Judge tosses Cobb "Stop Cop City" case, citing due process violation
A Cobb County judge dismissed charges against three activists tied to a 2022 protest, finding prosecutors intentionally delayed the case to gain a tactical advantage.
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A Cobb County judge dismissed charges against three activists tied to a 2022 protest, finding prosecutors intentionally delayed the case to gain a tactical advantage.
Federal prosecutors allege two individuals used fire and explosives to damage property and intimidate employees of a contractor working on Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center project.
A new Cobb County indictment tied to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center - dubbed "Cop City" by critics - underscores the intensifying legal battle over protest, policing, and power in Georgia.
Last year, a judge dropped most of the state's case against dozens of "Cop City" protesters, but Attorney General Chris Carr is appealing that decision.
A recent analysis of credit reports found 12% of Georgia borrowers with active auto loans have at least one monthly payment of $1,000 or more. That's the fourth-highest rate in the nation.
Georgia's Chatooga County School District made the switch to a four-day school week nearly a decade ago, and officials say the model is extremely popular among students and staff.
The city says that an independent investigator is looking into allegations of misuse of city-issued purchasing cards, mishandling of funds, and sexual misconduct by Mayor Jayden Williams.
Renowned historian James C. Cobb told CBS News Atlanta why he joined 500+ scholars urging Congress to rethink winner-take-all elections after SCOTUS's Callais ruling.
The Monroe mom is facing multiple charges, including child cruelty, while her 4-year-old girl remains in serious condition.