Surinder Chadha Jimenez, attorney for 'Cop City' RICO defendant Ayla King, speaks to the press on his appeal for acquittal on the grounds of double jeopardy after Judge Kevin Farmer declared a mistrial.

Cop City RICO: Trial of Ayla King delayed again over mistrial, double jeopardy appeal

The speedy trial of “Cop City” racketeering defendant Ayla King resumed Monday after 18 months of delays, but after Judge Kevin Farmer declared a mistrial, the case was promptly put back on hold as the Georgia Court of Appeals rules on whether King faces double jeopardy.  “What I’m appealing right now is that my client […]

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin M. Farmer, presiding over the Cop City RICO trial of Ayla King.
Video Cop City RICO: Mistrial declared in Ayla King’s case || Full Court Proceeding

The Cop City RICO trial of Ayla King is once again headed to the Georgia Court of Appeals after Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin M. Farmer declares a mistrial.

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Meet the Atlanta City Council candidates: Rohit Malhotra for city council president
Georgia Power poised to freeze base rates until 2028 — with a catch

In a marathon, seven-hour rate case hearing Thursday, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) weighed Georgia Power’s request to keep base consumer power rates frozen at their current level for three additional years.

Atlanta City Hall Tower, viewed from below. Vanessa Manley
Senior APD official failed to disclose financial interest in police tech company, ethics probe finds

A senior APD official held an equity stake in a police technology company while using his official position to promote the company’s products to departments across the United States, investigators say.

A photo of the the Georgia State Capitol, where the 2025 Georgia legislative session passed anti-trans legislation items attacking gender affirming care.
Opinion — Misplaced priorities: Policing trans bodies over securing our freedoms
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Meet the Atlanta City Council candidates: Marci Collier Overstreet for city council president

District 11 Council Member Marci Collier Overstreet stresses keeping the same people on the Council as crucial to Atlanta’s advancement.

Two reporters in profile speaking with a man holding a sign that has Georgia Power's logo on it and reads "We Burn They Earn."
Explainer: Holding the Georgia Public Service Commission accountable with the People’s Power Union

The People's Power Union, an organizing initiative by Georgia Conservation Voters, seeks to ensure the Public Service Commission works for all Georgians.

ACPC welcomes new board member Cecily Welch
The family of Aberlardo Avellandeda-Delgado standing on the steps of a building. Avellandeda-Delgado, a south Georgia grandfather, died while in transit in the custody of ICE contractors.
A 68-year-old grandfather died in ICE’s custody. His family seeks answers.

Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado was healthy when he entered Lowndes County Jail. He died while en route to ICE’s Stewart Detention Center less than four weeks later, leaving his family in shock.

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