Town hall on Georgia's new election law

Cobb County leaders held a town hall Tuesday night on Georgia's new election law.

Gov. Brian Kemp vetoes bill to create appointed Chief Labor Officer

Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed Senate Bill 156 that would have created a Chief labor Officer to work in the Georgia Department of Labor.

Gov. Kemp signs teacher pipeline bill into law

Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia. 

Georgia's anti-street racing law increases penalties for offenders

Under the new law, anyone convicted of "reckless stunt driving" will have their driver's license suspended and be subject to fines and jail time.  

Georgia governor lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for businesses

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is rolling back restrictions on bars, restaurants, live performances, conventions, sporting events, and other restrictions put into place about a year ago at the start of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia Gov. Kemp argues Biden spending plans 'a year late' as states reopen

Gov. Brian Kemp says he appreciates President Biden's optimism, but the Republican from Georgia calls the president's proposals "behind the curve."

Kemp signs 3 anti-human trafficking bills into law

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills into law on Tuesday all aimed at fighting human trafficking.

Atlanta could enter phase 4 of reopening by July

It's been nearly a year since a statewide shelter in place order was lifted, a range of businesses reopened and Governor Brian Kemp decided to bar local governments from taking more restrictive action.

Gov. Kemp pushes back against boycott of The Home Depot

Gov. Brian Kemp is pushing back against faith leaders who have called for a boycott of The Home Depot in response to Georgia's new voting laws.

Georgia GOP committees vote to censure Kemp, Raffensperger

Over the weekend, at least 10 local party committees voted to condemn Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger or both for not helping overturn President Donald Trump’s November defeat.

Gov. Brian Kemp says moving MLB All-Star Game hurts the 'little guy'

At a Cobb County seafood restaurant near Truist Park on Saturday morning, Gov. Brian Kemp, Republican officials and a group of supporters lamented to potential boon the 2021 MLB All-Star Game could have been for business in the area in July.

Protest near Masters pushes back against Georgia voting law

About two dozen protesters turned out near Augusta National on Saturday, objecting to Georgia’s new voting law during the third round of the Masters.

All-Star Game: Gov. Kemp defends election laws after MLB moves game

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended recent election reform at a press conference on Saturday following Major League Baseball's decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game and draft out of Georgia in protest. 

Moderation, sometimes, for Georgia GOP despite voting law

Amid a supernova of criticism over Georgia’s new voting law, Republicans are still trying to appeal to swing voters in a state where Democrats have now proved they can win.