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Read judge’s decision in disqualification fight over Fulton DA Fani Willis

March 15, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must either step aside or cut ties with her special prosecutor before the election interference case against Donald Trump can move forward, a judge ruled Friday. Read the latest here.

Read McAfee’s ruling below and return to AJC.com throughout the day for the latest updates.

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Living in Louisville in rural Jefferson County, Jessica Lewis (back) regularly traveled nearly an hour each way for OB-GYN visits while she was pregnant with her now-11-month-old-son, Desmond. The 35-year-old tax preparer is among many in Georgia forced to make long drives for access to gynecological care. Others are not able to do so, part of why prenatal visit data has gotten worse in recent years. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Georgia women face geographic gaps in prenatal care

Fewer than half of Georgia's counties have a full-time OB-GYN, according to data analyzed by the AJC, and many women lack the time and money to make regular prenatal visits.

How much money has been recovered so far in the First Liberty collapse?

The team appointed by a judge to recoup money for jilted investors signaled in a court filing it is preparing for a lengthy battle to recover additional funds.

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Senate poll: Ossoff riding high in Georgia; MAGA firebrand leads GOP field

AJC poll on U.S. Senate race in Georgia shows likely Democratic voters give Jon Ossoff high marks; U.S. Rep. Mike Collins leads Republicans, over Gov. Brian Kemp's pick.

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How much money has been recovered so far in the First Liberty collapse?

Georgia women face geographic gaps in prenatal care

Georgia state senator pushes for arrest of House lawyer

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MARTA and Beltline rail two big transportation items on mayor’s agenda

While reaffirming his commitment to building light rail along the Beltline, Mayor Dickens says the first segment should go where transportation needs are greatest: SW Atlanta.

Georgia women face geographic gaps in prenatal care

Fewer than half of Georgia's counties have a full-time OB-GYN, according to data analyzed by the AJC, and many women lack the time and money to make regular prenatal visits.

Ex-Stonecrest mayor accused of lying about prison time to run for City Council

Jason Lary, who spent more than two years in prison after he admitted pocketing COVID relief money, allegedly claimed he was not a convicted felon in pre-election paperwork.