Georgia axes maternal health panel after leak about abortion deaths

"A scare tactic meant to stop full investigations into the circumstances of pregnant women’s deaths across the state"

Dr. Kathleen Toomey

Georgia officials have dissolved a committee responsible for investigating deaths of pregnant women in the state, after one or more members leaked confidential information about deaths linked to the state's strict abortion laws.

In a letter sent to members of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC), Georgia health commissioner Kathleen Toomey said an investigation failed to identify those responsible for the leak, so all current members would be removed.

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Georgia Supreme Court halts controversial election rules while weighing appeal

Georgia’s top court on Tuesday declined to let several controversial election rules go into effect while it weighs an appeal by national Republicans. They were passed in recent months by the State Election Board, then struck down by a lower court.....MORE

US state of Georgia reports record turnout on first day of early voting

The state of Georgia has reported a record turnout on the first day of early voting in the United States elections, revealing a high level of engagement in the key battleground state.

Historically, large turnouts for early voting have favoured Democrats, although both parties have been urging voters to go to the polls early in states where it is allowed.

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