1. Son locked away for 2 years wants parents to stay in prison. Nearly five years after his mother and stepfather were sentenced to 15 years in prison as part of a plea deal, the two could be up for parole, according to the Paulding County District Attorney. In his first public interview since his ordeal, Mitch said Thursday he doesn't want that to happen. [Read more]
2. Conservatives reject revised GOP replacement for Obamacare. Freedom Caucus leader Mark Meadows said late Thursday afternoon that Republicans would "get to the finish line" on the GOP's Obamacare replacement bill, following a meeting with his fellow caucus members. But it wasn't immediately clear when -- or if -- the House may vote on the plan. [Read more]
3. Lawmaker aims to revive Confederate Memorial Day in Georgia. The Georgia NAACP urged Georgia lawmakers to reject a measure that would formally declare April 26 as Confederate Memorial Day, calling it a "pathetically divisive resolution." Georgia leaders quietly erased the holiday from state calendars two years ago. [Read more]
4. GHSA investigates eligibility of Grayson football star. The Georgia High School Association is investigating the eligibility of a star football player on Grayson's state-championship football team. [Read more]
5. Trafficking charges dropped for man accused of keeping women at home. Kenndric Roberts, 33, was arrested March 8 after one of the women called 911, telling police, "I'm in a very bad situation, and I need to get help," officers said. [Read more]
