State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver asks that misdemeanor charges be dismissed

Long-time Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, is asking university President Gregory L. Fenves to act quickly in requesting that misdemeanor charges against protesters who did not engage in “undisputed physical attacks” be dismissed.

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Charges dropped against ex-Atlanta officer in fatal shooting of Jimmy Atchison

A federal judge said a former Atlanta officer's actions were 'necessary and proper'in the 2019 fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man.

Former DC police officer sentenced to 18 months for lying about leaking info to Proud Boys leader

After tear gas and street fires, a Los Angeles community cleans up as National Guard troops arrive

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A.M. ATL: A deportation hub in South Georgia

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The drama in the lieutenant governor race will come from the Senate floor

Five of the expected candidates for Georgia's next lieutenant governor are state senators, setting up what is expected to be a lively session. Only one is a Democrat, so far.

More storms hitting metro Atlanta through afternoon, evening

Scattered storms are expected in parts of Georgia throughout the afternoon. A stronger, more organized storm will arrive by nightfall as a cold front moves in.

YSL case has finally ended, and ‘absolutely everybody lost,’ experts say

Atlanta's yearslong YSL racketeering trial finally comes to an end with no murder convictions.