Georgia officials hold roundtable on vaccinating Latino community
With a state as diverse as Georgia, officials think they cannot take a "one-size-fits-all" approach to messaging about COVID-19 vaccines.
With a state as diverse as Georgia, officials think they cannot take a "one-size-fits-all" approach to messaging about COVID-19 vaccines.
Kemp expands vaccine eligibility to Georgians 55 and older and 'high-risk' individuals
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is expanding to Georgians ages 55 and older and Georgians with serious health conditions defined by the CDC on March 15.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is expanding to Georgians ages 55 and older and Georgians with serious health conditions defined by the CDC on March 15.
Fulton County DA talks to the FOX 5 I-Team about Trump grand jury investigation
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' first day of work was something she could never have imagined. The very day she took over the DA's office, a phone call from then-President Donald Trump to Secretary of State Brad Raffesnperger became public.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' first day of work was something she could never have imagined. The very day she took over the DA's office, a phone call from then-President Donald Trump to Secretary of State Brad Raffesnperger became public.
Atlanta Public Schools responds to Gov. Kemp's criticism
The chair of the Board of Atlanta Public Schools is responding to comments made by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Monday. Kemp publicly expressed his frustration with the school district for holding its own vaccination event, happening more than two weeks from now, as other educators took advantage of the state's mass vaccination sites.
The chair of the Board of Atlanta Public Schools is responding to comments made by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Monday. Kemp publicly expressed his frustration with the school district for holding its own vaccination event, happening more than two weeks from now, as other educators took advantage of the state's mass vaccination sites.
Hundreds of Gwinnett teachers get COVID-19 vaccines on first day of eligibility
Monday marked the first day Georgia educators became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Districts across the state are hosting vaccination events or coordinating with local departments of health to get teachers vaccinated.
Monday marked the first day Georgia educators became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Districts across the state are hosting vaccination events or coordinating with local departments of health to get teachers vaccinated.
Georgia moving to repeal citizen’s arrest after Arbery death
Georgia moved closer Thursday to the possible repeal of an 1863 law that lets private citizens make an arrest, more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man chased by white men who said they suspected he had committed a crime.
Georgia moved closer Thursday to the possible repeal of an 1863 law that lets private citizens make an arrest, more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man chased by white men who said they suspected he had committed a crime.
Georgia House seeks bigger bump in mental health spending
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Gov. Kemp says he would 'absolutely' back Trump 2024, despite Trumps' calls for his resignation
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he would "absolutely" back Donald Trump in a bid for the presidency in 2024, despite Trump’s recent criticism of the Republican governor.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he would "absolutely" back Donald Trump in a bid for the presidency in 2024, despite Trump’s recent criticism of the Republican governor.
Georgia opening new mass vaccination sites, thousands of new doses to prioritize teachers
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made clear Wednesday his intention to prioritize vaccinating teachers for COVID-19 and to improve the state's vaccination rate by opening five new mass vaccination sites.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made clear Wednesday his intention to prioritize vaccinating teachers for COVID-19 and to improve the state's vaccination rate by opening five new mass vaccination sites.
How President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan affects Georgia
FOX 5 Atlanta's Christine Sperow sat down with White House officials Tuesday to discuss the impact of the American Rescue Plan on Georgia.
FOX 5 Atlanta's Christine Sperow sat down with White House officials Tuesday to discuss the impact of the American Rescue Plan on Georgia.
Kemp expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to Georgia teachers, others
After weeks of waiting and political pressure, Gov. Brian Kemp has officially added Pre-K through 12th-grade educators and staff among other groups to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccinations in Georgia. That includes both public and private schools as well as those who work for Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning.
After weeks of waiting and political pressure, Gov. Brian Kemp has officially added Pre-K through 12th-grade educators and staff among other groups to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccinations in Georgia. That includes both public and private schools as well as those who work for Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning.
Georgia opens mass vaccination sites
Georgia officially opened four mass COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state Monday morning.
Georgia officially opened four mass COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state Monday morning.
Kemp: Bar Georgia governors from limiting religious services
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed legislation Thursday that would bar future governors from limiting in-person religious services during a public health emergency.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed legislation Thursday that would bar future governors from limiting in-person religious services during a public health emergency.
Georgia senators approves letting more people give vaccines
Georgia state senators are passing a bill permanently expanding who can administer vaccines during public health emergencies and making some reporting mandatory about who gets vaccinated.
Georgia state senators are passing a bill permanently expanding who can administer vaccines during public health emergencies and making some reporting mandatory about who gets vaccinated.
Georgia school chief again asks feds to drop mandated tests
Georgia is renewing its request to again be exempted from federal requirements to administer state standardized tests.
Georgia is renewing its request to again be exempted from federal requirements to administer state standardized tests.
Gov. Kemp, administration unveils anti-street racing bill
Georgia House Bill 534 would create the crimes of "reckless stunt driving" and "promoting or organizing an exhibition of illegal drag racing or laying drags."
Georgia House Bill 534 would create the crimes of "reckless stunt driving" and "promoting or organizing an exhibition of illegal drag racing or laying drags."
Trump blasts McConnell, Georgia's governor, secretary of state in statement
Georgians won’t be deciding on the future of the state’s top executive for another 630 days, but it already seems the public fighting over who will be sitting in the governor’s chair come 2023 has begun to heat up. Former President Donald Trump weighed in through his Save America PAC on Tuesday.
Georgians won’t be deciding on the future of the state’s top executive for another 630 days, but it already seems the public fighting over who will be sitting in the governor’s chair come 2023 has begun to heat up. Former President Donald Trump weighed in through his Save America PAC on Tuesday.
Gov. Kemp pushes overhaul of citizens arrest statute following Arbery murder
Surrounded by Republicans and Democrats in the state Capitol rotunda, Governor Brian Kemp explained why he felt compelled to repeal the Civil War-era statute of the Citizens Arrest Statute used as a defense by the father and don duo charged with the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
Surrounded by Republicans and Democrats in the state Capitol rotunda, Governor Brian Kemp explained why he felt compelled to repeal the Civil War-era statute of the Citizens Arrest Statute used as a defense by the father and don duo charged with the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
Gov. Kemp signs amended budget with employee bonuses
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Fiscal Year 2021 amended budget in a small ceremony at the state Capitol Monday afternoon.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Fiscal Year 2021 amended budget in a small ceremony at the state Capitol Monday afternoon.
Georgia Senate approves two bills to help trafficking survivors
The Georgia State Senate approved two measures Thursday that are designed to help survivors of human trafficking.
The Georgia State Senate approved two measures Thursday that are designed to help survivors of human trafficking.