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Two accused 'dead' Georgia voters very much alive despite claims - and they voted legally
Breaking News11Alive confirmed that two of the four Georgia voters the president accused of fraudulently voting “dead” are alive.5:45 PM EST November 13, 2020continue to be in the headlines after last week's general election, including the claims that people who are dead voted. 11Alive confirmed that two of the four Georgia voters the president's campaign accused of fraudulently voting while “dead” are alive. President Donald Trump’s claiming that James Blalock of Covington, who is deceased, voted in the election. “The only problem? He passed away 14 years ago....…Breaking News11Alive confirmed that two of the four Georgia voters the president accused of fraudulently voting “dead” are alive.5:45 PM EST November 13, 2020continue to be in the headlines after last week's general election, including the claims that people who are dead voted. 11Alive confirmed that two of the four Georgia voters the president's campaign accused of fraudulently voting while “dead” are alive. President Donald Trump’s claiming that James Blalock of Covington, who is deceased, voted in the election. “The only problem? He passed away 14 years ago....WW…
House members in Georgia to inspect Irwin County facility where unwanted surgeries on women were alleged
Breaking News'We are here to investigate reports of women being subjected to forced medical procedures,' a Texas representative wrote on Twitter.10:44 AM EDT September 26, 2020IRWIN COUNTY, Ga. — A House delegation traveled to Georgia on Saturday to inspect the controversial ICE detention center in Irwin County, where by a number of women.Members of the and were among those headed to south Georgia, according to social media posts by House members.RELATED:A spokesman for Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson, who serves the 4th District east of Atlanta, confirmed he was among those in Irwin County....…Breaking News'We are here to investigate reports of women being subjected to forced medical procedures,' a Texas representative wrote on Twitter.10:44 AM EDT September 26, 2020IRWIN COUNTY, Ga. — A House delegation traveled to Georgia on Saturday to inspect the controversial ICE detention center in Irwin County, where by a number of women.Members of the and were among those headed to south Georgia, according to social media posts by House members.RELATED:A spokesman for Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson, who serves the 4th District east of Atlanta, confirmed he was among those in Irwin County....WW…
Georgia Dems try to rally around Raphael Warnock
Breaking NewsBut other Democrats in Senate race say they won't pull out6:05 PM EDT September 21, 2020ATLANTA — The pressure is rising on some running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia to pull out of the race and endorse the presumed frontrunner,The call has grown more urgent with the death Friday ofThere are two U.S. Senate races before Georgia voters, but the November winner of the jungle primary special election could take office later this year -- before the new Congress is seated in January. And some Democrats want the well-funded pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, to get a chance to...…Breaking NewsBut other Democrats in Senate race say they won't pull out6:05 PM EDT September 21, 2020ATLANTA — The pressure is rising on some running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia to pull out of the race and endorse the presumed frontrunner,The call has grown more urgent with the death Friday ofThere are two U.S. Senate races before Georgia voters, but the November winner of the jungle primary special election could take office later this year -- before the new Congress is seated in January. And some Democrats want the well-funded pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, to get a chance to...WW…
Group files court document alleging setback in Georgia's election preparation
Breaking NewsThe group filed a screenshot of a message from the state's elections division director to counties referencing a database error.9:12 AM EDT September 26, 2020ATLANTA — An elections integrity group alleging a serious technical issue in Georgia's preparation for the November vote, after apparently learning of it by way of a message from the Secretary of State's Office to counties.The document, filed by the , includes a screenshot of a message from the , Chris Harvey, to counties. That message references an "error in the November database which will require every county to...…Breaking NewsThe group filed a screenshot of a message from the state's elections division director to counties referencing a database error.9:12 AM EDT September 26, 2020ATLANTA — An elections integrity group alleging a serious technical issue in Georgia's preparation for the November vote, after apparently learning of it by way of a message from the Secretary of State's Office to counties.The document, filed by the , includes a screenshot of a message from the , Chris Harvey, to counties. That message references an "error in the November database which will require every county to...WW…
Arrest warrant issued for University Ave. Wendy's arson suspect
Breaking News29-year-old Natalie White is suspected of setting fire to the Wendy's restaurant where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed on June 12.12:03 PM EDT June 20, 2020ATLANTA — An arrest warrant has been issued for a 29-year-old woman in connection with the fire that destroyed the Wendy's restaurant on University Avenue last weekend.According to a release from Sgt. Cortez Stafford from the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, an arrest warrant has been issued for Natalie White.Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer in the parking lot of that restaurant on Friday,...…Breaking News29-year-old Natalie White is suspected of setting fire to the Wendy's restaurant where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed on June 12.12:03 PM EDT June 20, 2020ATLANTA — An arrest warrant has been issued for a 29-year-old woman in connection with the fire that destroyed the Wendy's restaurant on University Avenue last weekend.According to a release from Sgt. Cortez Stafford from the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, an arrest warrant has been issued for Natalie White.Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer in the parking lot of that restaurant on Friday,...WW…
GA rep, driver indicted in connection to fatal Cedartown crash where cyclist was left dying in ditch
Breaking NewsEric Keais was left dying in a ditch for over an hour after being hit while riding his bike. No one called 911 - not the driver, a state rep, or the police chief.6:30 PM EST December 10, 2020CEDARTOWN, Ga. — A has indicted a Georgia representative in connection to a that happened in 2019.According to the documents obtained by 11Alive, , 33, has been indicted on the charge of reckless conduct after not immediately calling 911 to report a hit-and-run accident, constituting a "gross deviation from the standard of care which a reasonable person would exercise in the situation," the...…Breaking NewsEric Keais was left dying in a ditch for over an hour after being hit while riding his bike. No one called 911 - not the driver, a state rep, or the police chief.6:30 PM EST December 10, 2020CEDARTOWN, Ga. — A has indicted a Georgia representative in connection to a that happened in 2019.According to the documents obtained by 11Alive, , 33, has been indicted on the charge of reckless conduct after not immediately calling 911 to report a hit-and-run accident, constituting a "gross deviation from the standard of care which a reasonable person would exercise in the situation," the...WW…
Critics warn of 'dire' election software update across state
Breaking NewsThey allege it's poorly installed and hasn't been tested, as early voting begins next week.5:49 PM EDT October 6, 2020ATLANTA — Some computer experts are warning that Georgia faces a potentially disastrous election because of on the state's . Now critics are saying the software is being improperly installed and tested. The state ordered the software update – which requires a jump drive to be plugged into each of the state’s nearly 34,000 new voting machines. That’s the easy part.In Fulton County, workers spent much of the last week updating software on the...…Breaking NewsThey allege it's poorly installed and hasn't been tested, as early voting begins next week.5:49 PM EDT October 6, 2020ATLANTA — Some computer experts are warning that Georgia faces a potentially disastrous election because of on the state's . Now critics are saying the software is being improperly installed and tested. The state ordered the software update – which requires a jump drive to be plugged into each of the state’s nearly 34,000 new voting machines. That’s the easy part.In Fulton County, workers spent much of the last week updating software on the...WW…
Kemp on why there's no statewide shelter-in-place order: I'm letting local officials take the lead
Breaking NewsKemp said he's been trying to balance the needs of the state, while allowing the leaders of those smaller communities to determine what's best for them.9:26 PM EDT March 26, 2020ATLANTA — It's a question that citizens across the state of Georgia have been asking since the coronavirus pandemic reached our state: Will Gov. Brian Kemp issue a shelter in place order for Georgians?The question has come up repeatedly after one medical expert warned that Georgia was when it comes to curbing the spread of COVID-19, that has claimed more than 50 lives in a matter of weeks.While Kemp...…Breaking NewsKemp said he's been trying to balance the needs of the state, while allowing the leaders of those smaller communities to determine what's best for them.9:26 PM EDT March 26, 2020ATLANTA — It's a question that citizens across the state of Georgia have been asking since the coronavirus pandemic reached our state: Will Gov. Brian Kemp issue a shelter in place order for Georgians?The question has come up repeatedly after one medical expert warned that Georgia was when it comes to curbing the spread of COVID-19, that has claimed more than 50 lives in a matter of weeks.While Kemp...WW…
Atlanta mayor tweets photo of message where someone called her a racial slur
Breaking News'With my daughter looking over my shoulder, I received this message on my phone.'11:23 PM EDT April 22, 2020ATLANTA — Many people on social media are standing beside Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms after where she says someone called her a racial slur."With my daughter looking over my shoulder, I received this message on my phone. I pray for you,"The photo of the message shows that the person used the n-word and said "just shut up and RE-OPEN ATLANTA.""'Conscientious stupidity or sincere ignorance.' ~Martin Luther King, Jr.," she said in her tweet.11Alive blurred the photo...…Breaking News'With my daughter looking over my shoulder, I received this message on my phone.'11:23 PM EDT April 22, 2020ATLANTA — Many people on social media are standing beside Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms after where she says someone called her a racial slur."With my daughter looking over my shoulder, I received this message on my phone. I pray for you,"The photo of the message shows that the person used the n-word and said "just shut up and RE-OPEN ATLANTA.""'Conscientious stupidity or sincere ignorance.' ~Martin Luther King, Jr.," she said in her tweet.11Alive blurred the photo...WW…
Gravesite of Henry W. Grady desecrated
Breaking NewsGrady's name is on several major landmarks and locations around Atlanta - and the state.1:54 AM EDT June 13, 2020ATLANTA — 11Alive has learned that someone went into and vandalized the gravesite of Henry W. Grady at . Generations of the Grady family are buried there.Grady's name for more than a century and can all around the city - and across the state. Grady is the namesake of and a Midtown high school. His statue also sits just off of Marietta Street and, in Athens, his name adorns the University of Georgia's School of Journalism.However, some have called for Atlanta to...…Breaking NewsGrady's name is on several major landmarks and locations around Atlanta - and the state.1:54 AM EDT June 13, 2020ATLANTA — 11Alive has learned that someone went into and vandalized the gravesite of Henry W. Grady at . Generations of the Grady family are buried there.Grady's name for more than a century and can all around the city - and across the state. Grady is the namesake of and a Midtown high school. His statue also sits just off of Marietta Street and, in Athens, his name adorns the University of Georgia's School of Journalism.However, some have called for Atlanta to...WW…