Law enforcement leaders ask Georgia Senate committee for mandatory sentencing
In a hearing Wednesday, law enforcement leaders pitched lawmakers the idea of mandatory sentencing for some violent crimes in Georgia.
In a hearing Wednesday, law enforcement leaders pitched lawmakers the idea of mandatory sentencing for some violent crimes in Georgia.
Atlanta mayoral candidate outlines four-point plan to fight crime
Atlanta mayoral candidate and City Councilman Andre Dickens announced a four-point plan to reduce violent crime in the city.
Atlanta mayoral candidate and City Councilman Andre Dickens announced a four-point plan to reduce violent crime in the city.
Georgia lawmakers condemn anti-Semitic graffiti found in Cobb County schools
The Georgia House Democratic Caucus condemned the message discovered in a Pope High School restroom and another discovered days later at Lassiter High School.
The Georgia House Democratic Caucus condemned the message discovered in a Pope High School restroom and another discovered days later at Lassiter High School.
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."
Board approves Cathy Woolard as Fulton County's top election official
Cathy Woolard was approved this week by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to serve as the new head of the county’s Board of Registration and Election.
Cathy Woolard was approved this week by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to serve as the new head of the county’s Board of Registration and Election.
Justice Department launches civil rights investigation into Georgia prisons
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a statewide civil rights investigation into prisoner-on-prisoner violence and sexual abuse of LGBTQ prisoners in Georgia.
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a statewide civil rights investigation into prisoner-on-prisoner violence and sexual abuse of LGBTQ prisoners in Georgia.
Former Mayor Kasim Reed makes case for return to Atlanta's top spot during town hall
Former Mayor Kasim Reed is ready to be sitting Mayor Kasim Reed again.
Former Mayor Kasim Reed is ready to be sitting Mayor Kasim Reed again.
Competing attorneys agree: Georgia Supreme Court ruling will impact future election challenges
Competing lawyers agree a recent Georgia Supreme Court ruling will impact elections challenges for years to come.
Competing lawyers agree a recent Georgia Supreme Court ruling will impact elections challenges for years to come.
Georgia's controversial voting law faces new legal challenge
The Gwinnett County Solicitor General filed a legal complaint against Georgia's Secretary of State and the Georgia state election board.
The Gwinnett County Solicitor General filed a legal complaint against Georgia's Secretary of State and the Georgia state election board.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan declares independence from Trump
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has been a target of heavy criticism from the former president and many other Republicans for his outspoken criticism of Trump’s efforts to overturn his presidential election loss. In a new book, “GOP 2.0,” he lays out his vision for a different future of the Republican Party.
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has been a target of heavy criticism from the former president and many other Republicans for his outspoken criticism of Trump’s efforts to overturn his presidential election loss. In a new book, “GOP 2.0,” he lays out his vision for a different future of the Republican Party.
Trump backs Jones in Georgia, renews support for Walker
Former President Donald Trump put his thumb on the scale of Georgia Republican politics again Thursday, endorsing state Sen. Burt Jones in the GOP primary for lieutenant governor and reiterating his support for newly declared U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker.
Former President Donald Trump put his thumb on the scale of Georgia Republican politics again Thursday, endorsing state Sen. Burt Jones in the GOP primary for lieutenant governor and reiterating his support for newly declared U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker.
Georgia House Democrats call for mask mandate from Gov. Kemp
The House Democratic Caucus' COVID-19 Response Team is urging Gov. Kemp to institute a statewide mask mandate, particularly in K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities.
The House Democratic Caucus' COVID-19 Response Team is urging Gov. Kemp to institute a statewide mask mandate, particularly in K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities.
Atlanta police chief testified during state hearing on crime
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told state lawmakers Tuesday that their partnerships with state and federal entities have allowed them to take a more aggressive approach to tacklE crime over the last year or so.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told state lawmakers Tuesday that their partnerships with state and federal entities have allowed them to take a more aggressive approach to tacklE crime over the last year or so.
Rules don’t require public to have advance look at Georgia redistricting plan
Under the guidelines, Georgia lawmakers will not be required to show the public an advanced look at the state's redistricting plan and are not required to consider if districts give candidates from different political parties a meaningful chance to win.
Under the guidelines, Georgia lawmakers will not be required to show the public an advanced look at the state's redistricting plan and are not required to consider if districts give candidates from different political parties a meaningful chance to win.
Absentee ballot signature match study moving forward
Georgia’s secretary of state is moving forward with a study of the effectiveness of the signature verification process that the state used for absentee ballots until it was replaced by new identification requirements this year.
Georgia’s secretary of state is moving forward with a study of the effectiveness of the signature verification process that the state used for absentee ballots until it was replaced by new identification requirements this year.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for impeachment after Kabul airport attack
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
Herschel Walker first interview: 'I have the left and the right against me'
Herschel Walker is publicly making his case for running for U.S. Senate in Georgia.
Herschel Walker is publicly making his case for running for U.S. Senate in Georgia.
More than 450 state employees take paid parental leave under new law
House Bill 146 went into effect July 1 and allows state and public school employees to take up to 120 hours of paid parental leave after the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
House Bill 146 went into effect July 1 and allows state and public school employees to take up to 120 hours of paid parental leave after the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Herschel Walker formally announces candidacy for US Senate
Herschel Walker formally announced his candidacy for a U.S. Senate on Wednesday morning.
Herschel Walker formally announced his candidacy for a U.S. Senate on Wednesday morning.