A Fulton County judge says he will toss the racketeering charges against 61 people who were arrested in connection with the protests against the construction of the Atlanta police training facility, commonly known as "Cop City." The Associated Press (AP) reports that Fulton County Judge Kevin Farmer said Republican Attorney General Chris Carr needed to obtain Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's (R) permission to pursue the prosecutions, which he did not do.
This decision marks a significant advancement for transparency in Georgia, compelling private entities working closely with public agencies to comply with the Open Records Act.