Thousands have been infected in Georgia's local lockups, dozens have been hospitalized and many have died with coronavirus infections. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Fresh Take Georgia have gone inside some of the state's jails to see how they were affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
At least 27 sheriff’s office employees across Georgia have died with COVID-19. Among them are an elected sheriff, senior officers, veteran jail employees, men and women. Some were U.S. military veterans. Many left behind families with children. Here are four of their stories.
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.
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.
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.
Fulton County couples looking to get married had the chance to do it for free at the Fulton County Probate Court on June 24.
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.
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.
Cobb County NAACP held the 19th annual Juneteenth celebration in Marietta, providing a weekend of cultural and educational opportunities for the community.
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.
