ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia bill that would reduce sentences for those who could tie their crimes to domestic abuse is on its way to becoming law. Women nationwide are in prison for killing their ...

Prosecutors accused her of stabbing him. “It happened so fast,” Favors, 58, told The Associated Press from prison in Georgia, later adding, “I felt my life was at risk.” Between 74% and 95 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. House Election Integrity Chairman Stan Gunter speaks about election bill SB 89 on Sine Die, the last day of ...

Georgia lawmakers have approved a $250 million budget to improve prison conditions, including hiring 700 new guards and increasing staff salaries. Monique Monge, whose son died in custody ...

Georgia's House Bill 582 allows abuse survivors to seek reduced sentences for crimes linked to their abuse, joining other states with similar laws. The bill permits judges to reduce sentences for ...