Georgia NOW News for Friday Jan. 9, 2026

Georgia is reacting to national unrest after a deadly confrontation involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis sparked protests across the country, including in Georgia. Federal officials say the shooting of Renee Nicole Good was an act of self-defense, while activists and local leaders are demanding accountability and an end to ICE raids, calling the incident an example of unchecked enforcement power. As demonstrations continue, Georgia political leaders are weighing in amid growing scrutiny of federal immigration policy.

Back in Georgia, Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett has entered the race for secretary of state, joining a crowded Democratic primary as the current officeholder prepares a run for governor. Doctors across the state are also raising concerns after changes to the CDC’s childhood vaccine schedule, warning the updates may confuse parents. A sweeping new report estimates billions in restitution tied to harms suffered by Black residents in Fulton County, as other cities launch similar reparations studies. Farmers facing losses from the 2025 crop year say one-time federal payments fall short, even as parts of South Georgia see economic gains that buck national trends.

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