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Associated Press

Associated Press

June 11, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Defense Attorney for Rapper Young Thug Found in Contempt, Ordered to Spend 10 Weekends in Jail

The attorney has requested to serve the days in the Cobb County Jail, where Young Thug is being held, so he and his client can work on the rapper's defense.

By The Associated Press

5 minute read

June 10, 2024 | Daily Report Online

National Bail Fund Exits Georgia Over New Law That Expands Cash Bail, Limits Groups That Help

Gov. Brian Kemp said during the signing ceremony that the bill would "ensure dangerous individuals cannot walk our streets and commit further crimes." The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia has threatened to sue.

By R.J. Rico | The Associated Press

3 minute read

June 04, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Ga. Court of Appeals Might Hear Arguments Before Election on Fulton DA's Role in Trump Election Case

The court on Monday docketed the appeals filed by nine defendants in the case, and said that "if oral argument is requested and granted" it is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 4.

By Kate Brumback | The Associated Press

3 minute read

May 30, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Fulton Election Board Member Abstains From Certifying Primary Election

The other four members, including Republican-appointed Michael Heekin, voted to certify the results in what Elections Director Nadine Williams called a "very successful election."

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

4 minute read

May 22, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Ga. Justice Pinson Beats Ex-Congressman Challenger

The winner said in a statement that his win refleted voters' "desire for a fair and impartial judiciary," while the defeated former Democratic congressman said in a statement that he remains committed to his view that the Georgia Constitution protects abortion rights, a stance he promoted in advertisements.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

2 minute read

May 22, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Fulton DA Defeats Primary Challenger; Trump Election Case Judge Keeps Seat

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee won the nonpartisan election to keep his seat, while DA Fani Willis faces an opponent in the general election.

By Kate Brumback | The Associated Press

5 minute read

May 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Biden Says 'Brown' Was About More Than Education

He met with plaintiffs from the Brown court case in the Oval Office on Thursday and courted voters in Atlanta and Milwaukee with a pair of Black radio interviews. On Sunday, he delivered the commencement speech at Morehouse College

By Seung Min Kim and Colleen Long | The Associated Press

3 minute read

May 17, 2024 | Daily Report Online

New Immigration Court Docket Aims to Speed Up Removals of Newly Arrived Migrants

Migrants in five cities—Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York—will be placed in a "recent arrivals docket" that aims to have judges rule on their claims within 180 days instead of the four years or so that it currently takes.

By Rebecca Santana and Elliot Spagat | The Associated Press

4 minute read

May 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Kemp, Others Pile Into Court Race Where Challenger Has Focused on Abortion

At least two religiously conservative groups are also spending to support the incumbent, while some backers of abortion rights are trying to mobilize votes for the challenger.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

4 minute read

May 14, 2024 | Daily Report Online

11th Circuit Upholds Ruling Requiring Georgia County to Pay for a Transgender Deputy's Surgery

The court decided in a 2-1 found a health insurance provider can be held liable under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for denying coverage for a procedure because an employee is transgender.

By The Associated Press

2 minute read