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- Georgia teen arrested after father turns him in following pair of shootings, police say - Georgia father turns in his own 16-year-old son to police after teen allegedly shot juvenile in face and neck during vehicle attack in Lovejoy area, according to police.
- Second Georgia lawmaker accused of ripping off taxpayers with pandemic unemployment fraud announces retirement - Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett accused of unemployment fraud, charged with making false statements to collect $13,940 in COVID benefits while working.
- After 2 straight losses, Democrat Stacey Abrams sits out 2026 race for Georgia governor - Stacey Abrams announces she won't seek Georgia governor in 2026, choosing instead to focus on fighting authoritarianism under Trump's presidency.
- Trump seeks more than $6M from Fani Willis's office in wake of election interference case - President Donald Trump's lawyers in Georgia filed a motion this week seeking more than $6 million from the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.
- Georgia calls special election in March to fill MTG vacancy after Trump rupture and resignation - Georgia sets March 10, 2026 special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's House seat after her resignation following public break with President Trump.
- DOJ charges ex-Georgia Democrat lawmaker with allegedly fraudulently obtaining COVID unemployment benefits - Former Georgia lawmaker Karen Bennett allegedly fraudulently claimed nearly $14,000 in COVID unemployment benefits while working from home during the pandemic.
- Illegal immigrant allegedly severs man's thumb with machete at Georgia Christmas holiday party - Christmas party in Georgia turns violent as man allegedly attacks guest with machete, severing thumb. Victim hospitalized with serious injuries.
- EXCLUSIVE: 17,500 illegal immigrants arrested under Laken Riley Act in Trump’s second term - DHS arrests over 17,500 illegal immigrants in 2025 under new Laken Riley Act, targeting criminals for mandatory detention and deportation processing.
- 3 Georgia jail escapees allegedly force Lyft driver to Florida before capture by authorities - Three inmates escaped from DeKalb County jail Monday and were captured in Miami after allegedly forcing a Lyft driver to drive them to Florida at gunpoint.
- Manhunt underway for 3 'dangerous' inmates who broke out of Georgia jail - Three dangerous inmates escaped from DeKalb County Jail near Atlanta Monday. Authorities warn residents to avoid approaching the possibly armed fugitives.