Herschel Walker lands pivotal GOP endorsement in 2022 Senate bid in Georgia
One of the leaders of the Republicans in the Senate announced that he will back Herschel Walker in the race to challenge Sen. Raphael Warnock, calling Walker a "fighter, uniter and a proven winner."
Stonecrest City Council discusses proposed conduct, decorum guidelines following mayor's remarks
Stonecrest City Council briefly discussed their proposed conduct and decorum policy Monday evening. The policy will hold city leaders accountable for misconduct within their official capacity.
Biden, Manchin, Schumer meet for budget talks, but still no deal
President Joe Biden hosted Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer for meetings in Delaware on Sunday, hoping to resolve lingering disputes over Democrats’ long-stalled effort to craft an expansive social and environmental measure.
Gov. Brian Kemp criticizes Major League Baseball over All-Star Game after Braves' NLCS victory
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other Republicans took the Atlanta Braves National League Championship Series victory as an opportunity to dig at Major League Baseball and Democrats.
Democrats edge closer to deal on Biden's $2T spending plan
President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress have edged close to a deal on their big package of social services and climate change strategies.
Judge dismisses ethics charges against former gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine
An administrative law judge has thrown out two state ethics complaints against former Insurance Commissioner and one time candidate for Governor - John Oxendine.
Giuliani associate Lev Parnas convicted of campaign finance crimes
A New York jury has convicted a former associate of Rudy Giuliani of charges that he made illegal campaign contributions to influence U.S. politicians and advance his business interests.
US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
2 House Democrats want answers about Washington Football Team investigation
Members of Congress have sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell requesting documents and information regarding the Washington Football Team’s hostile workplace culture and the league’s handling of this matter.
GOP's 'short-term sugar high in Donald Trump' won't last, Georgia's Republican lt. gov. predicts
Former President Donald Trump remains extremely popular among Republicans, but Georgia's Lt. Gov Geoff Duncan argues that "Trump fever is going to break."
Democrats seek 7-7 party split in Georgia congressional map
Georgia Democrats released their preferred version of a congressional map on Thursday — a plan likely going nowhere in the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly.
Georgia lawmaker says debate over Clarence Thomas statue should be non-partisan
Justice Clarence Thomas is a Georgia native who was born in Chatham County. He was sworn into the Supreme Court on October 23, 1991.
Fed sets new limits on policymakers' investments amid questionable trades
The Federal Reserve issued new restrictions on policymakers’ investments in response to questionable recent trades that forced two top officials to resign.
Kentucky woman arrested for threatening Georgia judge over dismissal of election lawsuit, deputies say
Erin Northup, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky, is awaiting extradition to Georgia to face charges she threatened a judge over his decision to dismiss a lawsuit over the 2020 election.
Judges, Atlanta Police Chief testify in Senate committee hearing on crime
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant and metro Atlanta area judges testified in front of the Senate Public Safety Committee during a hearing on crime trends in the city of Atlanta.
Democrats, Atlanta rabbi call for apology from Herschel Walker
Metro Atlanta Rabbi Joshua Lesser called on Walker to apologize after canceling a campaign event hosted by a woman using a swastika composed of syringes as her Twitter avatar.
Kemp orders flags at half-staff to honor Colin Powell
Georgia’s governor has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lower to half-staff through Friday to honor the late Colin Powell.
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.
Raphael Warnock raises $9M as cash flows in Georgia Senate race
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock raised more than $9 million during the last three months - more than double the fundraising of any of his possible Republican challengers.
Ossoff, Rubio collaborate on bi-partisan bill to boost homeownership for educators, first responders
The Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2021 establishes a one-time loan program under the Federal Housing Administration for police officers, firefighters, paramedics and educators.