Georgia

Georgia Moves Towards Implementing ‘Addy’s Law’ to Protect Students from Dangerous Bus Stops

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HENRY COUNTY, Ga. – A bill named “Addy’s Law” in Georgia is gaining momentum after a tragic incident involving the death of an 8-year-old girl. The family of Adalynn Pierce, who was killed in a car accident while crossing the road to board her school bus, has been advocating for this legislation. The bill, also known as SB 492, aims to prevent children from having to cross busy streets to access their school buses. The proposed law states that school districts must ensure that students only enter or exit the bus on the side of … Read more

Fiery Testimony and Accusations: Fani Willis Confronts Allegations in Georgia Election Interference Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – The misconduct case against Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney who is prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump, concluded for the day after a fiery first day of hearings. The final exchange involved Willis being questioned about financial gifts she may have received from Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she hired for the case, with whom she had a romantic relationship. Willis denied receiving any gifts other than dinner and stated that she reimbursed him for everything. The judge adjourned the hearing and everyone is scheduled to reconvene … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges Georgia School Board Over Alleged Censorship, Threat to Inclusive Education

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Decatur, Georgia – The Georgia Association of Educators and two educators have filed a lawsuit against Cobb County School officials, claiming that new education laws restrict teachers from addressing certain topics in the classroom. The lawsuit argues that these laws, known as the Protecting Students First Act and the Parents’ Bill of Rights, not only pose a threat to teachers in the district, but also hinder students’ ability to learn in inclusive environments. The Protecting Students First Act, passed in 2022, prohibits educators from expressing personal political beliefs on “divisive concepts,” such as race, unconscious … Read more

Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney Ashleigh Merchant Takes Center Stage in Case Against Former President Trump

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Atlanta, Georgia – In a high-stakes hearing that could upend the sprawling election meddling and racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and 18 other defendants, Ashleigh Merchant, a Georgia criminal defense lawyer, will take center stage on Thursday. Known as a “badass” attorney who also runs marathons in her spare time, Merchant filed a bombshell motion in January on behalf of her client, GOP political operative Mike Roman, alleging an “improper” relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and a special prosecutor she appointed. Merchant argues that this alleged conflict of interest should … Read more