read full article: R&B singer Angie Stone's children sue truck company for her death in highway crashTwo children of R&B singer Angie Stone have filed a lawsuit against a trucking company, a truck manufacturer, and others.
Rory McIlroy plans to follow Novak Djokovicโs lead in dealing with Ryder Cup hostility
Read full article: Rory McIlroy plans to follow Novak Djokovicโs lead in dealing with Ryder Cup hostilityRory McIlroy watched Novak Djokovic handle boisterous spectators during a win at the U.S. Open and is ready to follow the tennis starโs lead at the Ryder Cup held in the United States this month.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution to stop printing as it transitions to all-digital news
Read full article: Atlanta Journal-Constitution to stop printing as it transitions to all-digital newsThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution will stop printing at year's end, making Atlanta the largest U.S. metro area without a printed major newspaper.
CDC dramatically scales back program that tracks food poisoning infections
Read full article: CDC dramatically scales back program that tracks food poisoning infectionsFederal health officials have scaled back FoodNet, a program that tracked food poisoning infections in the U.S. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network has cut required monitoring to just two pathogens that cause infections, down from eight.
New York Liberty aim for top four playoff seed as stars return from injuries
Read full article: New York Liberty aim for top four playoff seed as stars return from injuriesThe New York Liberty are finally getting healthy and hope to make a run at getting at least a top four seed and homecourt advantage for the first round of the playoffs.
Poised rookie Nolan McLean takes up mantle for struggling Mets rotation in win over Braves
Read full article: Poised rookie Nolan McLean takes up mantle for struggling Mets rotation in win over BravesThe scuffling New York Mets have been in desperate need of a starter other than David Peterson to pitch deep into games.
HHS moves to strip thousands of federal health workers of union rights
Read full article: HHS moves to strip thousands of federal health workers of union rightsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to strip thousands of federal health agency employees of their collective bargaining rights.
Keegan Bradley says being Ryder Cup playing captain 'biggest decision' of his life
Read full article: Keegan Bradley says being Ryder Cup playing captain 'biggest decision' of his lifeKeegan Bradley says deciding whether to be the first Ryder Cup playing captain since 1963 will be the biggest decision of his life.
Georgia man may have tried to enter CDC campus two days before he attacked agency
Read full article: Georgia man may have tried to enter CDC campus two days before he attacked agencyAn internal CDC email reveals that the Georgia man who shot at CDC buildings on Aug. 8 likely tried to enter the campus two days earlier.
Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell gives update on Morice Norris 3 days after safety left game in ambulance
Read full article: Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell gives update on Morice Norris 3 days after safety left game in ambulanceDetroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell gave an update on Safety Morice Norris three days after he left the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons in an ambulance.
Pawol breaks gender barrier, earns good reviews for her work behind the plate on historic weekend
Read full article: Pawol breaks gender barrier, earns good reviews for her work behind the plate on historic weekendJen Pawol breezed through Sundayโs Marlins-Braves game as if breaking a gender barrier was just another day on the job.
CDC union condemns vaccine misinformation after shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression
Read full article: CDC union condemns vaccine misinformation after shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depressionA Georgia man who blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him suicidal has been identified as the person who fired shots at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters.
Detroit Lionsโ Morice Norris posts message after leaving preseason game in ambulance
Read full article: Detroit Lionsโ Morice Norris posts message after leaving preseason game in ambulanceAfter being taken off the field in an ambulance, Norris assured fans on Instagram that he was okay and expressed gratitude for the support he received.
Lions' Morice Norris shares good news after he was taken off field in ambulance
Read full article: Lions' Morice Norris shares good news after he was taken off field in ambulanceDetroit Lions safety Morice Norris says in a social media post heโs OK after being taken off the field in an ambulance late in a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.
CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police
Read full article: CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells policeA law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a Georgia man who opened fire Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal.
Detroit Lions confirm DB Morice Norris has movement in all extremities, remains hospitalized overnight
Read full article: Detroit Lions confirm DB Morice Norris has movement in all extremities, remains hospitalized overnightPer the Detroit Lions' official X account, defensive back Morice Norris has been listed in stable condition following his scary on-field injury in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta Falconsโ pre-season Week 2 matchup.
What Detroit Lions QB Kyle Allen said after teammate left preseason game in ambulance
Read full article: What Detroit Lions QB Kyle Allen said after teammate left preseason game in ambulanceDetroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen spoke briefly after his teammate, Morice Norris, left the preseason game against the Falcons in an ambulance.