A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary request to block a commission created to discipline and remove prosecutors. Prosecutors argue that it violates the U.S. and Georgia constitutions.
A national nonprofit that aids low-income people behind bars is reopening its Atlanta branch. The decision comes after a judge temporarily blocked part of a Georgia law that restricts organizations from helping people pay bail.
A Georgia appeals court has set a December hearing for arguments on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
Fulton County is partnering with Atlanta farmers and the Atlanta Regional Commission to sell fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables to seniors at events throughout July.
The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump could be immune from prosecution for certain acts that lower courts deem "official acts." All Things Considered host Peter Biello spoke with Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis about the decision and what it means for the former president's prosecution in Georgia.
The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang prosecution against Young Thug has put the long-running trial on hold until another judge rules on requests that he step aside from the case.
In a historic vote in DeKalb County, former county commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson defeated Larry Johnson in Tuesday’s runoff election for the office of chief executive officer.
Prosecutors in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump are seeking to continue their effort. They are asking the dismissal of an appeal of a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue her prosecution of the former president and others.
A Georgia judge has ordered a lawyer for rapper Young Thug to spend the next 10 weekends in jail after finding him in contempt. Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville on Monday ordered attorney Brian Steel jailed after the lawyer refused to tell him how he found out about a meeting between the judge, prosecutors and a prosecution witness.
Bloom Our Youth's mobile truck travels to several locations across Georgia about three times a month to give foster families and children in group homes a personal shopping experience. GPB's Ambria Burton reports — with a slideshow of the clothing, backpacks, shoes and accessories that are often needed when a child moves into foster care.
An appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others while it reviews the lower court judge's ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.
The Fulton County 2020 presidential election interference case is pressing ahead with court hearings taking place for several of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the sweeping racketeering case.
