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Atlanta high school students are organizing a walkout at the Georgia Capitol to advocate for stronger gun control laws in response to a recent deadly shooting at Apalachee High School. The protest aims to highlight legislative inaction on gun safety issues in Georgia.
Georgia's unemployment rate increased for the fourth consecutive month in August, rising to 3.6%, with over 190,000 residents reporting unemployment, the highest level in three years. This trend contrasts with a slight decrease in the national unemployment rate, which fell to 4.2%. The situation reflects a growing workforce that is not matched by job availability.
Federal Judge Eleanor L. Ross denied reality star Julie Chrisley's request to wear civilian clothes during her upcoming resentencing hearing. Chrisley, who has served 21 months of her seven-year sentence for fraud, argued that her prison uniform could affect her rights to a fair trial.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Cobb County, Atlanta, to advocate for women's health and reproductive rights, criticizing former President Donald Trump for his role in overturning Roe v. Wade. A spokesperson highlighted the negative consequences of abortion bans on women's health.
A driver caused a significant disturbance in Gwinnett County by reversing through four lanes of traffic and crashing into a KFC restaurant. Witnesses captured the incident on video, but police have not yet commented on the cause of the crash or whether anyone was injured.
Julie Chrisley has been ordered to appear in a prison uniform for her resentencing hearing next week after her request to wear civilian clothing was denied by the judge. This decision comes as she awaits a determination on whether she will be released or face additional prison time. The reality TV star's case has garnered significant media attention following her fraud conviction.
Clayton County police have arrested 27-year-old Edward Samuel Huffman, accused of being a serial rapist who drugged his victims and posted videos of the assaults online. Authorities are currently investigating the number of women affected by his actions, as many did not realize they had been raped until they discovered the videos.
The Invest Atlanta Board has approved significant funding for affordable housing initiatives, committing $651 million to create or preserve 2,059 affordable housing units in Atlanta. Mayor Andre Dickens emphasized the administration's holistic approach to addressing housing affordability, aiming to support residents across various income levels.
A BB gun was discovered at Banneker High School in Fulton County, prompting a hard lockdown on Thursday. The lockdown was lifted once the weapon was secured, and officials have not disclosed further details about the incident.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced plans to convert a 41-story office building into 625 affordable homes, a project supported by federal assistance. This initiative aims to address housing needs in downtown Atlanta, although the mayor acknowledges the challenges ahead in securing complete financing and executing the project.