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Men in jail with white and black striped pants and their shirts off facing away from the camera
That lack of data about infections, hospitalizations and deaths in jails, experts say, could hamstring officials responsible for preventing the spread of diseases in America’s more than 3,000 local lockups.
White woman with brown hair in pink top pouring wine into a glass behind bar in a rustic looking building; Georgia wineries
Georgia wineries’ growth boosted by those seeking outdoor gatherings during the pandemic. Many in the industry would like to see it expand into south Georgia.
crowds of people with protest signs outside large stone building with gold dome and statue on top; abortion protest roe vs. wade reproductive rights
A federal appeals court has ruled that Georgia’s restrictive abortion law should be allowed to take effect, an outcome that’s been expected since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Black woman in judge's robe wearing mask standing in front of white wedding decorations and flowers reds from a red file folder
Fulton County couples looking to get married had the chance to do it for free at the Fulton County Probate Court on June 24.
U.S. Supreme Court building: Protesters gather outside the building with signs reading "no justice no peace" and "shame on the court"
The decision by the court's conservative majority is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states with clinics in at least two states already stopping abortions after Friday's decision.
Man in suit with short hair turned around facing camera
Georgia's Supreme Court overturned the murder and child cruelty convictions against Justin Ross Harris whose toddler died after he left him in a hot car for hours, saying the jury was improperly influenced.
Juneteenth celebration at Marietta Square; group of people dance and celebrate in front of a pavilion on a sunny day
Cobb County NAACP held the 19th annual Juneteenth celebration in Marietta, providing a weekend of cultural and educational opportunities for the community.
Georgia, Okefenokee swamp: Lily pads covering wet lands with cloud reflections on water and blue sky
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to block a controversial proposal to mine just outside the swamp after warnings from scientists of damage to the vast wildlife refuge.
Georgia, Kubota, Factory: red crane arm with wires in front of green leafy tree with clouds
A Japanese equipment maker plans to build a new $140 million factory in Gainesville, set to open in 2024.
Black person's hands with scabs from possible infection
Georgia now has its first possible case of monkeypox. A metro Atlanta man with a history of international travel has a confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, which is in the same genus as monkeypox. Here's what you need to know about the disease.
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