With Trump case on the line, a defiant Willis takes the stand

Tamar Hallerman has been covering Fani Willis since she began investigating Donald Trump and interference in Georgia’s 2020 election. Hallerman gives her take on the district attorney’s extraordinary appearance on the stand here.

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How a North Carolina senator just made Jon Ossoff’s race easier

Sen. Thom Tillis' retirement tells us a lot about the current dynamics in Washington — and a little about how U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s race in Georgia just got a bit easier.

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Georgia Republicans back Trump tax bill despite deep cuts to programs

Democrats hope to turn next year’s election into a referendum on the high-stakes package, which slashes Medicaid and other programs to extend tax cuts.

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Collapse of GOP-linked Georgia lender sparks state and federal scrutiny

Newnan-based First Liberty Building & Loan was founded in 1993 by Brant Frost IV, who along with his son and daughter are fixtures in Georgia’s conservative grassroots scene

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How a North Carolina senator just made Jon Ossoff’s race easier

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Georgia Republicans back Trump tax bill despite deep cuts to programs

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Collapse of GOP-linked Georgia lender sparks state and federal scrutiny

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Senate GOP passes budget bill Democrats describe as ‘a catastrophe’

Republicans in the U.S. Senate have passed the “big, beautiful bill” championed by President Donald Trump, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.

State Farm Arena top 5 globally in box office — behind only Sphere, MSG in U.S.

State Farm Arena brought in about $76.2 million across 60 events.

At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch

At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.