More Election Case Charges Dropped

A Fulton County judge on Friday dismissed an additional three charges against President Trump and others in the 2020 election case, citing jurisdictional issues.

Judge Scott McAfee left other charges in place.

Trump attorney Steve Sadow called for an end to the case, saying, “This politically charged prosecution has to come to an end.”

The judge’s ruling came as Pete Skandalakis, head of the state’s Prosecuting Attorneys Council, appointed himself to take over from disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after he was unable to find any other willing prosecutors.

  Bulldogs’ Playoff Hopes Soar

Georgia rose to No. 4 in the AP college football poll and strengthened its bid for the College Football Playoff with its 35-10 win over Texas on Saturday.

One analyst gives the Bulldogs a 98.5% chance of making the playoffs, either with an at-large bid or by qualifying for and winning the SEC title game.

On Saturday in Athens, the Bulldogs pulled away late to beat Texas, led by a strong performance by quarterback Gunner Stockton and a rare onside kick.

“Our offense is like a big, strong anaconda, just squeezing you,” Smart said.

Georgia’s defense stifled quarterback Arch Manning and the rest of Texas’ offense in the Longhorns’ first-ever visit to Athens.

Primetime Showdown Awaits Tech

Georgia Tech moved a step closer to earning a spot in the ACC football title game following its 36-34 win against Boston College on Saturday.

The victory set the stage for a primetime showdown with Pitt at 7 p.m. Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.

The Yellow Jackets also remain in the hunt for a College Football Playoff berth. They slipped one spot to No. 15 in the AP college football rankings released on Sunday.

In Saturday’s game, Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King racked up 425 total yards and a touchdown, while kicker Aidan Birr nailed a 23-yard game-winner with 11 seconds left.

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➤ Rome: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Rome, cited a range of public policy disputes causing a split between her and President Trump, including the funding of overseas military actions. (More)

➤ Statewide: State and national Republicans criticized ads aimed at boosting U.S. Senate hopeful Derek Dooley by linking his fellow GOP primary opponents to the partial federal government shutdown. (More)

➤ Union County: Search crews scoured Blood Mountain for missing law professor Charles Hosch of Dallas, Texas, last seen on Nov. 11 on the Byron Herbert Reece Trailhead. (More)

➤ Hazlehurst: Firefighters responded to a tire and grassland fire on Hatton Still Road on Saturday, with at least one home lost. (More)

➤ Valdosta: Second Harvest of South Georgia said its holiday food distribution on Saturday drew a capacity crowd, with 2,000 vehicles lined up. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Falcons lost in overtime 30-27 to Carolina on Sunday, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and wide receiver Drake London leaving the game in the second half with knee injuries. (More)

➤ Georgia men’s basketball outlasted Georgia Tech 92-87 in Athens on Friday. (More)

➤ Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. reaffirmed his desire to stay with the team, posting “Braves44VER” after winning this year’s NL Comeback Player award. (More)

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➤ Long-range weather models do not forecast any snow for Georgia this Thanksgiving, with clear skies and temperatures in the 50s and 60s expected statewide. (More)

➤ More than 275 students from 26 counties competed in the 2025 Southeast Georgia Skills Challenge, with Statesboro and Southeast Bulloch High earning top honors. (More)

➤ Hundreds of people joined the Hope in Every Step walk at Piedmont Park to support foster youth, raising awareness for services aiding teens transitioning from care. (More)

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