In Political Battleground of Georgia, a Federal Voter Intimidation Trial Is Underway

Starting Thursday, a judge will hear arguments and testimony about potential violations of a section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that prohibits voter intimidation.

Judge Restricts Sharing of Information About Jurors in Trump’s Upcoming Trial

A Fulton County judge has ordered restrictions on sharing information about the identity of jurors in former President Donald Trump’s upcoming election interference trial in Georgia.

Judge Finds Rudy Giuliani Liable for Defaming Georgia Election Workers

A federal judge entered a default judgment Wednesday against Rudy Giuliani in a defamation lawsuit brought by two Georgia election workers who say they were falsely accused of participating in fraud during the 2020 presidential election.

Courthouse News Asks Court to Unseal Documents Related to Sen. Purdue’s Business Dealings

In both his 2014 race and current reelection efforts, Purdue has leveraged his experience as a successful business leader of Reebok and Dollar General to win voters’ confidence. Courthouse News reporter Daniel Jackson says he has found information that may paint a more complicated picture of the Senator’s track record.

A County Commissioner’s Wife Attacked A Reporter, Poured Soda Over Her Head

According to multiple witnesses, Abbey Winters poured her drink on AllOnGeorgia reporter Casie Bryant’s head and then told her that she “deserved” it. Winters told the police that the episode was an accident.

Cheerleader Who Knelt During National Anthem, Wins $145,000 in Settlement with University

Two years ago, Tommia Dean sued the university arguing that state and university officials conspired together to prevent cheerleaders from protesting at future games. In a settlement reached this fall, the Georgia Department of Administrative Services agreed to pay her $135,000.

Students at Georgia Southern University Burn Book By Latina Author

After disagreeing with the way Jennine Capó Crucet’s novel, “Make Your Home Among Strangers,” presented white privilege, a group of students at Georgia Southern University decided to burn her book. The incident serves as an interesting example of a form of expression that is at once protected speech—symbolic speech—and a symbol of censorship.

Georgia Lawmakers File Worrisome Legislation To Create State Journalism Ethics Board

A group of six Georgia Republican lawmakers introduced an “Ethics in Journalism Act,” a measure that would authorize a “Journalism Ethics Board” to create and implement ethical standards to oversee […]