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Officer Matthew Cook speaks about his use of the Flock system as an employee of the Gainesville Police Department during a townhall-style meeting hosted by Citizens for a Free Lumpkin. (Keith Murden/CNI News Service)

Officer Matthew Cook speaks about his use of the Flock system as an employee of the Gainesville Police Department during a townhall-style meeting hosted by Citizens for a Free Lumpkin. (Keith Murden/CNI News Service)

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Flock comments cause controversy

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Friday, August 14, 2026
By Keith Murden and Matt AikenCNI News Service One law enforcement officer’s comments about Flock security cameras during a recent public forum appear to have kicked off an internal audit at the Gainesville Police Department, according to local officials.
Kevin Marsteller

Kevin Marsteller

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Clayton taps Cornelia officer as new chief

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Friday, August 14, 2026
by Enoch AutryCNI News Service In May, Michael Turner was sworn in as the new police chief in Clayton. He succeeded Andy Strait.Less than three months later, Turner announced his intentions to resign his position as chief, effective Aug. 28.
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Jury awards $22M in malpractice suit

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Friday, July 3, 2026
By Megan HornCNI News ServiceA verdict of $22 million in a medical malpractice, wrongful death case was returned against two physicians and radiology group by a jury in Rabun County Superior Court on Friday, June 26.

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Kemp signs elections bill

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
By Ty TagamiCapitol Beat News ServiceGov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law Thursday that delays the July 1 ban on the use of QR codes in Georgia’s voting machines.His signature postpones the prohibition until Jan. 1, 2028, giving lawmakers more time to adopt new election procedures.
Emir Caner was Truett McConnell University’s president for 17 years. He separated from TMU in September 2025. (File)

Emir Caner was Truett McConnell University’s president for 17 years. He separated from TMU in September 2025. (File)

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Former president sues university

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Friday, June 26, 2026
By Carly HendersonCNI News ServiceFormer Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner has filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the university, alleging trustees improperly terminated his employment last year despite a contract that was set to run through 2031.
Election 2026

Election 2026

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Jackson defeats Jones for GOP gubernatorial nomination

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Friday, June 19, 2026
By Ty TagamiCapitol Beat News ServiceEntrepreneur Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for governor and will compete in November for the state’s top office against Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
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Election 2026

Collins wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
By Ty TagamiBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Service U.S. Rep. Mike Collins defeated political newcomer Derek Dooley in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate and will face incumbent Jon Ossoff in November.
Jonathan Stribling

Jonathan Stribling

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Former HCHS principal is White County superintendent finalist

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Friday, January 30, 2026
By Denise EtheridgeA familiar face is expected to soon fill the top leadership role at the White County School System.The White County Board of Education named Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Stribling as the sole candidate for the school superintendent position during a called meeting Jan. 22.

Kemp activates National Guard ahead of winter storm Fern

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Saturday, January 24, 2026
By Ty TagamiBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News ServiceWith an ice storm named Fern bearing down on Georgia Saturday afternoon, Gov. Brian Kemp activated the National Guard, staging 120 members to deploy to the northeast part of the state, where ice and wind were expected to cause the most disruption.