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16-Year-Old Georgia Girl Accused Of Plotting To Attack Black Church
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Nov 20, 2019
Why Reproductive Justice Must Be Front And Center During Democratic Presidential Debate In Georgia

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.
By Georgia State Rep. Park Cannon (D-Atlanta) · Nov 19, 2019
Fifth Democratic Presidential Debate To Take Place In Georgia
News · Politics

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
By Kirsten West Savali · Oct 9, 2019
Alleged Serial Rapist Identified As Former Police Recruit
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 29, 2019
Georgia Teen Who Saved Sister Starts College On Full Scholarship
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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.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 23, 2019
Cobb County, Georgia, Swears In First Black, Female District Attorney
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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.
By Kynala Phillips · Jul 1, 2019
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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.
By Kirsten West Savali · Jun 12, 2019
Stacey Abrams Has Some Thoughts On The Abortion Bans In Alabama And Georgia
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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.
By Tanya A. Christian · May 17, 2019
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Signs ‘Heartbeat Bill,’ Banning Abortions After Six Weeks
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · May 6, 2019
Black Georgia Officer Claims He Was Fired From Department Over Interracial Relationship
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 30, 2019
Georgia Sets Aside Part of Budget To Provide Free Menstrual Products To Low-Income Girls, Women
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 11, 2019
Georgia 9-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle In Front Yard Speaks Out: 'I'm Coming Back'
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 5, 2019
Suspect Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Severely Injured Georgia 9-Year-Old
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 3, 2019
Tracee Ellis Ross, Gabrielle Union, And More Protest Georgia Abortion Bill
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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.
By Sydney Scott · Apr 1, 2019
Savannah, Ga. Mayoral Event Only Granted Access To Black Press
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 29, 2019
Georgia Mom Slashes Boyfriend With Sword After Catching Him Assaulting 5-Year-Old Daughter
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 20, 2019
Tyler Perry Reaches Out To Help Children Of Single Mother Killed In Shooting
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 19, 2019
Georgia Authorities Nearing End Of Investigation In Case Of Woman Who Died While Attending Overnight Party
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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.
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 19, 2019
Black People In The South Deserve Better Than Being Your Political Scapegoats
Op-Ed · Politics

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 […]
By Clarkisha Kent · Dec 4, 2018

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