An Obama-appointed federal judge ruled in favor of Georgia in a lawsuit filed by an ally of Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams challenging the constitutionality of the state’s election practices. “Although Georgia’s election system is not perfect, the challenged practices violate neither the constitution nor the VRA (Voting Rights Act),” Judge Steve Jones wrote. It came in his ruling against Abrams’ Fair Fight Georgia group in a 2018 lawsuit alleging “voter suppression” and “discrimination” after losing to now-Gov. Brian Kemp (her 2022 GOP gubernatorial opponent). Kemp, the Secretary of State when the suit was filed, calls the ruling a victory against Abrams’ attempts to weaponize the legal system for her political gain. This big legal blow to Abrams has Kemp RISING…
Questions linger over Atlanta City Hall investigation
An ongoing investigation into former Atlanta Municipal Clerk Foris Webb III is hitting roadblocks, as city employees are delaying or rejecting interviews by the inspector general. Webb received more than $900,000 in consulting fees from the city for his “work” on a referendum meant to block the city’s law enforcement training center, dubbed “Cop City.” That referendum got held up in court, never wound up doing anything, and the center was built, but Webb continued to cash a $35,000 check each month. Another murky situation at Atlanta City Hall has public trust SINKING…
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