Georgia lawmakers begin 2025 legislative session: Here are the issues to watch

Everything for a tax rebate to school safety to banning transgender girls from school sports will debated when the 2025 legislative session kicks off under the Gold Dome on Monday.

Gov. Kemp proposes to spend hundreds of millions on Georgia prison renovation plan

Gov. Brian Kemp's plans for 2025 include hiring hundreds of new correctional officers and launching an extensive renovation program of Georgia's prisons.

Kemp making hurricane relief, lawsuit limits his top 2025 priorities

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans to emphasize relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and limits to lawsuit verdicts in upcoming legislative session.

New Republican Governors chair, pointing to campaign battles ahead, touts 'our policies are better'

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, the new chair of the Republican Governors Association, is aiming to build on the GOP momentum coming out of the 2024 elections as he looks ahead to the next gubernatorial showdowns.

Gov. Kemp named leader of Republican Governors Association

As many wonder what Brian Kemp's future political plans will be as his final gubernatorial term comes to a close, the top Georgia officials has taken a major national position.

Gov. Kemp announces tax rebate for Georgians in 2025

Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia officials plan to offer a tax rebate of more than $1 billion to Georgians in the upcoming year.

Kemp extends emergency declaration in 62 Georgia counties

Gov. Brian Kemp has renewed the state of emergency for several counties in Georgia affected by Helene.

Miriam Adelson's $1 million donation to Gov. Kemp's PAC could help Trump in Georgia

Republican megadonor Miriam Adelson has contributed $1 million to Gov. Brian Kemp's super PAC, according to federal campaign finance records, a development that appears to be helping presidential nominee Donald Trump in battleground Georgia and showing evidence of his rapprochement with Kemp.

Judge dismisses suit to remove GOP-backed Georgia Election Board members

Democrats sought the removal of GOP-appointed board members Janice Johnston, Janelle King, and Rick Jeffares for alleged violations of state law and the state ethics code. The judge dismissed their case.

Trump, Kemp to survey Hurricane Helene's damage together on Friday

Former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp visit to survey Hurricane Helene's devastation will be the first time the two Republicans appear together since 2020.

Augusta community in shambles after Hurricane Helene

Neighborhoods were left in disarray from the storm's strong winds, which toppled trees and knocked down power lines.

Gov. Brian Kemp attends fundraiser for Trump on Thursday

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp attended a fundraiser in Atlanta on Thursday for former President Donald Trump, marking a notable development in their recently strained relationship. 

Kemp doubles down on Medicaid program with work requirement despite slow start

State officials expected Georgia's Medicaid program to sign up a minimum of 25,000 members in its first year. As of June, it had less than a fifth of that number.