Georgia County Sued for Violating Black Voter Rights
Snow and ice will spread through the South early this week, including near the Gulf Coast where wintry weather is rare.
The Department of Justice argues in a lawsuit that Houston County’s method of electing its Board of Commissioners “dilutes the voting strength of Black citizens,” court reco
To combat illegal hunting, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is ramping up enforcement efforts and ensuring that seized game doesn't go to waste.
WUGA’s Alexia Ridley sat down with Houston Gaines, a Republican representing District 120 in the Georgia House of Representatives, to discuss his priorities for this year.
Middle Georgia lawmakers and business owners met for the Macon leg of the 42nd annual Georgia Economic Outlook series on Friday to hear how economic trends will affect their communities.
Steals: 6 (Johnson 2, Releford 2, Williams-Dryden 2). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .558, FT .676.
Godfrey 2-3 1-4 5, A.Newell 6-13 2-4 16, Cain 4-10 2-4 12, Demary 3-10 1-2 8, Lawrence 4-9 2-4 12, Leffew 3-5 0-0 6, Cyril 1-2 0-0 2, Abson 3-4 1-2 7, Montgomery 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-57 9-20 68.
The civil lawsuit says those at-large elections violate the Voting Rights Act by unfairly diluting the influence of Black voters.
Turnovers: 10 (Johnson 4, Durugordon 2, Blakney, Nacey, Swanton-Rodger, Walker). Steals: 6 (Blakney 3, Durugordon 2, Swanton-Rodger).
Preparations are underway from Houston to Atlanta as a rare winter storm sets its sights on the southern U.S., where it's expected to bring a messy mix of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain that could have a major impact on travel and daily life.
Tahaad Pettiford hit 5 of 7 shots from 3-point range, scoring 24 off the bench to help No. 1 Auburn escape No. 23 Georgia with a 70-68 win.