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‘Prepared for the worst’: Black lawmakers brace for losses as Georgia GOP eyes new political maps

Black lawmakers brace for Georgia redistricting special session The Georgia State Capital can be seen in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., April 9, 2026. ACPC/Megan Varner by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder This story was

With ARC-Southeast layoffs, program pauses,Georgia continues to lose access to women’s reproductive care.

ARC-Southeast sees layoffs and program pauses amid funding gap ARC-Southeast, which provides financial and logistical support for women seeking reproductive care, began layoffs and program pauses in June.

Federal prosecutors charge two Cop City protestors as part of NSPM-7 initiative

DOJ charges two Cop City protestors under NSPM-7 task force Federal prosecutors, as part of an NSPM-7 joint task force initiative targeting left movements, charged two Cop City activists with arson.

Consultants paid with city funds promoted Dickens’ NRI without disclosing financial ties, records show

Atlanta spent $370K on consultants who promoted mayor's NRI NRI consultants failed to disclose financial ties and were partially paid through Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

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‘Everybody’s stuff surrounding me’: Lo**ta Griffeth moves into her own place after years on Old Wheat St

After Cornelius Taylor’s death, Lo**ta Griffeth finds a new start After the death of Cornelius Taylor, Lo**ta Griffeth rebuilt her life with community support, finding sobriety and stable housing.

Georgia House District 62: Outside PAC spending reshapes Democratic primary field

Georgia House District 62 primary dominated by PAC spending Four Democrats are competing for Georgia House District 62 as outside PACs pour in $325,000. Meet the candidates, endorsements and key dates.