Georgias

Georgia’s Innovative Approach to School Safety: Prosecuting Parents in School Shooting Cases

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Atlanta, Georgia — In a pioneering approach to tackling the epidemic of school shootings, Georgia is testing a groundbreaking legal strategy that has stirred national interest and debate: prosecuting parents for the violent actions of their children. This move stems from instances where minors have used their parents’ firearms to carry out attacks on school … Read more

“Legacy” of racial violence haunts Georgia’s Lake Lanier, underwater rescues use robots

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Georgia – Over a century ago, a tragic incident occurred in Forsyth County, Georgia. In September 1912, a white 18-year-old, Mae Crow, was found assaulted in the woods near her family’s home. Despite the lack of witnesses or evidence, a 24-year-old Black man, Rob Edwards, was arrested. He was then taken from the … Read more