Georgia footballers protest against Tbilisi's foreign influence' bill
Leading players in Georgia's national football team support pro-EU protests against a controversial foreign influence bill mirrored after a repressive Russian law. [ more ]
MPs in Georgia agree draft of repressive' foreign agents bill amid protests
The Georgian lawmakers approved a controversial foreign influence bill, leading to protests and opposition from both the population and Western countries. [ more ]
Georgia advances foreign agents' bill as 20,000 rally against it
The ruling party in Georgia reintroduced a controversial foreign influence bill, sparking mass protests and concerns over aligning with Russia over EU ties. [ more ]
Georgian MP punches opponent in face in brawl over foreign agents' bill
Georgian Dream party introduces controversial bill on foreign agents prompting violent clashes in parliament and criticism from Western countries. [ more ]
EU candidate Georgia wants to outlaw LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' DW 03/31/2024
Georgian authorities are proposing a constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' and same-sex marriages, citing the protection of family values and minors.
Critics argue that the ruling party is leveraging conservative ideals to secure more votes in the upcoming parliamentary elections, potentially exploiting LGBTQ+ rights for political gain. [ more ]
Moldova and Georgia celebrate opened EU membership talks
Moldova and Georgia have received support from EU leaders in their aspirations to join the bloc, with key hurdles being removed.
The announcement to open membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant candidacy status to Georgia was celebrated by lawmakers and citizens in both countries. [ more ]
Georgia's Fulton county hacked, but DA says Trump election case is unaffected
Officials in Georgia's Fulton County reported a cyberattack that interrupted routine operations in the court and other systems.
The cyberattack did not affect the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump, as the election case materials were stored in a separate secure system. [ more ]
Trump lawyers move to dismiss Fani Willis, accusing her of 'racial prejudice'
Lawyers for Donald Trump have asked for the district attorney prosecuting him in Georgia to be dismissed, citing racial prejudice.
The move comes after the district attorney made a speech at a historically black church in which she claimed her critics were attacking her and the special prosecutor because they are people of color. [ more ]
How Allegations of an Office Romance Came to Complicate the Case Against Trump
Fani T. Willis, the district attorney of Georgia's Fulton County, is facing allegations of a romantic relationship with a lawyer and judge she hired as special prosecutor for the Trump case.
Credit card statements from the lawyer's divorce case show that he purchased airline tickets for both himself and Willis for trips on separate occasions. [ more ]
This self-hating gay man is spearheading Georgia's "Don't Say Gay" initiative
The Georgia Senate has advanced a bill that would require schools to get written permission from parents to discuss gender identity and related topics with students.
The bill would also prevent schools from changing a child's name or records without consulting parents, potentially outing transgender students to their families. [ more ]
Georgia Republicans Target Transgender People in "Women's Bill of Rights"
Georgia conservatives have introduced a bill that would end the legal recognition of transgender people in the state.
HB 1128, titled 'Georgia Women's Bill of Rights,' would deprive transgender individuals of their legal rights and protections and remove LGBTQ people from hate crime law. [ more ]
Black Churches in Georgia Unite to Mobilize Voters in a Key Battleground
Two of the largest Black church groups in Georgia are joining forces to mobilize Black voters in the state.
The African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church plan to combine resources and parishioners for a get-out-the-vote program. [ more ]
How Mark Meadows Became the Least Trusted Man in Washington
Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, is now working for the Conservative Partnership Institute (C.P.I.) and earns an annual salary of $847,000.
Meadows is facing charges related to his alleged participation in a racketeering scheme to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election results. [ more ]
Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148 million for false 2020 election claims
Rudy Giuliani plans to appeal the $148 million judgment against him in a defamation suit from two Georgia election workers.
A federal jury ordered Giuliani to pay $148 million to the workers for defamation, asserting that he exposed them to abuse and trauma by promoting false claims about the 2020 election. [ more ]
Georgia House panel endorses bill to force social media political messenger disclosures
The Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously supported a bill requiring public disclosure of paid content by political campaigns and candidates.
The bill, known as House Bill 1039, aims to inform voters about endorsements on social media and does not specify a follower threshold for influencers. [ more ]
Teacher arrested after allegedly threatening Muslim student
A middle school teacher in Georgia was arrested for making terroristic threats and cruelty to children after threatening to behead a Muslim student who was offended by an Israeli flag in his classroom.
The incident report lists over 20 witnesses who heard the teacher shouting profane threats at the students, including using derogatory language and violent threats. [ more ]
Puma Pantone Mimes the Color of the Year With New Scoot Zeros
The Portland Trail Blazers' rookie, Scoot Henderson, has released his first signature shoe, the PUMA Scoot Zeros, which features the on-trend color 'Peach Fizz'
The shoes are styled to represent Henderson's hometown state of Georgia and feature Puma's PROFOAM EVA and a lime green PUMA Formstrip flame [ more ]
Puma Pantone Mimes the Color of the Year With New Scoot Zeros
The Portland Trail Blazers' rookie, Scoot Henderson, has released his first signature shoe, the PUMA Scoot Zeros, which features the on-trend color 'Peach Fizz'
The shoes are styled to represent Henderson's hometown state of Georgia and feature Puma's PROFOAM EVA and a lime green PUMA Formstrip flame [ more ]
Puma Pantone Mimes the Color of the Year With New Scoot Zeros
The Portland Trail Blazers' rookie, Scoot Henderson, has released his first signature shoe, the PUMA Scoot Zeros, which features the on-trend color 'Peach Fizz'
The shoes are styled to represent Henderson's hometown state of Georgia and feature Puma's PROFOAM EVA and a lime green PUMA Formstrip flame [ more ]
Apology Letters By Sidney Powell And Kenneth Chesebro In Georgia Election Case Are One Sentence Long
Lawyers Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro have written one-sentence apology letters as part of their plea deals in the Georgia election interference case.
The letters do not acknowledge President Biden's win or denounce the baseless conspiracy theories they pushed. [ more ]