Ex-Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia governor primary
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta and a past Biden administration official, has secured the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia, a crucial state in the Southeast. According to reports from the Associated Press, Bottoms won a significant number of votes in the recent primary, competing against candidates like former Lieutenant Governor Jeff […]
Burt Jones, backed by Trump, pushed into runoff for Georgia governor against Jackson
Georgia Gubernatorial Primary Update In Georgia, Lieutenant Governor Bert Jones didn’t secure an outright victory in the Republican primary aimed at filling the seat of term-limited Governor Brian Kemp. However, his connection to President Donald Trump did propel him into a runoff for the nomination. According to reports, Jones and billionaire businessman Rick Jackson emerged […]
Democrats seek to gain control in Georgia following a disappointing outcome in Virginia.
Earlier this year, former President Barack Obama, along with other liberals, supported a controversial power grab in Virginia aimed at securing 10 out of 11 electoral districts for Democrats. However, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled on May 8 that the expensive gerrymandering effort was illegal, upholding the congressional map from 2021 that features a 6-5 […]
University of Georgia student Jayden Barreto dies after jumping off a cliff into an Alabama lake to celebrate graduation
A recent graduate from the University of Georgia tragically lost his life after jumping from a steep cliff into a lake in Alabama during a trip to celebrate with friends. Witnesses noted that 24-year-old Jayden Barreto leaped off Chimney Rock into Lake Martin, approximately 40 miles from Montgomery, but then disappeared below the surface, according […]
25 undocumented immigrants, including criminals, apprehended in Georgia forest operation: police
Major Crackdown on Illegal Immigration in Northeast Georgia A significant multi-agency operation in a remote forest area of northeast Georgia has led to the arrest of 25 illegal immigrants, some of whom are felons and suspected cartel members. This multi-day initiative aimed to uncover drugs and locate fugitives hiding in secluded woods, and it took […]
Georgia transfer Ja’Marley Riddle taken into custody for drug and speeding offenses
Georgia Football Player Arrested Ja Marley Riddle has added his name to the growing list of Georgia football players facing legal issues during Kirby Smart’s tenure as head coach. The 19-year-old was taken into custody on May 8, facing a felony charge for possession of a controlled substance, alongside a misdemeanor for speeding. As reported […]
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Approves Bill for Safe Haven Baby Boxes
Georgia Governor Signs Bill for Infant Safety Devices Georgia’s Governor, Brian Kemp, recently signed legislation that allows for the use of devices designed to prevent infant abandonment in the state. This bill, known as HB350, or the Eliza Jane Warner Act, is named after a newborn involved in a tragic accident. The law expands the […]
Georgia Senate Committee Issues Subpoena to Stacey Abrams in Campaign Finance Investigation
The Georgia Senate has initiated an investigation into campaign finance violations involving Stacey Abrams’ voter advocacy organization, the New Georgia Project, as well as its Action Fund. On Monday, the Senate Select Committee on Investigations revealed that it has issued subpoenas to Abrams and other leaders from the New Georgia Project, namely Loren Groh-Wargo and […]
Hang gliding at Lookout Mountain: An inside look at being aero-towed 1,700 feet above Georgia
Paragliding Adventure Recap Fast forward to 2022—my husband and I drove past Lookout Mountain Flight Park on our way to our rented Airbnb for the weekend. There was this small, unassuming building next to a concrete launch ramp where three hang gliders were lined up at the edge of a steep cliff. “Someday…?” he asked, […]
Stacey Abrams summoned in investigation of campaign funds for Georgia Senate race
Georgia Senate Investigates Campaign Finance Violations Linked to Stacey Abrams The Georgia Senate is intensifying its probe into alleged campaign finance violations associated with Stacey Abrams’ voter advocacy group. A prominent lawmaker has committed to “follow the facts no matter what” after subpoenas were issued to Abrams and several other key figures. The Senate Select […]