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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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. 

2022 Georgia governor race: Abrams concedes, Kemp wins another term

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has successfully fought off Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams for a second time, securing four more years in office.

Candidates for governor accuse each other of lying in final debate before election

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams took shots at one another inside a chilly TV studio in Midtown Sunday night during their final debate before the votes are counted.

Kemp, Walker hold leads in major Georgia races in new InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 Poll

A new InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 poll shows Republican Herschel Walker taking the lead in the race for U.S Senate in Georgia, with incumbent Republican Brian Kemp growing his lead in the governor’s race.