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READ: The U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity

July 1, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump’s official acts as president are immune from prosecution but his private acts are not. The 6-3 decision was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts.

The case was sent back to U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan.

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President Donald Trump arrives with Attorney General Pam Bondi to speak at the Justice Department in Washington, Friday, March 14, 2025. (Pool via AP)

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks during Day 2 of the legislative session at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Georgia backs off THC drink ban, instead allowing sales in liquor stores

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Georgia Power's Plant Bowen in Cartersville is shown in this 2015 photo. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

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Georgia Power grilled about possible gas units not mentioned in long-range plan

Georgia Power this week defended plans to continuing to burn coal to serve data centers and faced questions about the transparency of its pursuit of new gas units.

Georgia backs off THC drink ban, instead allowing sales in liquor stores

THC-infused drinks won't be banned in Georgia under a bill moving toward final votes. Instead, THC drinks could be sold in liquor stores as well as existing hemp retailers.

Is Young Thug back outside? Atlanta rapper to headline another festival

Atlanta rapper Young Thug will headline festivals in Chicago and Belgium this summer, and teased new music under the name UY Scuti.