Herschel Walker files to run for US senate in 2022
Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents.
Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents.
Herschel Walker registers to vote in Georgia ahead of possible Senate run
Former UGA running back and football legend Herschel Walker has registered to vote in Georgia, sparking rumors he'll be possibly challenging Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock next year.
Former UGA running back and football legend Herschel Walker has registered to vote in Georgia, sparking rumors he'll be possibly challenging Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock next year.
Judge blocks photography ban in Georgia’s new election law
A federal judge has found that a part of Georgia’s sweeping new election law that broadly prohibits the photographing of a voted ballot is likely unconstitutional.
A federal judge has found that a part of Georgia’s sweeping new election law that broadly prohibits the photographing of a voted ballot is likely unconstitutional.
Southern Democrats aim to export Georgia’s 2020 success
Stacey Abrams spent years telling donors that Democrats could win in Georgia if they would provide the money to build a statewide political operation. In 2020, Georgia finally delivered its 16 presidential electoral votes to a Democrat, Joe Biden, and sent two Democrats to the U.S. Senate.
Stacey Abrams spent years telling donors that Democrats could win in Georgia if they would provide the money to build a statewide political operation. In 2020, Georgia finally delivered its 16 presidential electoral votes to a Democrat, Joe Biden, and sent two Democrats to the U.S. Senate.
Top tier Atlanta mayoral candidates spar
Two of the candidates for Atlanta mayor sparred Thursday over their ceremonial kickoffs in the 2021 campaign.
Two of the candidates for Atlanta mayor sparred Thursday over their ceremonial kickoffs in the 2021 campaign.
Florida Public Corruption conviction linked to winning applicant in Georgia Medical Marijuana Awards
The husband of Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers was convicted in Florida for public corruption last week in Federal court. Trulieve was recently given a lucrative medical marijuana license by the state..
The husband of Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers was convicted in Florida for public corruption last week in Federal court. Trulieve was recently given a lucrative medical marijuana license by the state..
Georgia board to review Fulton County elections, takeover possible
Georgia’s State Election Board voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a bipartisan, three-person review panel to investigate the handling of elections in Fulton County, a Democratic bastion that includes most of the city of Atlanta.
Georgia’s State Election Board voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a bipartisan, three-person review panel to investigate the handling of elections in Fulton County, a Democratic bastion that includes most of the city of Atlanta.
Georgia House study committee hears testimony on annexation arbitration process
The House Study Committee on Annexation and Cityhood held its first meeting Tuesday morning.
The House Study Committee on Annexation and Cityhood held its first meeting Tuesday morning.
Atlanta mayoral candidates qualify for race
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore and former mayor Kasim Reed addressed their supporters, whose competing chants rang out before either emerged from inside city hall.
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore and former mayor Kasim Reed addressed their supporters, whose competing chants rang out before either emerged from inside city hall.
Experts: False claims on voting machines obscure real flaws
The aftermath of the 2020 election put an intense spotlight on voting machines as supporters of former President Donald Trump claimed victory was stolen from him. While the theories were unproven — and many outlandish and blatantly false — election security experts say there are real concerns that need to be addressed.
The aftermath of the 2020 election put an intense spotlight on voting machines as supporters of former President Donald Trump claimed victory was stolen from him. While the theories were unproven — and many outlandish and blatantly false — election security experts say there are real concerns that need to be addressed.
Georgia Sec. of State calls for constitutional amendment to strengthen law on non-citizen voting
Georgia's secretary of state urged state legislators Thursday to pass a bill putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot to "clarify" the Georgia law that bans non-citizens from voting.
Georgia's secretary of state urged state legislators Thursday to pass a bill putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot to "clarify" the Georgia law that bans non-citizens from voting.
Georgia Sen. Burt Jones launches bid for Lieutenant Governor
Sen. Burt Jones, A Republican state senator from Jackson, announced his campaign for Georgia Lt. Gov. on Tuesday.
Sen. Burt Jones, A Republican state senator from Jackson, announced his campaign for Georgia Lt. Gov. on Tuesday.
New Georgia specialty tag helps show support for troops
Georgians have a new way to support our military men and women. There's a new specialty tag with the proceeds going to the nonprofit Support Our Troops.
Georgians have a new way to support our military men and women. There's a new specialty tag with the proceeds going to the nonprofit Support Our Troops.
Georgians encouraged to check voter status after 'no-contact' notices mailed
Georgians are being encouraged to check their voting status after some counties issue “no-contact” notices.
Georgians are being encouraged to check their voting status after some counties issue “no-contact” notices.
State senator calls for special session to outlaw school mask mandates
Sen. Burt Jones urged Gov. Brian Kemp to call a special session of the General Assembly so they can ban school mask mandates.
Sen. Burt Jones urged Gov. Brian Kemp to call a special session of the General Assembly so they can ban school mask mandates.
Buckhead City Committee's CEO responds to mayor's press conference
The head of the Buckhead City Committee issued a statement Tuesday evening in reaction to the mayor’s conference earlier in the day.
The head of the Buckhead City Committee issued a statement Tuesday evening in reaction to the mayor’s conference earlier in the day.
Longtime Troup County commissioner dies, officials say
Richard English Jr., the longest-serving commissioner in the State of Georgia, has died.
Richard English Jr., the longest-serving commissioner in the State of Georgia, has died.
State Sen. says Georgia can do more to get people vaccinated
A Georgia state senator believes leaders can do more to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Georgia state senator believes leaders can do more to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Kemp swears in new justice to Georgia Supreme Court
Judge Verda Colvin was sworn in Thursday evening by Governor Brian Kemp.
Judge Verda Colvin was sworn in Thursday evening by Governor Brian Kemp.
Kemp takes jab at Atlanta mayor's mask mandate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is openly criticizing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' decision to issue an executive order mandating masks be worn in indoor public places.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is openly criticizing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' decision to issue an executive order mandating masks be worn in indoor public places.