Ex-Stonecrest mayor running for office after federal prison sentence
The former mayor of Stonecrest is trying to get back into politics after serving time in prison for stealing COVID-19 relief funds.
Georgia finalizes cancelation of nearly 471,000 voter registrations
Nearly 471,000 Georgia voter registrations were canceled by Friday, state officials confirmed to FOX 5.
Fulton commissioners defy order to seat Republican election board nominees
Republicans want the Democratic Fulton County commissioners fined or put in jail for refusing to seat two GOP nominees on the county’s elections board despite a court order.
Trump says he will sign executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots, voting machines
The president in a social media post Monday said he wants to sign the order to bring “honesty" to the 2026 midterm elections.
'No Contact' mailers sent to over 200K Georgia voters | What you need to know
Hundreds of thousands of Georgia voters need to take action to make sure they stay “Active" on the state's voter list.
Judges debate Georgia's ban on giving snacks, water to voters
A federal appeals court is debating whether Georgia's ban on providing food and water to voters waiting in line violates the freedom of speech.
Trump endorses Burt Jones in Georgia's 2026 governor race
The race for Georgia's governor in 2026 is heating up, with President Donald Trump throwing his support behind Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
Democrat Michael Thurmond announces plan to run for Georgia governor
Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is the latest politician to announce his bid to succeed Brian Kemp as Georgia's next governor in 2026.
Fulton County must confirm Republican election board nominees, judge rules
The Fulton County judge has ruled that officials can't veto the two Republican nominees to its Board of Elections.
Derek Dooley announces 2026 Georgia Senate bid against Ossoff
Derek Dooley, the former Tennessee football coach and son of legendary coach Vince Dooley, has announced he's running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. He's already been endorsed by Brian Kemp.
Lyft's discount rides to the polls violated Georgia law, State Election Board rules
Georgia's State Election Board has ruled that Lyft violated state law by offering discounted rides for voters on Election Day.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to introduce 'Making American Elections Great Again Act'
Rep. Greene's bill proposes a new U.S. census counting only citizens, excluding noncitizens from congressional apportionment and redistricting.
Keisha Lance Bottoms kicks off statewide listening tour in DeKalb County
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is beginning a statewide listening tour on Thursday as part of her bid to become Georgia's next governor.
Ethics Commission won’t investigate Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' $10M campaign loan
Georgia’s State Ethics Commission has decided not to investigate whether Lt. Gov. Burt Jones broke state law when he loaned $10 million to a campaign committee.
Rep. Mike Collins hints at Senate bid against Ossoff
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins may be getting close to announcing whether he will try to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026.
Fulton County's Robb Pitts champions fiscal restraint and healthcare investments
Robb Pitts remains focused on infrastructure and services, including a new hospital in South Fulton County.
Runoff to decide Democratic nominee for Georgia's Public Service Commission
Voters will head back to the polls today to pick which Democratic candidate will face off against Republican Fitz Johnson for a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.
Latest Georgia election roll purge targets nearly 478K inactive voters
Georgia election officials are removing nearly 478,000 names from voter rolls.
Rep. Mike Collins teases Georgia Senate bid
Two-term lawmaker and Trump ally Rep. Mike Collins is eying a bid in the Georgia Senate race to challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.