Bill that could penalize protesters for blocking streets passed by Georgia House
The bill makes blocking Georgia highway or street and not following police orders to move punishable by fines of up to $5,000 and a year in jail.
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The bill makes blocking Georgia highway or street and not following police orders to move punishable by fines of up to $5,000 and a year in jail.
Organizers say the demonstration is part of a national movement calling for accountability and protections for constitutional rights.
The Gwinnett County students said the walkout was driven by concerns about immigration enforcement and the impact it is having on families and classmates.
The daughter of Iran's top national security official is no longer employed by Emory University following public protests and calls for her removal by Congressman Buddy Carter.
Students across metro Atlanta are set to join a nationwide walkout in solidarity with protests against the ongoing immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Demonstrators filled a Marietta intersection calling for justice and federal reform, as organizers acknowledged an online threat made before the event.
A Georgia judge has tossed racketeering charges against dozens of defendants accused of a yearslong conspiracy to halt the construction of a police and firefighter training facility.
Metro Atlanta police say they are ready for crowds expected to take the streets at "No Kings" rallies across the area on Saturday.
Trustees at Truett McConnell University in Georgia won't reinstate President Emir Caner.
The Atlanta institution secured another five-year accreditation after a rigorous review, highlighting its commitment to animal well-being, conservation, and education.
A special election for Georgia State Senate District 7 will be held May 19, 2026, in Gwinnett County to fill the seat vacated by Nabilah Parkes.
Officials warn the calls are fraudulent and urge anyone targeted to hang up and report the incident.
Sen. Raphael Warnock is calling on Congress to end the stalemate and pay TSA agents working without pay, as the prolonged shutdown raises concerns about airport delays and staffing nationwide.
While airport officials say lines are improving, many have already changed plans for convenience, cost, and flexibility.