Cases of COVID-19 at the University of Georgia have dropped significantly, falling 35 percent from the previous week among faculty, staff and students.

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JONESBORO — The family of Imani Bell has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against several Elite Scholars Academy employees, attorney Justin D. Miller announced Wednesday.

A bill aimed at preventing Georgia city and county governments from making deep cuts in the budgets of their local police agencies passed in the Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday.

ATLANTA - The Georgia Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would put the Peach State on standard time all year.

Deosha West grew up in Brunswick, a proud resident of the town where her father is a church leader, her mother is often found volunteering and her family name engenders respect.

DOUGLASVILLE (WGCL) -- Douglasville police announced they have arrested 10 members and associates of a street gang in connection to a robbery and aggravated assault that happened at Arbor Place Mall.

ATLANTA — A lawyer representing the state of Florida asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to order Georgia to use less water irrigating crops in order to restore Florida’s devastated oyster industry.

A bill to limit how local governments in Georgia can impose what energy sources their businesses, houses and other buildings can use passed out of the state House of Representatives on Monday.

ELBERTON — An Elbert County physician office that was penalized for giving COVID-19 vaccine to teachers has seen its controversial suspension shortened by state health officials.

ATLANTA — A Georgia House committee held a passionate debate Thursday over a pared-down bill to allow people to visit patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities during a public health emergency.

ATLANTA — Georgia educators may be next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

ATLANTA — Georgia students have the opportunity to turn their dreams into college savings through this year’s “My Life’s Dream Challenge,” sponsored by the state of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan. Returning for a second year, the “My Life’s Dream Challenge” encourages students across the st…

(The Center Square) – The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) could decide in a matter of weeks whether it will remove the work or activity requirement in Georgia's partial Medicaid expansion plan.

The new program fast-tracks business development for research-based startups.

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(The Center Square) – A measure that would increase foster care adoption tax credits could result in a state revenue loss of $4.8 million over the next five years, according to fiscal researchers.

ATLANTA — The Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that Georgia has administered 1,541,057 vaccines, 78% of the total amount shipped to the state by the federal government.

MACON – A convicted felon with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a stolen firearm, acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Peter D. Leary announced.

(The Center Square) – Georgia lawmakers are considering two bills that would increase pay and benefits for some law enforcement officers.

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Cottrell, an industry leader in manufacturing and assembling over-the-road car haulers and equipment, will establish a second manufacturing facility in Gainesville. This will serve as the company’s North Campus, adjacent to their existing South Campus…

ATLANTA — Legalizing pari-mutuel betting on horse racing in Georgia would generate commercial investment and create jobs without using tax dollars, state Sen. Brandon Beach told a Senate committee.

ATLANTA — Bills aimed at scrapping Georgia’s no-excuse absentee voting law and to increase identification requirements to vote by mail advanced in the Georgia Senate Wednesday.

ATLANTA — Georgia would observe standard time all year long under legislation that cleared a state Senate committee Wednesday.

Acceptance of COVID-19 shot is always a hurdle; these talking points could help.

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ATLANTA – State officials unveiled details of a bipartisan bill Tuesday aimed at revising Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law to limit who can detain someone suspected of a crime. 

ATLANTA — State employees and Georgia teachers would be able to take up to three weeks of paid parental leave under legislation the state House of Representatives passed overwhelmingly Tuesday.

ATLANTA — A bill aimed at preventing Georgia city and county governments from making deep cuts in the budgets of their local police agencies advanced in the Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday.

ATLANTA – The State Election Board has referred 35 cases of election-law violations to the attorney general or local district attorneys for criminal prosecution.

Atlanta (WGCL) -- Burglary suspects were arrested at an Atlanta home after police said they burglarized a DeKalb County pharmacy.

ATLANTA — State lawmakers are working this year on legislation to change Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law, ban no-knock arrest warrants and lower employment barriers for residents on probation.

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp welcomed CVS Pharmacy to the growing list of drug store and health care facilities that began vaccination appointments Friday at 12 stores across Georgia.

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp and Dr. Kathleen Toomey applauded Friday the news that more than 1 million Georgians have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. As of Friday, 1,010,521 Georgians had received at least one dose of vaccine, while 348,561 Georgians have completed the full seri…

Atlanta (WGCL) -- A 23-year-old man who ran an investment scam since he was a teenager was sentenced to federal prison.

VINE CITY (WGCL) -- A rainy day becomes the perfect test for a flood relief project. Atlanta's Cook Park in Vine City is still surrounded by construction fencing, but the $40+ million dollar giant collection pond is doing what it was designed to do.

Atlanta (WGCL) -- The family of a 12-year-old found shot to death in southwest Atlanta is pleading for anyone with information to come forward.

ATLANTA — Georgia Chief Justice Harold Melton will step down from the state Supreme Court effective July 1, Melton announced Friday.

(The Center Square) – The Georgia House has advanced a bill that could save taxpayers more than $250 million if it becomes law and would make certain federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans tax exempt.

ATLANTA (WGCL) -- COVID-19 has affected the lives of countless people, and for Kathy Everett’s daughter it means she can’t do her favorite thing in the world: enjoying restaurants with her family.