New Georgia law could make it easier for cancer patients to get access to personalized cancer care
Patty Watkins was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2014. She says biomarker testing helped her doctors choose treatments most likely to work against her cancer.
Patty Watkins was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2014. She says biomarker testing helped her doctors choose treatments most likely to work against her cancer.
Literacy educator calls new Georgia laws 'meaningful'
The chief academic officer at an Atlanta literacy and language-focused school said she believes two bills signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp will help improve outcomes for children.
The chief academic officer at an Atlanta literacy and language-focused school said she believes two bills signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp will help improve outcomes for children.
CareSource awards grants to fight human trafficking in Georgia
A non-profit health coverage company awarded two large grants Tuesday to organizations working to end human trafficking in Georgia.
A non-profit health coverage company awarded two large grants Tuesday to organizations working to end human trafficking in Georgia.
Gov. Kemp 'looking for somebody that can win' in 2024
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said it is important for Republicans to support a candidate who can win the White House in 2024.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said it is important for Republicans to support a candidate who can win the White House in 2024.
Kemp: Republicans 'cannot get distracted' over Trump investigations to win presidency
Speaking on CNN, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the multiple investigations into former President Donald Trump are possible distractions that could help Biden's campaign win in 2024.
Speaking on CNN, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the multiple investigations into former President Donald Trump are possible distractions that could help Biden's campaign win in 2024.
Kemp signs bills aiming to improve school safety, literacy
Gov. Brian Kemp signed new laws Thursday that will require Georgia schools to perform annual drills for responding to campus shooters early in the school year and to perform literacy assessments for younger students three times per year to see if they can read at grade level.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed new laws Thursday that will require Georgia schools to perform annual drills for responding to campus shooters early in the school year and to perform literacy assessments for younger students three times per year to see if they can read at grade level.
Governor signs law increasing fines for human trafficking notices
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law Tuesday aimed at getting more businesses to post required human trafficking notices.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law Tuesday aimed at getting more businesses to post required human trafficking notices.
Weekend storms in Georgia leave behind destruction, flooding
Gov. Brian Kemp toured the damage midday on Monday.
Gov. Brian Kemp toured the damage midday on Monday.
Georgia taxpayers to see refunds, credits after state budget passed, Kemp says
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
Georgia Senate backs Kemp’s push for tougher gang penalties
Georgia senators are backing Gov. Brian Kemp’s push for long prison sentences for gang members and even longer sentences for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Georgia senators are backing Gov. Brian Kemp’s push for long prison sentences for gang members and even longer sentences for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Kemp, Carr push for tougher penalties at Georgia Anti-Gang Network meeting
The new bill would add a mandatory five years to prison sentences for anyone convicted of a gang crime and 10 years for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
The new bill would add a mandatory five years to prison sentences for anyone convicted of a gang crime and 10 years for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Tyre Nichols: Georgians react to release of Memphis police body camera video
Reactions came quickly to the police bodycam footage released Friday night showing Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man from Memphis, being beaten by five police officers during a traffic stop back on January 7.
Reactions came quickly to the police bodycam footage released Friday night showing Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man from Memphis, being beaten by five police officers during a traffic stop back on January 7.
Georgia governor issues state of emergency, activates National Guard after weekend violence
The order calls for up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to be called up to "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
The order calls for up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to be called up to "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
Kemp touts teacher raises, housing plans in 2023 State of the State Address
In his 2023 State of the State Address in front of the General Assembly, Gov. Brian Kemp outlined his plans to “set Georgia on a path of greatness" with teacher pay raises, economic incentives, and HOPE scholarship opportunities.
In his 2023 State of the State Address in front of the General Assembly, Gov. Brian Kemp outlined his plans to “set Georgia on a path of greatness" with teacher pay raises, economic incentives, and HOPE scholarship opportunities.
Gov. Kemp requests major disaster declaration for hardest-hit Georgia counties
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Kemp begins second term with promises to invest in schools, public safety
Georgia’s Brian Kemp promised rebates in the state's income tax and across-the-board pay raises for state employees and public school teachers. He also plans to recommend investments in school and public safety.
Georgia’s Brian Kemp promised rebates in the state's income tax and across-the-board pay raises for state employees and public school teachers. He also plans to recommend investments in school and public safety.
Georgia gas tax suspension set to end, prices expected to rise
After months of extensions, Georgia's suspension of the state's gas tax is set to end Tuesday, leading to possible jumps in prices at the pump later this week.
After months of extensions, Georgia's suspension of the state's gas tax is set to end Tuesday, leading to possible jumps in prices at the pump later this week.
Done being underestimated, Gov. Kemp aims to steer Georgia GOP past Trump
Having vanquished both a Donald Trump-backed challenger and Democratic star Stacey Abrams to win reelection, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp could provide a new blueprint for Republicans in competitive states.
Having vanquished both a Donald Trump-backed challenger and Democratic star Stacey Abrams to win reelection, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp could provide a new blueprint for Republicans in competitive states.
Kemp and family looking for "a spot to tailgate" for 2023 National Championship game
“First thing we’re going to do is find a spot to tailgate with the best fans in the country!” Kemp tweeted.
“First thing we’re going to do is find a spot to tailgate with the best fans in the country!” Kemp tweeted.
Gov. Brian Kemp declares state of emergency in Georgia ahead of freezing winter weather
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he is declaring a state of emergency as the state prepares for freezing winter weather with temperatures expected to plummet into the teens this weekend.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he is declaring a state of emergency as the state prepares for freezing winter weather with temperatures expected to plummet into the teens this weekend.