Georgia Rep. Bee Nguyen to run for secretary of state
Democratic state Rep. Bee Nguyen announced Tuesday that she’s running for secretary of state in 2022 to counteract efforts by Georgia Republicans to restrict access to the polls.
Democratic state Rep. Bee Nguyen announced Tuesday that she’s running for secretary of state in 2022 to counteract efforts by Georgia Republicans to restrict access to the polls.
Georgia's anti-street racing law increases penalties for offenders
Under the new law, anyone convicted of "reckless stunt driving" will have their driver's license suspended and be subject to fines and jail time.
Under the new law, anyone convicted of "reckless stunt driving" will have their driver's license suspended and be subject to fines and jail time.
Biden touts new plan that would expand train service in Georgia
President Joe Biden’s plans to expand passenger rail service could once again make Atlanta a hub.
President Joe Biden’s plans to expand passenger rail service could once again make Atlanta a hub.
President Biden marks 100th day in office in Georgia pushing new spending plan
President Joe Biden emphasized how important Georgia was in helping push his administration's agenda in his first 100 days in office by spending the day in the state, meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and holding a rally in metro Atlanta.
President Joe Biden emphasized how important Georgia was in helping push his administration's agenda in his first 100 days in office by spending the day in the state, meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and holding a rally in metro Atlanta.
Kemp signs 3 anti-human trafficking bills into law
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills into law on Tuesday all aimed at fighting human trafficking.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills into law on Tuesday all aimed at fighting human trafficking.
Faith leaders file suit to block implementation of Georgia election law
Calling Georgia's new voter law unjust, undemocratic, and unconstitutional, a coalition of voting rights groups, faith leaders and churches have filed suit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and members of the Georgia State Election Board.
Calling Georgia's new voter law unjust, undemocratic, and unconstitutional, a coalition of voting rights groups, faith leaders and churches have filed suit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and members of the Georgia State Election Board.
President Biden, first lady to visit Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter while in Georgia
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden will be meeting with Jimmy Carter, and his wife, Rosalynn, while in Georgia this week, the White House said Tuesday.
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden will be meeting with Jimmy Carter, and his wife, Rosalynn, while in Georgia this week, the White House said Tuesday.
Georgia adds 1 million, but growth slows from 1990s, 2000s
Georgia gained a million new residents from 2010 to 2020 according to U.S. Census results released Monday, with the state still growing more rapidly than the nation. But for the first time since 1990, the state will not add a congressional seat, as the state’s population growth slowed noticeably from the breakneck pace of the previous two decades.
Georgia gained a million new residents from 2010 to 2020 according to U.S. Census results released Monday, with the state still growing more rapidly than the nation. But for the first time since 1990, the state will not add a congressional seat, as the state’s population growth slowed noticeably from the breakneck pace of the previous two decades.
Georgia Black Republican Council supports state's new voter law, opposes boycott
The Georgia Black Republican Council is challenging Democrats' claims that the Election Integrity Act of 2021, signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp, seeks to disenfranchise blacks and other communities of color.
The Georgia Black Republican Council is challenging Democrats' claims that the Election Integrity Act of 2021, signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp, seeks to disenfranchise blacks and other communities of color.
Doug Collins will not run for Senate, Georgia governor in 2022
Former Rep. Doug Collins says he will not be challenging Sen. Raphael Warnock for Georgia's Senate seat or try to be the state's next governor.
Former Rep. Doug Collins says he will not be challenging Sen. Raphael Warnock for Georgia's Senate seat or try to be the state's next governor.
Georgia AG quits chair of prosecutors’ group in riot fallout
Georgia’s top prosecutor has resigned as chairman of the national Republican Attorneys General Association, saying he has had a “fundamental difference of opinion” with some of the other 24 members since the group encouraged the crowd that breached the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Georgia’s top prosecutor has resigned as chairman of the national Republican Attorneys General Association, saying he has had a “fundamental difference of opinion” with some of the other 24 members since the group encouraged the crowd that breached the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Kemp signs bill aiming to keep Georgia in daylight saving time
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a bill to keep Georgia in daylight saving time permanently.
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a bill to keep Georgia in daylight saving time permanently.
'I fought and I fought. I prayed': Georgia state senator battles back after near-death bout with COVID-19
A Georgia state senator is finally at home after a near-death bout with COVID-19.
A Georgia state senator is finally at home after a near-death bout with COVID-19.
Georgia faith leaders call for nationwide boycott of Home Depot over voting law
A coalition of faith leaders representing more than 1,000 churches across Georgia, gathered outside Home Depot in Decatur Tuesday, to formally launch a nationwide boycott of the home improvement giant.
A coalition of faith leaders representing more than 1,000 churches across Georgia, gathered outside Home Depot in Decatur Tuesday, to formally launch a nationwide boycott of the home improvement giant.
Georgia GOP committees vote to censure Kemp, Raffensperger
Over the weekend, at least 10 local party committees voted to condemn Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger or both for not helping overturn President Donald Trump’s November defeat.
Over the weekend, at least 10 local party committees voted to condemn Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger or both for not helping overturn President Donald Trump’s November defeat.
Faith leaders across US join in decrying voting restrictions
In Georgia, faith leaders are asking corporate executives to condemn laws restricting voting access — or face a boycott. In Arizona and Texas, clergy have assembled outside the state capitols to decry what they view as voter-suppression measures targeting Black and Hispanic people.
In Georgia, faith leaders are asking corporate executives to condemn laws restricting voting access — or face a boycott. In Arizona and Texas, clergy have assembled outside the state capitols to decry what they view as voter-suppression measures targeting Black and Hispanic people.
Georgia Attorney General leads coalition to block DC statehood
Once again, there's a push for a 51st state: the District of Columbia.
Once again, there's a push for a 51st state: the District of Columbia.
Former Democrat Vernon Jones to face Brian Kemp in Republican primary
Former Democratic state lawmaker Vernon Jones says that he will face Gov. Brian Kemp in the Republican's 2022 gubernatorial primary.
Former Democratic state lawmaker Vernon Jones says that he will face Gov. Brian Kemp in the Republican's 2022 gubernatorial primary.
Georgia election official warns Biden to stop 'lies' about voting law: 'Someone is going to get hurt'
Gabriel Sterling, the chief operating officer for the Georgia secretary of state's office, says he worries the Biden's statements about the new voting law could get someone hurt.
Gabriel Sterling, the chief operating officer for the Georgia secretary of state's office, says he worries the Biden's statements about the new voting law could get someone hurt.
Stonecrest mayor responds to accusations of CARES Act funds misuse
Mayor Jason Lary is pushing back on allegations that he siphoned off some of the $6.2 million DeKalb County gave the city of Stonecrest from the CARES Act in late 2020. He insists the funds helped several businesses stay afloat in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Jason Lary is pushing back on allegations that he siphoned off some of the $6.2 million DeKalb County gave the city of Stonecrest from the CARES Act in late 2020. He insists the funds helped several businesses stay afloat in the COVID-19 pandemic.