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By: Gail Conner

On: April 27, 2026

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Trump appeals for unity, rips '60 Minutes,' after a history of inflammatory rhetoric on both sides April 28, 2026
An alleged gunman charged with attempted assassination of Trump at the Washington Hilton raises questions about security lapses and violent political rhetoric.
Jasmine Crockett's social media posts about WHCD shooting show different tones April 28, 2026
Rep. Jasmine Crockett made social media posts condemning the shooting at the WHCD while also suggesting assassination attempts against President Donald Trump may be fake.
Jimmy Kimmel remains defiant, insists 'expectant widow' jab against Trumps was about age difference April 28, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel insisted his "expectant widow" aimed at President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump was about their age difference, not a call for an assassination.
Rodent infestation at Angel Stadium leads to concession stand shutdown after health inspection report April 28, 2026
A rodent infestation at Angel Stadium led to a concession stand shutdown after Orange County health inspectors found droppings in five different spots.
Cooper Flagg wins NBA Rookie of the Year after Kon Knueppel's Play-In Tournament struggles swayed voters April 28, 2026
Dallas Mavericks first overall pick Cooper Flagg edged fellow Duke alum Kon Knueppel in a razor-thin vote to win the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year.

Republicans for Georgia governor finally face each other in debate as voters head to polls
ATLANTA — The only major debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor brimmed with personal attacks and appeals to President Donald Trump’s followers and offered less to guide voters on policy directions. The debate hosted by the Atlanta Press Club and aired by Georgia Public Broadcasting took place Monday as Georgians started heading to the […]
Pending cuts to Georgia Medicaid payments could affect children who need therapy
ATLANTA — Therapists who help children with disabilities learn how to hold a crayon, walk and talk say their services to low-income families could be sharply reduced by proposed Medicaid rate cuts. The government is not directly reducing payments. But two of the three contractors who manage Medicaid for Georgia sent letters to therapists recently […]
Head of Georgia investment fund accused of wire fraud
ATLANTA — Federal prosecutors charged the founder of a Georgia investment vehicle with wire fraud Thursday in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme. Edwin Brant Frost IV, owner and president of the defunct First Liberty Building and Loan, allegedly scammed those in his orbit in what the FBI and prosecutors described as a “classic” Ponzi […]
Georgia election board considers mandating hand-marked paper ballots
ATLANTA — After Georgia lawmakers failed to act on their self-imposed deadline to overhaul the state’s election machinery, a panel of appointees to the board that regulates elections narrowly voted Wednesday to consider a rule that would require hand-marked paper ballots. Two years ago, the Legislature passed a law that makes the current voting system […]
Preservationists pressure chemical company for pledge against mining near Okefenokee
ATLANTA — People who want to protect the Okefenokee delivered a petition with 26,000 signatures Wednesday to a company they fear might mine near the swamp, asking for a permanent pledge not to. Last year, conservationists assembled about $60 million to buy a stretch of land adjacent to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge that was owned by […]
Georgia Congressman David Scott, 80, dies
ATLANTA — U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Democrat who made history as the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee, has died, his office announced Wednesday. Scott, 80, had represented the 13th congressional district for nearly a quarter century, representing much of the area south and east of Atlanta. “To the public, he […]
Kemp declares state of emergency for more than half of Georgia as wildfires rage
ATLANTA — An extended spell of dry weather has led to major wildfires in South Georgia, prompting Gov. Brian Kemp to declare a state of emergency covering more than half the state. Kemp’s order on Wednesday covers 91 of Georgia’s 159 counties. It will be in effect for 30 days and includes a ban on […]
Candidates for Georgia governor present to manufacturers’ forum
ATLANTA — With weeks to go before Georgia’s primary election, nearly all the leading candidates for governor attended a forum Tuesday in hopes of distinguishing themselves from their competitors. Only Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat and former Atlanta mayor, skipped the event at The Battery Atlanta hosted by the Georgia Association of Manufacturers. Republicans Chris […]
Georgia General Assembly adopted bill to expose members to scrutiny for alleged improprieties
ATLANTA — A little amendment to the last bill to pass the Georgia General Assembly this year could cause quite a stir if Gov. Brian Kemp signs it into law. Or the Senate’s tweak to House Bill 1409 could do nothing, except give lawmakers pause about pursuing sex with a staffer. The measure, which passed […]
Chancellor Perdue to retire, ending historic political career
ATLANTA — Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday that he will retire from his job overseeing the state’s 25 public colleges and universities, ending a career that spanned more than four decades, from service on a local zoning board to the cabinet of President Donald Trump, with two terms as governor in between. “As I […]