Thursday on Political Rewind: The bill to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature. After Biden's signature, June 19th will officially become a federally recognized holiday commemorating the emancipation of slaves in the United States.
Jo Ann Gibson Robinson and her family were honored in Culloden on Wednesday with a historical marker near 3 Old Highway 341 detailing Robinson’s role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: The public got its first chance to weigh in yesterday on the potentially contentious process of drawing Georgia's new political boundaries. Last night's virtual meeting saw input from many young students' concerns about gerrymandering.
With COVID-19 vaccinations lagging in Georgia, a newly formed coalition launched an initiative Tuesday to convince unvaccinated Georgians to get tested for the virus.
Residents from across Georgia addressed members of the legislative redistricting committees in an online town hall meeting Tuesday, calling for increased transparency in the process and asking lawmakers to protect the interests of the state’s growing communities of color.
Researchers at the University of Georgia are using models to better prepare for and respond to future infectious disease threats. The goal includes improving communication and public policy during a public health crisis.
A sheriff says a grocery store cashier has been killed in a shooting and three others wounded followed an argument over wearing face masks at an Atlanta-area supermarket.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: It has been more than a year since Americans were shaken into action by police shootings that took the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks and others. Corporations, universities and other institutions began evaluating practices that discriminate against people of color in hiring and promotion. Has any real progress been made?
Since last April, thousands of Georgians have called or texted the COVID-19 Emotional Support Line to talk about the stress and anxiety of living through the pandemic, but callers have different needs now than they did when the first cases arrived in the state last spring.
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled Monday that abortion clinics have a right to operate without fear of landlords filing nuisance lawsuits because they attract protesters.