Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Georgia GOP convention is just days away, and some far-right Republicans want to introduce a measure to block mainstream candidates. Plus, before approving the police training center, the Atlanta City Council added an amendment, but opponents say it's insufficient and are launching a referendum campaign to stop the project.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: After 14 hours of scathing public comment, the Atlanta City Council approved funding for the controversial police training center. Meanwhile, controversy over drag shows hits Hartwell County. And then there's the latest on Fulton County's 2020 election probe.
The Atlanta City Council has voted to approve funding the construction of a controversial public safety training center known to opponents as “Cop City.”
Journalists at two Georgia newspapers announced a unionization effort Monday, as they seek better pay and working conditions from media conglomerate Gannett.
Monday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump will headline the state GOP convention this weekend in Columbus. Gov. Kemp will not attend, and he's now going after Trump publicly. The Atlanta City Council will vote on funding for the controversial police training center, with large protests expected.
Georgia's oyster harvesting season officially ended last week.
Fulton County launched its new mobile mental health unit last week.
Physical activity is vital for children’s health, but a recent study from the University of Georgia shows there are disparities in access to places where kids can play.
Friday on Political Rewind: After months of wrangling, Congress has officially sent a debt ceiling bill to the president's desk. More Republican hopefuls are throwing their name in for 2024. Mike Pence, Chris Christie, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Bergum will announce in the coming days.
A summer break from school can mean idle time and idle minds, and some metro Atlanta leaders worry that combination will lead to a spike in gun violence among teens.
The City of Rome has reached an agreement to settle a long-running legal battle over toxic chemicals dumped into the river that provides the city most of its drinking water.
As pools open for the summer many across the country and in Georgia are still hiring. A lifeguard shortage is affecting about a third of public pools nationwide.