Russ Bynum, The Associated Press

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Justice Department sues Georgia county, saying elections violate rights of Black voters

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- The U.S. Justice Department sued a Georgia county Thursday, alleging that its method of electing county commissioners discriminates against Black voters.

Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked cars

Georgia judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a city ordinance outlawing guns left in unlocked cars

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- A judge has thrown out a lawsuit by a Georgia gun owner who sought to challenge a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines and potential jail time for people who leave firearms inside unlocked cars.

Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs in

Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs in

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- A Georgia gun owner's attorney asked a judge Wednesday to halt enforcement of a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines and possibly jail time for people who leave guns inside unlocked cars.