Abortion Law

On Friday, a Fulton County judge blocked enforcement of the "heartbeat law." Lawyers for the state are appealing to the Georgia Supreme Court.

A Fulton County judge has ruled that the state can't enforce its six week ban on most abortions. State officials are appealing.

In brief: Judge overturns state's abortion law — County to provide help for renters facing eviction — More money for North Athens project — Dems sue state over Saturday voting — Flynn to testify in election probe — UGA stays at #1 in CFP rankings

Emory gynecologist Carrie Cwiak, talks to us about the state of reproductive rights in Georgia post-Roe.

In brief: Clarke County begins vote counting today — More from this week's challenge to to Georgia's abortion law — Former Trump Chief of Staff Meadows fights Georgia subpoena — Hyundai breaks ground on Bryan County plant — Coke banks $11.1B in revenue — Hawks head to Motown

In brief: Thomas blocks Graham subpoena in election probe — Opponents of Georgia's "heartbeat law" testify in court — GA students performing at pre-pandemic levels in reading — UGA soccer player named SEC freshman of the week for second week in a row.

Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the Georgia law that could ban most abortions once cardiac activity can be detected will go to court.

In brief: Fulton County judge won't grant temporary injunction to abortion law, but lawsuit moves forward; state to issue $350 payments to some on aid programs; Kemp nominates new GBI director

The marathon five and a half hour meeting drew nearly two hours of public comment.

In brief: Fed appeals court gives restrictive abortion law the go-ahead; First Lady to visit Athens today; ACC marijuana ordinance set for vote on Aug 2; some county elections board continue to audit election results