Voting Rights Act: Georgia and the South Have the states of the South, including Georgia, moved far enough from the bitter days of civil rights abuses to be trusted to make election laws without federal supervision? The U.S. Supreme Court issues a major ruling about the 1965 Voting Rights Act
Governing bodies throughout Georgia and the South no longer need federal approval to change voting procedures, the U.
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When Arlene Beckles ran for Norcross City Council last year, she knew she was in for a tough battle.
U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Atlanta, the last speaker living who addressed the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial 50 years ago, on the U.
Reactions to Supreme Court ruling that halts use of a key provision in landmark Voting Rights Act:“I am deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision today… Today’s decision invalidating one of its core provisions upsets decades of well-established practices that help make sure voting is fair, especially in places where voting discrimination has been historically prevalent.
Looking for something to do this weekend? If you are a beer lover, you might want to check out Hotoberfest 2013 at Historic Fourth Ward Park on North Avenue.
The hunt for a new leader of Atlanta Public Schools has picked up steam, with superintendent candidates being targeted from across the country to replace Erroll Davis, who will retire next year.
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