The Georgia Supreme Court has dismissed a petition from former President Donald Trump that sought to halt an investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The petition argued that the investigation was unconstitutional and that the grand jury was improperly impaneled, but the court ruled that they had no authority to interfere and that the petitioners had not provided any evidence to support their claims. The investigation is ongoing, and the outcome of the case remains to be seen.
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After a 24-hour manhunt, Andre Longmore, the suspect accused of killing four people in a Georgia suburb, was fatally shot by law enforcement forces. Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett declared the suspect "neutralized" and "dead" at a news conference, while officials are still working to determine a motive for the killings. A Henry County sheriff's deputy and a Clayton County police officer were injured in the attempt to arrest Longmore.
Four people have been killed in a mass shooting in the small community of Hampton, Georgia, located 40 miles south of Atlanta. The Hampton Police Department is leading the investigation with the help of Henry County police and sheriff's office, and the suspect is still at large. The incident occurred late Saturday morning in the Dogwood Lakes area, and the public is urged to contact the Hampton Police Department with any information.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has been removed from the House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative lawmakers founded in 2015 to advance conservative policies. Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) made definitive comments on the matter during an appearance on NBC News' “Meet the Press NOW”. Greene, however, said she had not been informed of her ousting and was not concerned about it. Despite her removal, Greene said she had no time for the “drama club” and was not concerned about her ousting from the Freedom Caucus.
A grand jury has been seated in Atlanta to consider whether criminal charges are appropriate for former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. The investigation began after a recorded phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and has expanded to include an examination of a slate of Republican fake electors, phone calls by Trump and others to Georgia. The grand jury is expected to consider a range of potential charges, including election fraud, bribery, and obstruction of justice.
Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) confirmed that a vote was taken to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from the House Freedom Caucus, an ultraconservative Republican group. Chairman Scott Perry, R-Pa., has not directly notified Greene of the decision, but has had multiple conversations with her since the June 23 Freedom Caucus meeting. Greene has been the subject of controversy due to her past comments and social media posts, and the vote is the latest development in the ongoing saga.
On July 2, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the deaths of all five passengers aboard the Titan submersible, which had gone missing four days prior. In response, a Subway restaurant in Georgia posted a roadside sign reading “Our subs don’t implode”, sparking backlash and criticism from the public. Subway has since removed the sign and issued an apology, expressing their condolences to the families of those affected by the tragedy and taking steps to ensure that such insensitivity does not happen again.
Senbere Teferi's heartbreaking mistake cost her the championship of the annual 10-kilometer Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Georgia, which she had won for two consecutive years. Fotyen Tesfay crossed the finish line first and Jesca Chelangat got second place, while Teferi still managed to finish the race in a respectable third place. Despite her mistake, Teferi is still a champion in the eyes of many, inspiring others with her determination and resilience.