Georgia

Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael have been charged with murder in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, whom they had pursued in a truck after spotting him running in their neighborhood.

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Lawyer For Arbery Shooting Suspect: 'This Is Not Some Sort Of Hate Crime'

6:00pm May 15, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Lawyers for Gregory McMichael, one of the two men charged in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, said the facts of the case "can not be shoehorned into a narrative that's being told so far."

People return to their vehicles after gathering to honor the life of Ahmaud Arbery at Sidney Lanier Park on May 9 in Brunswick, Ga. Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in the nearby Satilla Shores neighborhood on Feb. 23.

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Troubled Past Emerges Of Georgia Police Department That Led Arbery Shooting Case

10:42pm May 13, 2020

by Emily Green (WABE)

The Glynn County Police Department was the initial investigative agency in Ahmaud Arbery's killing. The department had a tangled history of corruption and scandals long before the Arbery case.

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Many counties in Georgia may not have enough hospital beds to treat a new wave of COVID-19 patients, according to internal federal government documents. Above, a barbershop in Atlanta on April 27.

Health & Safety

As Georgia Lifts Restrictions, Its Hospitals May Be Unready For A COVID-19 Surge

5:11pm May 12, 2020

by Liz Essley Whyte

Internal federal documents warn that too many ICU beds in the state are already full, even as the state leads the move away from lockdown.

Kimberly Cummings speaks to demonstrators at the Glynn County Courthouse on May 8 in Brunswick, Ga., during a protest over the fatal shooting of her nephew, Ahmaud Arbery.

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Georgia Attorney General Seeks New Probe Into Handling Of Ahmaud Arbery Case

1:40pm May 12, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Chris Carr has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate two district attorneys who previously oversaw the case. "Unfortunately, many questions and concerns have arisen," Carr said.

Cobb County, Ga., District Attorney Joyette Holmes will lead the prosecution of two men in the Ahmaud Arbery case.

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Georgia Attorney General Names New Prosecutor In Ahmaud Arbery Case

7:48pm May 11, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Joyette Holmes is the first African American woman to serve as Cobb County, Ga., district attorney. She will be the fourth prosecutor to lead the Ahmaud Arbery case since he was killed in February.

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More Arrests Possible In The Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery, Georgia Investigators Say

4:50pm May 08, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Two men, Gregory and Travis McMichael, have been charged with murder in connection with the killing of an unarmed black man in February. State officials say the investigation remains open.

Kersha Cartwright, a spokeswoman for the Georgia Department of Labor, said the office "is encouraging employees to work with their employers on a safe return-to-work plan."

As Governors Urge Businesses To Reopen, Workers May Be Pushed Off Unemployment

11:47am April 29, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

Employees who refuse to return to work out of concern for their safety will lose state and federal benefits. It's a predicament millions will soon face as lawmakers set to restart their economies.

Marian Searcy cuts Shaquille Sanders' hair at Edward's Barber Shop in Macon, Ga., on Friday, the first day Gov. Brian Kemp said some businesses could reopen.

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Georgia Businesses Start To Reopen As Trump Distances Himself From State's Governor

5:41pm April 24, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

After weeks of urging governors to loosen restrictions, the president says he "never gave Gov. Brian Kemp an OK" to reopen barber shops and tattoo shops.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, pictured on April 16, insists he is moving forward with plans to allow some nonessential businesses to open their doors to the public. The plan has come under intense criticism.

Georgia Gov. Disregards Trump Criticism, Moves Ahead With Plans To Reopen Businesses

8:40pm April 23, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

"I am confident that business owners who decide to reopen will adhere to Minimum Basic Operations, which prioritize the health and well-being of employees and customers," Gov. Brian Kemp said.

People watch from Jekyll Island as emergency responders work to rescue crew members from a 656-ft. capsized cargo ship on Sept. 9, 2019 in St. Simons Island Sound, Brunswick, Ga.

National

Overturned Cargo Ship Soon To Be Sliced Up And Removed From Georgia Sound

4:23pm February 27, 2020

by Molly Samuel

A massive 656-ft. cargo ship filled with thousands of new cars has been stuck, capsized off the Georgia coast for months. Now, crews are getting ready to dismantle the ship and remove it piecemeal.

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