
16-Year-Old Georgia Girl Accused Of Plotting To Attack Black Church
Police say that the teenager targeted the church based on the fact that its congregation is majority Black.

Why Reproductive Justice Must Be Front And Center During Democratic Presidential Debate In Georgia
Georgia is the most dangerous state in the United States for a pregnant person—and especially so for Black women.

Fifth Democratic Presidential Debate To Take Place In Georgia
"To have that opportunity in Georgia, it only makes sense that we bring this field of candidates to our state.” —Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

Alleged Serial Rapist Identified As Former Police Recruit
Kenneth Thomas Bowen III was arrested this week on warrants for seven rapes and one sexual battery.

Georgia Teen Who Saved Sister Starts College On Full Scholarship
Anaiah Rucker has come a long way in the eight years since saving her little sister from a potentially fatal accident. This week the heroic Georgia teen started school as a college freshman.

Cobb County, Georgia, Swears In First Black, Female District Attorney
This morning Joyette Holmes became Cobb County's first female and first Black district attorney.
Georgia Teen Dies After Collapsing At Dance Practice
According to teammates and witnesses, 17-year-old Elyse Purefoy asked for water several times and didn’t get it.

Stacey Abrams Has Some Thoughts On The Abortion Bans In Alabama And Georgia
Following the signing of two anti-abortion bills by Republican Govs. Kay Ivey and Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams decides to weigh in.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Signs ‘Heartbeat Bill,’ Banning Abortions After Six Weeks
The new law will ban abortions once doctors can detect a fetal heartbeat, which usually occurs at about six weeks of pregnancy before most women know they're pregnant.

Black Georgia Officer Claims He Was Fired From Department Over Interracial Relationship
Karone Robinson says he began to have issues at the Darien, Georgia Police Department after he went public with his interracial relationship.

Georgia Sets Aside Part of Budget To Provide Free Menstrual Products To Low-Income Girls, Women
Georgia has allocated $1.5 million to ensure that low-income girls and women have access to menstrual care products.

Georgia 9-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle In Front Yard Speaks Out: 'I'm Coming Back'
LaDerihanna Holmes, the 9-year-old girl who was struck by a hit-and-run driver while playing in her front yard, anticipates that she'll be back on her feet soon.

Suspect Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Severely Injured Georgia 9-Year-Old
Gabriel Jabri Fordham, 28, is facing multiple charges after being accused of running a vehicle into 9-year-old LaDerihanna Holmes, severely injuring the young child.

Tracee Ellis Ross, Gabrielle Union, And More Protest Georgia Abortion Bill
More than 60 celebrities are protesting the state's controversial abortion bill, which prohibits abortions six weeks after conception.

Savannah, Ga. Mayoral Event Only Granted Access To Black Press
A mayoral event in Savannah, Ga. meant to unite the Black community around a single Black candidate draws attention after only granting access to Black Press.

Georgia Mom Slashes Boyfriend With Sword After Catching Him Assaulting 5-Year-Old Daughter
John Lawarren Williams, 25, is facing charges of aggravated child molestation and cruelty to children after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's daughter.

Tyler Perry Reaches Out To Help Children Of Single Mother Killed In Shooting
Othniel Innis, 58, is facing murder charges after police say he shot and killed his girlfriend, Tynesha Evans, at a bank over the weekend.

Georgia Authorities Nearing End Of Investigation In Case Of Woman Who Died While Attending Overnight Party
Tamla Horsford was found dead on November 4, 2018, while attending an overnight party, raising questions and accusations of foul play online.

Black People In The South Deserve Better Than Being Your Political Scapegoats
As I’ve gotten older, my patience with the media coverage around elections in this country as well as with the political armchair analysts on social media has been worn extremely […]