FIRST ON FOX: A World War II hero from backwoods Georgia inspires Americans today even from the grave. The story of U.S. Army PFC Ervin O. Jones is worthy of a song. Craig Gleason, a Georgia songwriter, penned “The Ballad of Ervin O. Jones” in 2014, after he and his daughter came across the soldier’s headstone in a churchyard cemetery …
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Georgia couple sentenced to prison for abusing 8-week-old son
A Georgia couple were sentenced to a year and a half in prison following their conviction for repeatedly abusing their 8-week-old son. A Pike County jury found Tarilyn Allie Lester Alexander and Joseph Tyler Alexanderguilty of eight counts of aggravated battery and four counts of first-degree cruelty to children earlier this month, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. In the seven …
Read More »GA lawmaker probing Fani Willis says more hearings to come after ‘credible’ witness testimony
A Georgia state senator spearheading the probe into the Fulton County district attorney’s office says some of District Attorney Fani Willis’ claims about her relationship are “dubious” after one whistleblower’s testimony. On Thursday, the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations, chaired by Republican state Sen. Bill Cowsert, held its fourth hearing as part of its investigation into Willis’ alleged misconduct …
Read More »Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis appeals after judge drops multiple Trump charges
The prosecutor in former President Donald Trump’s racketeering case in Georgia is appealing a judge’s decision to drop multiple charges against the former commander in chief. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee previously ruled in March that six charges against Trump and his co-defendants lacked sufficient detail and should be dismissed. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis filed a …
Read More »Sununu names the two governors all the other governors hate
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu slammed two of his gubernatorial colleagues Thursday, saying many of the governors he’s served alongside get along with each other, save for California’s Gavin Newsom and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Sununu was responding to a question from Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RISE) moderator Fred Ryan about the difference in dynamics between …
Read More »'The View' co-host scolds Fani Willis and Nathan Wade for workplace romance: 'Stupid thing to do'
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin unleashed on Fulton County DA Fani Willis and her ex-boyfriend Nathan Wade for jeopardizing the prosecution of former President Trump in Georgia on Thursday, arguing that workplace romances are “professional suicide.” “I think this was one of the biggest unforced errors almost in our nation’s history. You do not have an office affair when our …
Read More »Georgia angler hooks unique-looking fish, snags state record two months after it's broken
A fisherman in Georgia is now the second angler to set a new record for the same fish in the span of two months. Brian C. Richburg, 29, from Brunswick, Georgia, is now the official record holder for the queen triggerfish after reeling in the vibrant species on May 17, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The …
Read More »Fani Willis’ ex-staffer testifies she was fired after blowing whistle on DA’s spending
A fourth Georgia state Senate investigation committee hearing as part of its probe into alleged misconduct by District Attorney Fani Willis concluded Thursday afternoon. The Senate Special Committee on Investigations, chaired by Republican state Sen. Bill Cowsert, considered sworn testimony from witness Amanda Timpson, who served as Willis’ director of juvenile diversion programs but says she was demoted and eventually …
Read More »Biden's abortion script flipped by businesswoman's boost to pro-life groups
FIRST ON FOX: A number of pro-life organizations in one major swing state got a big boost on Mother’s Day as one Republican businesswoman aims to flip the script on Democrats’ abortion narrative this election year. Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia, a staunch proponent of policies protecting the unborn, donated nearly $150,000 to more than two dozen groups …
Read More »Nathan Wade spotted at Fani Willis' victory party 'all smiles': report
Former special prosecutor Nathan Wade was spotted attending the campaign party for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after her primary victory in Georgia Tuesday night. Willis quickly defeated her Democratic challenger Christian Wise Smith by over 30,000 votes Tuesday night. Willis was seen mingling with the crowd in a glittery blue dress after her win at an event in …
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