/tags/georgia georgia en-US Copyright Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:31:30 GMT /news-partners/2021-04-06/mlb-moves-all-star-game-to-colorado-amid-uproar-over-georgia-voting-law The change came in response to Georgia's controversial new voting law, which the MLB says is against its values. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:31:30 GMT /news-partners/2021-04-06/mlb-moves-all-star-game-to-colorado-amid-uproar-over-georgia-voting-law Bill Chappell /2021-04-01/based-on-a-lie-georgia-voting-law-faces-wave-of-corporate-backlash A growing number of company executives are speaking out against Georgia's new voting law, which critics say will restrict voting access and disproportionately harm people of color. Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:19:59 GMT /2021-04-01/based-on-a-lie-georgia-voting-law-faces-wave-of-corporate-backlash Rachel Treisman /news-partners/2021-02-28/why-republicans-are-moving-to-fix-elections-that-werent-broken GOP-led legislatures in dozens of states are moving to change election laws in ways that could make it harder to vote, for example, by reducing early voting days or limiting access to voting by mail. Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-28/why-republicans-are-moving-to-fix-elections-that-werent-broken Steve Inskeep /news-partners/2021-02-23/mother-of-ahmaud-arbery-files-civil-lawsuit-on-anniversary-of-sons-killing The suit names Gregory and Travis McMichael, as well as William "Roddie" Bryan, who are all facing felony murder charges in connection with Arbery's death. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:59:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-23/mother-of-ahmaud-arbery-files-civil-lawsuit-on-anniversary-of-sons-killing Brakkton Booker /news-partners/2021-02-19/georgia-republicans-file-sweeping-elections-bill-to-limit-early-and-absentee-voting Republican lawmakers vowed to make changes in response to false claims of election fraud in 2020, when Democrats won the presidential race in Georgia then flipped both U.S. Senate seats. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:04:29 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-19/georgia-republicans-file-sweeping-elections-bill-to-limit-early-and-absentee-voting Stephen Fowler /news-partners/2021-02-10/georgia-district-attorney-is-investigating-trumps-call-to-overturn-election In a letter to state officials, the top prosecutor in Atlanta said the investigation will look into potential violations of state law stemming from Trump's call with election officials last month. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:42 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-10/georgia-district-attorney-is-investigating-trumps-call-to-overturn-election Stephen Fowler /news-partners/2021-02-07/after-record-2020-turnout-state-republicans-weigh-making-it-harder-to-vote After an election that saw record voter turnout, some GOP state lawmakers are proposing a wave of new voting laws that would effectively make it more difficult to vote in future elections. Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-07/after-record-2020-turnout-state-republicans-weigh-making-it-harder-to-vote Stephen Fowler, Abigail Censky, Brett Neely, Ben Giles /news-partners/2021-01-20/with-new-georgia-senators-sworn-in-democrats-officially-control-the-senate A Democratic majority, even a thin one, allows the party to set the chamber's legislative agenda and makes it easier to confirm President Biden's Cabinet picks. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:51:15 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-20/with-new-georgia-senators-sworn-in-democrats-officially-control-the-senate Barbara Sprunt /news-partners/2021-01-06/jon-ossoff-wins-georgia-runoff-handing-democrats-senate-control He defeated Republican David Perdue in a closely watched race, according to The Associated Press. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:56:41 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-06/jon-ossoff-wins-georgia-runoff-handing-democrats-senate-control Alana Wise, Alana Wise /news-partners/2021-01-06/welcome-to-the-new-georgia-raphael-warnock-on-his-win-in-senate-runoff He becomes the first Black person to be elected to the Senate from the state and the first Black Democratic senator from the South. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:46:33 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-06/welcome-to-the-new-georgia-raphael-warnock-on-his-win-in-senate-runoff Barbara Sprunt