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Pastor and Former Atlanta Official Gets 14 Years in Corruption Case

Mitzi Bickers, a pastor, political operative and former high-ranking Atlanta city official, was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of charges stemming from a long-running federal investigation into corruption at City Hall.

Beloved Pastor Stabbed, Set on Fire While Ministering, Say Atlanta Police

Family, friends, and congregants are mourning the tragic death of the Rev. Marita Harrell, a 57-year-old senior pastor at Atlanta’s Connections at Metropolitan United Methodist Church.

Who Is Raphael Warnock? A Look at the Progressive Pastor From Georgia

Control of the U.S. Senate hinges on the outcome of two runoff races in Georgia, one of which pits Democratic pastor Raphael Warnock against the Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler. Here's what you need to know about Pastor Warnock.

North Point Church ‘Cannot Guarantee’ Safety, Won’t Reopen This Year

North Point Church Pastor Andy Stanley said the decision was made based on the uptick of COVID-19 cases in the area, the results of attendee surveys, and the experiences of similar-sized churches that have already reopened.

What This Pastor Observed at the Atlanta Riot

I left my home in Kennesaw, Georgia, to venture into the Atlanta riot. To be clear, I don't think we should ever put ourselves in jeopardy, but I was compelled to better understand and connect with a hurting generation.

Most GA Pastors Don’t Want to ‘put God to a foolish test’ by Reopening

Although Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has given churches the ok to reopen, many pastors are choosing to remain online-only for the near future. Some go so far as to call Kemp's decision "reckless and irresponsible."