Georgias

Victory for Georgia’s Election Integrity: Two Major Lawsuits Dismissed, Affirming State’s Voting Systems

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ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received favorable news this week as several legal challenges related to the state’s election laws and voting apparatus were resolved. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of a lawsuit concerning Georgia’s 2021 election laws, initially filed during former President Joe Biden’s administration. In a separate but related development on the same day, Raffensperger’s office shared that another longstanding lawsuit, initiated seven years prior over the use of Georgia’s voting machines, had also been concluded. This legal challenge, known … Read more

Georgia’s Voting Law Faces Scrutiny Amid Legal Battles and Claims of Voter Suppression

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Atlanta, GA — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has expressed concerns about the portrayal of the state’s voting laws, specifically Senate Bill 202, refuting claims that it represents a regression in civil rights akin to “Jim Crow 2.0.” Emphasizing the importance of factual representation, Raffensperger criticized efforts by political factions to manipulate the narrative for electoral gains, highlighting his commitment to safeguarding taxpayer funds from unwarranted expenses related to litigation. The controversy over Georgia’s voting statute continues amidst ongoing reviews by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which is currently examining preliminary rulings … Read more

Bipartisan Victory: New Law Boosts Social Security for Georgia’s Teachers and First Responders

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Columbus, Ga. — A new law spearheaded by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff aimed at improving retirement benefits for Georgia’s teachers and first responders has recently been enacted. This bipartisan measure seeks to address long-standing disparities in the Social Security benefits system affecting public sector employees, including educators, firefighters, and law enforcement personnel. In a significant legislative achievement last December, Senator Ossoff garnered support from both sides of the aisle to approve the Social Security Fairness Act. This critical piece of legislation is designed to increase Social Security payouts for public employees by repealing two provisions … Read more

Georgia’s Longest Criminal Trial Nears Conclusion as YSL Case Jurors Deliberate on Thanksgiving Eve

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ATLANTA — As the United States gears up for Thanksgiving festivities, Georgia finds itself at a crucial juncture in what has become the state’s longest-running criminal trial. Jurors in Fulton County are set to continue deliberations on Wednesday, a day before the holiday, focusing on the complex case against two men, Deamonte Kendrick, also known by his stage name Yak Gotti, and Shannon Stillwell. These individuals face serious charges linked to the alleged activities of the Young Slime Life gang, purportedly co-founded by prominent Atlanta rapper Young Thug. The controversial trial, involving the YSL RICO … Read more