Tag: Georgia
Georgia St. defeats Troy 80-66
ATLANTA — Kane Williams, Jalen Thomas and Corey Allen scored 15 points apiece as Georgia State topped Troy 80-66 on Friday night.
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Grand jury rejects charges against officer in teen’s death
ATLANTA — A grand jury has decided not to file charges against a police officer who fatally shot a teenager following a chase last...
Judge dismisses Georgia lawsuit by transgender fire chief
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A federal judge has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit by a transgender fire chief who led a rural Georgia city's fire department...
Falcons clear cap space by releasing veterans Allen, Bailey
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have cleared almost $11 million in cap space by releasing two veterans — safety Ricardo Allen and defensive end...
Lawyers want special prosecutor in cases vs. Atlanta police
ATLANTA — Attorneys alleging excessive force involving Atlanta police officers in two high-profile cases, including the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks, want a special...
Shortstop Dansby Swanson, Braves go to salary arbitration
ATLANTA — Shortstop Dansby Swanson went to salary arbitration with the Atlanta Braves on Monday, asking for a raise to $6.7 million rather than...
David Perdue files paperwork for potential 2022 Senate run
ATLANTA — Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue filed campaign paperwork Monday, opening up the potential for the recently defeated Republican to run against Democratic...
Braves invite 2-time All-Star 2B Kipnis to spring training
ATLANTA — Two-time All-Star second baseman Jason Kipnis is one of 25 non-roster players who have been invited by the Atlanta Braves to spring...
Governor wants to overhaul citizen arrests after Arbery case
ATLANTA — Georgia's governor is backing a plan to overhaul the state's citizen's arrest law, taking aim at a statute scrutinized last year after...
Nursing home protections limit families who want to sue
In her room at a Georgia nursing home, Bessie Burden was so concerned about the coronavirus that she wore a mask — sometimes two...