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Jewish groups file federal complaint alleging antisemitism in Fulton schools
ATLANTA (AP) — Three Jewish advocacy groups filed a federal complaint against the Fulton County school district over alleged antisemitic bullying against Jewish students since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on Oct. 7. The complaint said administrators failed to take action when Jewish and Israeli students faced harassment. The...
Lil’ Woody’s lawyer suspended; another delay in Young Thug’s trial
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Supreme Court of Georgia’s suspension of the attorney representing a star prosecution witness in Young Thug’s trial caused another delay Tuesday in the historically long judicial proceeding. Jonathan Melnick, who had been representing Kenneth Copeland (aka Lil’ Woody), was suspended from...
State Representative Devin Seabaugh arrested and charged with DUI after striking a bicyclist with his car
The Georgia State Patrol told us, "On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 9:09 pm, Troopers from the NightHawks North DUI Task Force responded to a crash on Memorial Drive at Park Avenue in Fulton County. The preliminary investigation determined a vehicle driven by State Representative Devin Seabaugh struck a bicyclist in the bicycle lane.
Georgia election interference case stalled a year after Trump and allies were indicted
A Georgia grand jury accused Donald Trump and others of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state. A year later, the case is largely stalled with no chance of going to trial before the end of this year.
Animal shelters at capacity: Fulton and DeKalb shelters report record numbers
The Fulton County Animal Services facility is modern and spacious, with 50,000 square feet dedicated to providing temporary homes for abandoned and lost dogs and cats. In generous compartments, the dogs lie, sleep and play. Some get excited as people walk by, seeking attention, sticking their heads out of their enclosures and barking happily. Names like Lexxi, Emmy, Trippy and Lady Whistledown are displayed on their cages.
Villa Rica Man Receives Life Without Parole for Rape and Molestation of Teen
A Villa Rica man has been handed a life sentence without parole after being convicted on numerous charges related to the rape and molestation of a 15-year-old girl, officials declared. John Earl Mack, aged 43, was found guilty by a jury in Carroll County of charges including rape, two counts of aggravated child molestation, and enticing a child for indecent purposes on August 8, as detailed by Coweta County Judicial Circuit District Attorney John Cranford Jr.
Young Thug, YSL RICO Trial: Kenneth Copeland, jury sent home early Tuesday
ATLANTA - Kenneth "Lil Woody" Copeland returned to the witness stand in the Young Thug and YSL racketeering trial in Fulton County on Tuesday morning. The following are notes from the proceedings:. 3:30 P.M. UPDATE: Court has been dismissed for the day. Judge Whitaker told the court that she hopes...
Georgia Man Sentenced to Life Plus 30 Years for Child Sex Crimes
For child sex crimes, a man in Georgia was given a sentence of life in jail without the chance of parole plus 30 years. A Carroll County jury found 43-year-old John Earl Mack guilty of two counts of aggravated child molestation, rape, and calling a kid to do something inappropriate.
Young Thug's long-running criminal trial returns with jury and reluctant star witness
A new judge, a "hostile" star witness and another mistrial request kicked off the jury's return Monday to the racketeering and gun conspiracy trial of Atlanta rapper Young Thug after a nearly two-month hiatus. The case has become Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial since it began with jury selection in January...
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