Coalition holds rally against charter schools amendment
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ATLANTA -
A diverse coalition opposed to Georgia's charter schools amendment rallied at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday.
State Sen. Emanuel Jones also filed requests with the Georgia attorney general and the U.S. attorney general to open investigations of voter fraud in connection with the amendment.
Jones argues that the ballot question contains deceptive language and he contends that big money is attempting to hijack school choice in Georgia.
Those supporting the charter schools referendum marched to the state Capitol last week.
If the constitutional amendment is approved, it would give the state more authority to fund charter schools.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:21:22 GMT
A judge has sentenced Michael Parson to the maximum of 35 years in jail for the attempted murder of his wife. On Thursday, Parson was convicted of shooting his wife, Adina, eight times in 2012.
A judge has sentenced Michael Parson to the maximum of 35 years in jail for the attempted murder of his wife. During an emotional sentencing hearing on Friday morning, Parson's mother told the court she still doesn't believe he is the shooter.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:08:41 GMT
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:45:21 GMT
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
Georgia State Troopers are planning to increase patrols during the holiday weekend to look out for impaired drivers, seatbelt violations and other offenses.
Georgia State Troopers are planning to increase patrols during the holiday weekend to look out for impaired drivers, seatbelt violations and other offenses.
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