On the Friday, Aug. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Officer misconduct leads a Georgia prosecutor to drop charges in three murder cases; Georgians speak at the last day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; and a Savannah columnist talks about her new books of essays.

As part of an Aug. 24 promotion for the new Peacock drama series, Fight Night: Million Dollar Heist, businesses will feature retro prices for everything from fried chicken sandwiches to manicures, in hopes of taking viewers back to 1970 Atlanta, where the real-life hold-up happened. 

Thursday evening, Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted her party’s nomination for president. Meanwhile, a watch party in Atlanta cheered her on. 

Many Georgia Democrats gathered to watch Kamala Harris' speech as she formally accepted the party's nomination for president.

Metro Atlanta Congresswoman Lucy McBath spoke about gun violence as she followed other Georgians on the stage at the DNC.

Savannah's district attorney is dropping charges against six people after two police officers were indicted for alleged misconduct.

The dismissals come after a thorough review of every case in which fired officers Ashley Wood and Darryl Repress had any involvement.

For the week ending Aug. 23, Warnock represented Georgia at the Democratic National Convention. Ossoff focused on helping those facing IRS penalties due to USPS mail delays, helping advance sustainable aviation fuel development, and delivering federal grants to build more housing.

A partnership between Houston County Schools and the county health department is bringing primary health care closer to where children, and their adults, spend time.

Donald Trump is changing his tune on Georgia's Republican governor after delivering a series of blistering attacks at a rally just weeks ago. In a social media post, Trump thanked Gov. Brian Kemp for his help and support in Georgia.

Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted her party’s nomination for President Thursday evening.

Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance blasted Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz over border security at a rally in Valdosta this afternoon.

The district attorney of Savannah's Chatham County announced Thursday that she is dismissing six murder cases because of misconduct by two former Savannah police officers.

The final night of the Democratic National Convention included a lineup of lawmakers and others who have long advocated for gun safety and have dealt with the aftermath of gun violence in their communities — including Georgia's Lucy McBath.

On the Thursday, Aug. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan urges other Republicans to vote for Harris for president; historical preservationists work to uncover the forgotten stories of Oak Ridge Cemetery in Macon; and as the Braves take on the Phillies, a rivalry between two players reignites.

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance in Valdosta blasted Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz over border security.

Georgia’s former Lieutenant Governor, Republican Geoff Duncan, addressed the Democratic National Convention last night. 

This year's Georgia delegation to the Democratic National Convention features several politically active young people.

How dangerous is the strain of COVID circulating in Georgia, who should get a vaccine booster and can you go to work or school with a virus?

The Democratic National Convention wraps up Thursday when Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination.