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Warnock warns Biden Administration that a hasty end to Title 42 could make a 'dire humanitarian situation worse'

By George Willis | May 30, 2022

Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock is among the Democratic senators warning the Biden Administration about the ramifications of lifting Title 42 border restrictions without a comprehensive plan to handle the impact.

Georgia Bulldog Staiti garner honors from ESPN, SEC

By George Willis | Mar 8, 2022

University of Georgia graduate center Jenna Staiti was named the ESPN National Player of the Week and Southeastern Conference (SEC) Player of the Week on Dec. 20 after her double-double in an 82-80 upset over North Carolina State.

Hancock, Bulldogs' 'first individual national champion in women's athletics,' joins Georgia golf Hall of Fame

By George Willis | Mar 3, 2022

Terri Moody Hancock, the first woman in the University of Georgia's golf program to play in the LPGA Tour, has been elected to the Georgia State Golf Association's Hall of Fame.

'Welcome Back Home': Mike Bobo returns to Georgia

By George Willis | Feb 22, 2022

Former Georgia quarterback Mike Bobo is coming home.

Nahmias: Virtual hearings held in Georgia during COVID-19 'will be used long after it dissipates'

By George Willis | Feb 19, 2022

Virtual court hearings held as a result of the pandemic have proven to be cost- and time-effective and may continue indefinitely.

Polls show Americans lack confidence in economy: 'There was a lot of optimism a year ago'

By George Willis | Feb 18, 2022

President Joe Biden is telling everyone America is experiencing ''the fastest economic growth in nearly four decades," but rising inflation has hurt his approval ratings among potential voters in the upcoming midterm elections.

'So many unanswered questions': DNA reveals suspected killer in cold case

By George Willis | Jan 13, 2022

Atlanta Police detectives believe they know the man responsible for the 1995 cold case rape and murder of 14-year-old Nacole Smith, and a 2004 East Point sexual assault.

COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Georgia

By George Willis | Dec 30, 2021

The number of infections from COVID-19 continues to rise in Georgia as patients hospitalized with the virus rose almost 50% over the last month, state health officials said.

Kemp calls Biden vaccine mandates 'most egregious'

By George Willis | Dec 29, 2021

As infections from COVID-19 continue to rise, Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr filed a lawsuit to oppose the Biden administration’s Head Start vaccine and masking mandate.

Abrams announces second bid for Georgia governor

By George Willis | Dec 12, 2021

A second run in 2022 could set up potential rematch for Stacey Abrams against Kemp.

Georgia unemployment rate drops to record low

By George Willis | Dec 3, 2021

3.1% unemployment rate beats previous all-time mark first set in 1973

Rising natural gas prices putting burden on consumers

By George Willis | Oct 29, 2021

Natural gas costs have increased by 89 percent to reach a 13-year high.

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Georgia education unions mum on Garland's memo about 'disturbing spike' in threats against school officials

By George Willis | Oct 22, 2021

Four Georgia education unions refused to comment on a memo issued earlier this month by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. attorneys regarding “a disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation and threats of violence” against school administrators, board members, faculty, and staff.

Community Mourns Alamo Police Officer Killed for a Work 'He Loved Doing'

By George Willis | Oct 16, 2021

As the community mourns the loss of Georgia Police Officer Dylan Harrison, the suspect in his shooting death has been apprehended and police are describing the motive as apparent retaliation.

Georgia Sen. Warnock mum on investigation into tragic Kabul airstrike

By George Willis | Sep 27, 2021

It's unknown whether Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) is joining the list of legislators calling for an investigation in the Aug. 29 airstrike in Kubal that killed 10 civilians, including seven children. Calls to Senator Warnock's office were not returned.

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