Judge tosses 61 RICO indictments against "Stop Cop City" demonstrators; Raid on South Georgia facility has potential to unravel decades of South Korean investment; and iconic but struggling John Portman-designed building could be yours if the price is right!

Judge tosses 61 RICO indictments against "Stop Cop City" demonstrators; Raid on South Georgia facility has potential to unravel decades of South Korean investment; and iconic but struggling John Portman-designed building could be yours if the price is right!

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The Brief for Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Georgia's Speaker of the House Jon Burns outlines his priorities for the upcoming legislative session; a New York man pleads guilty to threatening the wife of a Georgia immigration officer; and why 4,600 people in DeKalb County call an extended-stay motel "home." 

 

Georgia's Speaker of the House Jon Burns outlines his priorities for the upcoming legislative session; a New York man pleads guilty to threatening the wife of a Georgia immigration officer; and why 4,600 people in DeKalb County call an extended-stay motel "home."&nbsp;
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The Brief for Thursday, January 8, 2026

Georgia's attorney general says he will charge for a second time 61 people arrested during protests of Atlanta's public safety training center; legalized sports betting is likely to make its annual appearance under the Gold Dome again this session; and Georgia's unemployment numbers better than U.S. average.

Georgia's attorney general says he will charge for a second time 61 people arrested during protests of Atlanta's public safety training center; legalized sports betting is likely to make its annual appearance under the Gold Dome again this session; and Georgia's unemployment numbers better than U.S. average.

The Brief for Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Gov. Kemp chooses date for special election to fill MTG's vacated Congressional seat; Rep. Doug Collins faces investigation for nepotism within his office; and Georgia GOP lawmakers expected to outline plans for eliminating state income tax. 

Gov. Kemp chooses date for special election to fill MTG's vacated Congressional seat; Rep. Doug Collins faces investigation for nepotism within his office; and Georgia GOP lawmakers expected to outline plans for eliminating state income tax.&nbsp;

The Brief for Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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