Crime center stage as voters head to polls to decide on next Atlanta mayor
Public safety and crime are the topics on voters’ minds as they head out to vote on Election Day on Tuesday.
Public safety and crime are the topics on voters’ minds as they head out to vote on Election Day on Tuesday.
Rival: Violent past should bar Herschel Walker from Senate
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black said Thursday that GOP rival Herschel Walker’s history of violence against women should disqualify him from being a U.S. senator, saying that Republicans should discuss Walker’s problems now to avoid fatal Democratic attacks against a flawed candidate in the fall.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black said Thursday that GOP rival Herschel Walker’s history of violence against women should disqualify him from being a U.S. senator, saying that Republicans should discuss Walker’s problems now to avoid fatal Democratic attacks against a flawed candidate in the fall.
Controversy between Atlanta mayoral candidate and police union
The group representing police officers in Atlanta says one of the candidates for mayor wanted help but wavered on whether a full-throated public endorsement would be helpful.
The group representing police officers in Atlanta says one of the candidates for mayor wanted help but wavered on whether a full-throated public endorsement would be helpful.
McConnell backs ex-football star Walker for Georgia Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday endorsed Herschel Walker for the Senate in Georgia, lending the clout of the highest-ranking elected GOP official in the country to the candidacy of a former football star whose turbulent personal history could create problems for his general election campaign.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday endorsed Herschel Walker for the Senate in Georgia, lending the clout of the highest-ranking elected GOP official in the country to the candidacy of a former football star whose turbulent personal history could create problems for his general election campaign.
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 Democrats released their preferred version of a congressional map on Thursday — a plan likely going nowhere in the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Early voting in Fulton County begins amid election scrutiny
Early voting is officially underway in Fulton County for the November 2 election one day after Fulton County Elections Director Richard Barron announced he had fired two election employees for allegedly shredding voter registration applications.
Early voting is officially underway in Fulton County for the November 2 election one day after Fulton County Elections Director Richard Barron announced he had fired two election employees for allegedly shredding voter registration applications.
Early voting begins for Atlanta mayoral race, other elections in Georgia
Tuesday is the first day Georgians can cast their ballots early for the upcoming election. In Atlanta, voters can choose between the 14 candidates vying to be the city's next mayor.
Tuesday is the first day Georgians can cast their ballots early for the upcoming election. In Atlanta, voters can choose between the 14 candidates vying to be the city's next mayor.
Ga. secretary of state calls to investigate Fulton voter application shredding allegations, 2 employees fired
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has called the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations that employees in Fulton County shredded hundreds of voter registration applications in the past few weeks.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has called the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations that employees in Fulton County shredded hundreds of voter registration applications in the past few weeks.
Herschel Walker raises nearly $4M at start of Senate campaign
Former UGA football legend Herschel Walkers says that he has raised nearly $4 million in five weeks in his campaign to take one of Georgia's Senate seats from Rev. Raphael Warnock.
Former UGA football legend Herschel Walkers says that he has raised nearly $4 million in five weeks in his campaign to take one of Georgia's Senate seats from Rev. Raphael Warnock.
South Fulton City Council candidate accused of stealing political signs
South Fulton City Council candidate Robert Dawson is accused of stealing several of his opponent’s campaign signs, a charge he vehemently denies.
South Fulton City Council candidate Robert Dawson is accused of stealing several of his opponent’s campaign signs, a charge he vehemently denies.
Crime problems key issue in Atlanta mayoral race as election draws near
Atlanta mayoral candidate Felicia Moore detailed a multi-pronged plan she called a “holistic approach” to combat crime if she was elected mayor.
Atlanta mayoral candidate Felicia Moore detailed a multi-pronged plan she called a “holistic approach” to combat crime if she was elected mayor.
Buckhead cityhood up for discussion by Georgia lawmakers
State Senator Brandon Beach sponsored the Buckhead Cityhood bill that if passed, would allow Buckhead residents to vote next year on whether to split from Atlanta and become its own city. The Buckhead City Committee is leading the push for cityhood.
State Senator Brandon Beach sponsored the Buckhead Cityhood bill that if passed, would allow Buckhead residents to vote next year on whether to split from Atlanta and become its own city. The Buckhead City Committee is leading the push for cityhood.
Draft proposal for new U.S. House districts released by Georgia Senate
A proposal for new U.S. House districts in Georgia has been released by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee on Monday.
A proposal for new U.S. House districts in Georgia has been released by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee on Monday.
Two mayoral hopefuls blast decision to provide security after Bottoms leaves office
The reaction to a new law that would allow outgoing Atlanta mayors to keep their security detail is drawing a strong reaction.
The reaction to a new law that would allow outgoing Atlanta mayors to keep their security detail is drawing a strong reaction.
Former President Trump to headline Georgia rally Saturday
Former President Donald Trump will hold what he has billed as a "Save America Rally" Saturday in Perry, Georgia.
Former President Donald Trump will hold what he has billed as a "Save America Rally" Saturday in Perry, Georgia.
Georgia Sec. of State signs petition for constitutional amendment on voting
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger continued his push for a constitutional amendment to ban non-citizen voting Thursday by signing his name to a new petition.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger continued his push for a constitutional amendment to ban non-citizen voting Thursday by signing his name to a new petition.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to face primary challenge from businesswoman Jennifer Strahan
A Georgia Republican businesswoman has announced a primary campaign against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying she wants to "bring sanity back to Washington."
A Georgia Republican businesswoman has announced a primary campaign against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying she wants to "bring sanity back to Washington."
Clarkston City Council candidate arrested for stealing opponent's signs
In Clarkston when a candidate for city council noticed his signs started to disappear he went to the cops. Now another candidate for city council, who is also a law enforcement officer, has been arrested.
In Clarkston when a candidate for city council noticed his signs started to disappear he went to the cops. Now another candidate for city council, who is also a law enforcement officer, has been arrested.