Georgia judge drops major racketeering charges against ‘Cop City’ protesters

Georgia judge drops major racketeering charges against ‘Cop City’ protesters

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Tuesday tossed racketeering charges against dozens of defendants accused of a years-long conspiracy to stop construction of a police and fire training facility that critics call “Cop City.” Fulton County Judge Kevin Farmer said in the order that Republican Attorney General Chris Carr did not have the authority … Read more

Anonymous money prompts $5 million in attacks on Lt. Georgia Governor Burt Jones

Anonymous money prompts  million in attacks on Lt. Georgia Governor Burt Jones

ATLANTA (AP) — It’s the biggest mystery in Georgia politics right now: Who’s paying for the attacks on Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones? Someone operating under the name “Georgians for Integrity” has poured about $5 million into television ads, mailers and texts. The attacks claim that Jones, who already has the endorsement of President Donald … Read more