On the Tuesday, March 14 edition of GeorgiaToday: More trouble for the Athens-Clarke and Oconee County district attorney; President Biden slips up about Carter funeral plans; and the story of one of Carter's most lasting accomplishments.
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a $32.5 billion mid-year state budget that includes property tax relief for Georgia homeowners and security grants for every public school in the state.
Tuesday on Political Rewind:The family of Manuel Terán said an independent autopsy created more questions than answers. They're suing the city of Atlanta for more information. Meanwhile, 500 Georgia health care providers oppose Senate Bill 140, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors.
A former Georgia sheriff convicted of violating the civil rights of people in his custody by unnecessarily strapping them into restraint chairs was sentenced to serve a year and a half in prison.
President Joe Biden says he plans to deliver the eulogy at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who remains under hospice care at his home in south Georgia.
An attorney says a jury's decision that an LSU fraternity pledge's family is entitled to over $6 million for his hazing-related alcohol death sends a powerful message. One of the family's attorneys, Don Cazayoux, said Monday the family of hazing victim Max Gruver is pleased and that the verdict bolsters their campaign against hazing.
Attorneys released autopsy results for an activist killed while protesting a police training center. Meanwhile, the family of the 26-year-old is still seeking answers.
On the Monday, March 13 edition of GeorgiaToday: An autopsy shows that Manuel Teran's hands were up when he was killed at 'Cop City'; a new name for a famous lake may be coming; and the work of Dalton, Ga., was on display at the Oscars.
Monday on Political Rewind:With the 2024 elections around the corner, Republicans nationwide are promoting anti-transgender legislation. We look at the measures under the Dome. Plus, the mother of Manuel Teran says an independent autopsy shows the activist's hands were raised when they were killed.
A bill aiming to increase safety in schools is headed to the Governor's desk to be signed into law. House Bill 147, the “School Safety Act” presented by Senator Mike Hodges (R—Brunswick), passed the Senate today.