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New evidence in Georgia couple's killing reeled in while magnet fishing in creek

While magnet fishing in a Georgia creek, a citizen reeled in a rifle and some belongings of Bud and June Runion. The Runions' suspected killer is set to go on trial as early as August.

CBS News · 6h

Person fishing with a magnet pulls up rifle, other "new evidence" in 2015 killing of Georgia couple, investigators say

A person magnet fishing in Horse Creek found a .22-caliber rifle, a cellphone, driver's licenses and credit cards, authorities said.

Miami Herald · 20h

Magnet fisher reels in rifle, cell phone linked to 2015 double murder, Georgia cops say

A magnet fishing trip dredged up new evidence linked to the 2015 killings of an Atlanta-area couple, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. On April 14, someone uncovered a .22-caliber rifle while magnet fishing on Horse Creek in McRae-Helena,

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Fox News on MSN · 2h

Gov. Brian Kemp signing a bill to make squatting a crime in Georgia: 'This is insanity'

Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" that he intends to sign the Georgia Squatter Reform Act, which will make squatting a crime in the state.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1h

Georgia governor signs bill to launch ‘Promise Scholarships’

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a measure to allow families to spend taxpayer money on private school tuition, which school choice proponents lauded, though critics worry it will cut resources from strapped school systems.

The Associated Press on MSN · 21h

$6,500 school vouchers coming to Georgia as bill gets final passage and heads to governor

Proclaiming that “education is truly the great equalizer,” Gov Brian Kemp signed a law on Tuesday that will give up to $6,500 a year to some Georgia families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses.

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Guard kills Georgia inmate at hospital after he overpowered other officer, investigators say

Authorities say a Georgia prison guard shot and killed a prisoner she had escorted to a hospital for treatment after he snatched another guard’s pepper spray and used it to overpower him.

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Georgia governor signs controversial bill restricting children's access to the internet

The Peach State has a new law that requires parental consent before allowing minors to create social media accounts.

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Biden shakes off protest fears at Morehouse for Georgia battleground gains

Biden will speak at Morehouse College, a prominent historically black school in Atlanta, on May 19 and at the U.S. Military ...

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Georgia prison officials in ‘flagrant’ violation of solitary confinement reforms, judge says

A federal judge says Georgia prison officials have flagrantly violated a court order to reform conditions for inmates in ...

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Georgia prison guard kills inmate during hospital fight, GBI says

A state prisoner who was being treated at a Washington County hospital was shot and killed Tuesday evening when he overpowered a guard and took his pepper spray before charging at a second guard, ...