Fulton County
Coverage of Fulton County in the Nexus archive.
- News Wrap: Attempt to collect election worker info rejected
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to collect the names and contact information of Fulton County, Georgia, election workers. New York City officials warned of a high-rise at risk of collapsing. Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage announced his resignation from Parliament over questionable donations.
- Judge quashes Trump demand for private info of all 2020 Fulton County election workers
A Georgia federal judge blocked the Justice Department from enforcing a subpoena demanding personal information of 2020 Fulton County election workers. The judge ruled the request was overly broad, citing expired statutes of limitations for any potential crimes related to the 2020 election and concerns about burdening the county.
- DOJ can’t subpoena Fulton County election workers’ information, Trump-appointed judge rules
A Trump-appointed judge blocked the Department of Justice's subpoena for personal information of nearly 3,000 Fulton County election workers from the 2020 election, citing expired statute of limitations and privacy concerns. The ruling highlights the lack of evidence for alleged voter fraud and the potential risks of exposing sensitive data without a legitimate law enforcement purpose.
- Texas cold case investigation linked to Gloversville man
A Texas cold case investigation has linked human remains found in Texas to a Gloversville native, Eric William Wallace, through DNA evidence. Investigators are working to connect the remains to Wallace and solve the case.
- Judge quashes DOJ subpoena for names of Fulton County’s 2020 election staff
A federal judge denied the Justice Department's request for personal information from election workers in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of its investigation into President Trump's unsubstantiated claims of election fraud in the 2020 election. The judge ruled that the DOJ could not use a grand jury subpoena to obtain the information.
- Judge blocks DOJ subpoena for names of 2020 Fulton County, Georgia, election workers
A judge blocked a Department of Justice subpoena requesting the names of 2020 Fulton County, Georgia, election workers. The legal action pertains to election-related records but does not specify further details about the case or its implications.
- Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot obtain the names and personal contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County. The decision was made in response to the Justice Department's attempt to access this data.
- Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot obtain names and contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County, calling the subpoena unreasonable and overly burdensome. The judge cited expired statutes of limitations for any election-related crimes and rejected the DOJ’s claim that the request was part of a normal investigative process.
- Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 Georgia election workers
A federal judge rejected the U.S. Department of Justice's grand jury subpoena seeking names and contact information of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County, ruling it unreasonable and overly broad. The Justice Department argued the subpoena was part of a normal investigation, while Fulton County claimed it aimed to harass political opponents and exceeded reasonable needs.
- Voting rights attacks are nothing new
The FBI and Justice Department under President Donald Trump are reviewing Georgia's 2020 election records in Fulton County, which includes Atlanta. The county's election results were certified after multiple counts, including a hand recount, and the article highlights historical patterns of vote suppression and property-based voting restrictions in U.S. history.
- Spotted lanternflies are inching closer to Georgia crops. Here’s how experts say you can help.
Spotted lanternflies, an invasive species first detected in Georgia in 2024 near Atlanta, threaten the state’s fruit crops, particularly grapes, peaches, and plums. Experts emphasize monitoring, reporting, and crushing the insects to mitigate their spread, which could impact Georgia’s $70 billion agriculture industry.
- Trump’s Remarkable Losing Streak
President Trump claimed to have developed a legal argument to bypass Congress and impose changes to the U.S. election system, including voter ID requirements. However, his efforts, such as the SAVE America Act and executive orders, have faced judicial rejections and congressional resistance, with courts blocking key proposals and investigations into his 2020 election claims yielding no concrete results.
- FBI orders 260 staffers to Georgia to assist with 2020 election investigation
The FBI has ordered 260 staff members to Georgia to assist in its 2020 election investigation in Fulton County. A memo requests a surge of analysts and specialists, emphasizing the investigation as a priority. Agents previously seized hundreds of ballot boxes in January.
- FBI orders 260 staffers to Georgia to assist with 2020 election investigation
The FBI has ordered 260 staff members to Georgia’s Fulton County to assist with a priority investigation into the 2020 election. A memo obtained by the Associated Press details the 'surge' of analysts and operations specialists following the seizure of hundreds of ballot boxes in January.
- The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election
The FBI has directed over 200 analysts to assist in its investigation of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, requiring them to review 708 records by July 17. The agency seized election-related materials in January, and the Justice Department is examining irregularities during the election process.
- The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election
The FBI is directing over 200 analysts to investigate the 2020 presidential election in Georgia's Fulton County, requiring them to review 708 records by July 17. The effort involves seizing election-related materials and follows claims of irregularities, though Georgia's election results confirmed Joe Biden's victory.
- The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election
The FBI is assigning over 200 analysts to investigate Georgia’s 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, per a memo requiring 260 staff to review 708 records by July 17. Agents previously seized ballots and documents in January 2026, with a county spokesperson declining comment due to the ongoing investigation. President Donald Trump and allies claimed election fraud, but Georgia’s counts confirmed Joe Biden’s victory. The Justice Department is examining irregularities in the election.
- The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election
The FBI has requested field offices nationwide to assign over 200 analysts to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County. The probe involves hundreds of analysts being directed to focus on the case.
- The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its probe of Georgia's 2020 presidential election
The FBI has directed over 200 analysts to investigate the 2020 presidential election in Georgia's Fulton County, requiring them to review 708 records by July 17. The Justice Department is examining irregularities in the election, which was counted three times, confirming Joe Biden's victory. President Donald Trump and his allies have made false claims about election fraud.
- Death of great-grandmother brutally killed on train triggers federal action
The federal government is reviewing Atlanta's MARTA transit system's safety protocols following the stabbing death of 66-year-old Margaret Swan on a train. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Transit Administration is scrutinizing MARTA's security spending and plans after the attack by John Elijah Matthews, who faces federal charges.
- $3M-winning lottery ticket claimed in Caroga Lake
A $3 million-winning lottery scratch-off ticket was claimed in Caroga Lake, purchased in Fulton County, New York. The New York Lottery confirmed the top prize was won in the county.
- Victim identified in fatal Fulton County crash
New York State Police have identified the victim of a fatal crash in Broadalbin over the weekend.
- 1 killed in two-car crash in Fulton County
A two-car crash in Broadalbin, Fulton County, resulted in one fatality on Saturday, as reported by New York State Police.
- The Last Check: Magistrate Judges and Federal Seizures of Election Records
The Department of Justice executed search warrants and issued subpoenas in multiple states to seize election records, including ballots and voter-roll data, as part of investigations into the 2020 and 2024 elections. These actions, described as unprecedented, involve federal agents seeking to disrupt state election administration, with magistrate judges now serving as the final check before such interventions.
- Local shelter's plea to find dog a loving home answered just in time
A local shelter in Fulton County is seeking a loving home for Marley, a stray dog who is dying but still deserves care. The article highlights the shelter's urgent plea to provide the dog with compassion and support.
- One of Atlanta Police Department's Top 5 Most Wanted Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge
Marcus Lydell Molden, Jr., listed on the Atlanta Police Department’s top five fugitives list, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon. He also faces charges in Fulton County for violent crimes and gang-related offenses.
- Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia’s GOP runoffs
Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election continue to influence Georgia politics, particularly in upcoming GOP runoffs for governor, secretary of state, and U.S. Senate. Trump-aligned candidates who echo election fraud conspiracy theories are winning Republican primary votes, though some conservatives worry this strategy could backfire in general elections.
- Manhunt forces Fulton County polling location to close, delaying primary results
A manhunt in Fulton County, Georgia, forced a polling location to close, delaying primary results. The incident involved an armed suspect and affected election officials' ability to report results. CBS News is covering the story.
- News organizations sue to unseal filings in DOJ’s Fulton County election investigation
News organizations are suing to unseal filings in the DOJ's investigation into the Fulton County election. The investigation is related to the 2020 election. A worker is processing absentee ballots at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
- DOJ taunts media after Trump scores win in battleground-state ballot fight
A federal judge sided with the US Department of Justice in a dispute over 2020 ballots and election materials seized in Fulton County, Georgia, allowing the DOJ to continue its investigation into the 2020 election. The decision was seen as a win for the Trump administration. The FBI had seized over 600 boxes of election records, including 2020 ballots, from the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center.
- DOJ taunts media after Trump scores win in battleground-state ballot fight
A federal judge sided with the US Department of Justice in a dispute over 2020 ballots and election materials seized in Fulton County, Georgia, allowing the DOJ to continue its investigation into the 2020 election. The decision is a win for the Trump administration, which claims the election was tainted by widespread fraud. The FBI had seized over 600 boxes of election records from the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center.
- Judge says DOJ can keep 2020 election ballots FBI seized from Fulton County
A judge has ruled that the Department of Justice can keep 2020 election ballots seized by the FBI from Fulton County. The ballots were taken as part of an investigation into the 2020 election. Georgia state officials are involved in the case.
- Judge denies request to force FBI to return seized 2020 Fulton County ballots
A federal judge denied a request from Fulton County officials to force the FBI to return seized 2020 election ballots. The ballots were seized by the FBI earlier this year. The decision was made on Wednesday.
- Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by the FBI. The ballots and other election materials were taken earlier this year. The decision was made by a federal judge in Georgia.
- Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan slams 2020 election probe as "all about fear and intimidation"
The Justice Department is seeking names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County, Georgia, and former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan criticized the probe as fearful and intimidating. Geoff Duncan is running for governor as a Democrat. The investigation is related to the 2020 election in Georgia.
- Georgia county poll workers targeted by subpoena seeking their contact details
Fulton county in Georgia is trying to fend off a federal prosecutor's subpoena seeking contact information for thousands of poll workers from the 2020 election. The subpoena demands rosters of election staff members who served in the November 2020 election, including their identification and contact details. Fulton county is resisting the demand.
- Fulton County pushes back on DOJ effort to obtain election workers' names
Fulton County election officials are pushing back against a US Department of Justice effort to obtain identifying details for people who worked on the 2020 election. The county filed a motion asking a federal judge to reject the subpoena, calling it an unprecedented and harassing grand jury subpoena. The move is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged voter fraud in Georgia.
- Fulton County pushes back on DOJ effort to obtain election workers' names
Fulton County election officials are pushing back against a US Department of Justice effort to obtain identifying details for people who worked on the 2020 election. The county filed a motion asking a federal judge to reject the DOJ's subpoena, calling it an unprecedented and harassing grand jury subpoena. The motion argues that the probe cannot result in criminal prosecution due to expired statutes of limitations.
- Fulton County challenges DOJ subpoena targeting 2020 election workers
The Department of Justice has issued a subpoena to Fulton County, Georgia, demanding the names and contact information of election workers involved in the 2020 election. The move is part of a broader investigation into the election. Fulton County is challenging the subpoena.
- DOJ asks Georgia officials for names and contact information of 2020 election workers
The US Department of Justice has requested the names and contact information of election workers from Georgia officials, related to the 2020 election. This request is part of an investigation into potential interference with the election. The election workers in question were involved in counting ballots at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.