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Fulton County DA says delaying Graham testimony would ‘harm’ grand jury probe

ATLANTA — Fulton County prosecutors pushed back Friday against U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who is seeking to delay his testimony before the special purpose grand jury studying interference in Georgia’s 2020 elections as he appeals a recent ruling from a federal judge.

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022

Mets lose to Braves, 3-2, in series finale as Jacob deGrom outdueled

ATLANTA — There are times when you watch Jacob deGrom and think he may never give up a run again.

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022

‘Minor’ bulging disc may keep Taijuan Walker from next start

ATLANTA — Mets right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker, last seen throwing just two innings on Tuesday night before leaving with back spasms, took some time out of his treatment to explain how he’s feeling.

Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022

Rudy Giuliani, new target of Fulton County election probe, testifies before grand jury

ATLANTA — Rudy Giuliani, the onetime personal attorney of former President Donald Trump, testified before the Fulton County special purpose grand jury examining Georgia’s 2020 elections for roughly six hours on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022

Lawyer for leader of Black Hammer Party disputes ‘street gang’ label

ATLANTA — A lawyer for the jailed leader of the Black Hammer Party on Wednesday disputed the state’s label of the extremist group as a street gang and described her client as “a model member of society.”

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022

Giuliani, new target of Fulton probe, to testify before grand jury

ATLANTA — Rudy Giuliani, the onetime personal attorney of former President Donald Trump, entered the Fulton County courthouse on Wednesday morning to testify before the special purpose grand jury examining Georgia’s 2020 elections.

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022

How the CFP chose Atlanta for another championship game

ATLANTA — The College Football Playoff decided to bring its national championship game back to Atlanta in January 2025 because “the city has every ingredient necessary,” CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock said.

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022

Rudy Giuliani set to testify in Georgia election probe

Rudy Giuliani is scheduled to appear in an Atlanta courthouse to testify before a special grand jury in an investigation into possible illegal attempts to influence the 2020 election in Georgia

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

Feds investigating Black Hammer Party in wide-ranging criminal probe

ATLANTA — The Black Hammer Party, an Atlanta-based extremist group that preaches violent revolution against the United States government, is the target of a joint investigation by the FBI and the Fayetteville Police Department on a charges ranging from weapons offenses and narcotics to kidnapping and human trafficking.

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022

Taijuan Walker becomes second straight Mets starter to leave game after just two innings against Braves

ATLANTA — For the second straight night, the Mets’ starting pitcher left the game after completing just two innings.

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022