Gov. Brian Kemp’s order on school masks falls short of mandate ban

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared Friday that public schools no longer have his permission to require masks for coronavirus protection days after he appeared on Fox News Channel declaring, "The time for mandates is over."

Georgia lawmakers demand answers on state's unemployment backlog

Six Georgia Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Department of Labor to explain the delay in sending unemployment benefits.

State House committee holds first hearing on Atlanta crime

Members of the Georgia House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held their first meeting Wednesday on the issue of crime in the City of Atlanta.

Butch Miller announces bid for Georgia lieutenant governor

Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller, R-Gainesville, declared his candidacy for Georgia lieutenant governor Tuesday.

Kemp urges Georgia Board of Education to not teach 'Critical Race Theory'

With rank-and-file Republicans in arms over fears that their public school students are being indoctrinated that the United States is inherently racist, Gov. Brian Kemp signaled Thursday that he shared their concerns.

Pete Buttigieg visits Atlanta, touts White House's infrastructure plan

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is making a stop in Atlanta on Friday to tout President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan.

GA House committee holds hearing on social media censorship

The debate has swirled for months after platforms like Twitter started flagging posts that contained disputed information or misinformation ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Town hall on Georgia's new election law

Cobb County leaders held a town hall Tuesday night on Georgia's new election law.

Forsyth County residents debate diversity curriculum in schools

A subject matter called “critical race theory” that claims systemic racism is part of American society was raised on Tuesday during a Forsyth County School Board meeting.

Women for Vernon Jones discuss allegations against him

A group called Women for Vernon Jones gathered Monday morning to speak about allegations against Republican gubernatorial candidate Vernon Jones.

Suit: Georgia election law threatens voting, speech rights

Georgia’s sweeping new overhaul of election laws threatens the fundamental right to vote, freedom of speech and the separation of powers, according to a federal lawsuit filed Monday.

Dems name voting rights advocate to Georgia election board

Georgia Democrats have nominated an attorney and voting rights advocate to serve on the State Election Board.