Prosecutors rest in federal fraud trial of Georgia's Beck
After five days of testimony from some 20 witnesses, the prosecution rested in its fraud and money laundering case against suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck on Monday.
After five days of testimony from some 20 witnesses, the prosecution rested in its fraud and money laundering case against suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck on Monday.
Senators to hold historic hearing in Atlanta on voting rights
Atlanta's Senate hearing is the first in more than two decades that will take place outside of Washington, D.C.
Atlanta's Senate hearing is the first in more than two decades that will take place outside of Washington, D.C.
'I’ve always trusted Jim': Cousin of Georgia’s Beck talks to FOX 5 after testimony
A key witness in the fraud trial involving suspended insurance commissioner Jim Beck said he still stands by his cousin.
A key witness in the fraud trial involving suspended insurance commissioner Jim Beck said he still stands by his cousin.
Ga. Sec. of State calling for major shake up in Fulton Co. Elections office
Georgia's Secretary of State is calling for a major shake up in the Fulton County Elections office.
Georgia's Secretary of State is calling for a major shake up in the Fulton County Elections office.
Trump slams Georgia lawmaker for not fighting voting results
Former President Donald Trump is declaring his opposition to a high-ranking Georgia Republican’s bid for lieutenant governor, another sign of how state-level politics is being reordered by Trump’s insistence that all Republicans repudiate his 2020 election loss.
Former President Donald Trump is declaring his opposition to a high-ranking Georgia Republican’s bid for lieutenant governor, another sign of how state-level politics is being reordered by Trump’s insistence that all Republicans repudiate his 2020 election loss.
Mayoral candidate Sharon Gay discusses crime, her hope for the city's future
Sharon Gay said the city cannot keep doing the same thing and expect a different result when it comes to fighting crime.
Sharon Gay said the city cannot keep doing the same thing and expect a different result when it comes to fighting crime.
Three testify Georgia’s Beck directed money flows from insurer
Sonya and Steve McKaig were close friends with Jim Beck until they got a look at the evidence that federal investigators had gathered against the now-suspended Georgia insurance commissioner. Then the friendship ended with the McKaigs saying they learned Beck was embezzling.
Sonya and Steve McKaig were close friends with Jim Beck until they got a look at the evidence that federal investigators had gathered against the now-suspended Georgia insurance commissioner. Then the friendship ended with the McKaigs saying they learned Beck was embezzling.
Fraud or innovation? Views clash in trial of Georgia’s Beck
Prosecutors want jurors to conclude that suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck was running a $2 million scam to bilk money from the property insurer he led before being elected. Defense attorneys say Beck was actually an innovative executive who led the Georgia Underwriting Association to strong profits and that prosecutors don’t understand Beck’s innovations.
Prosecutors want jurors to conclude that suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck was running a $2 million scam to bilk money from the property insurer he led before being elected. Defense attorneys say Beck was actually an innovative executive who led the Georgia Underwriting Association to strong profits and that prosecutors don’t understand Beck’s innovations.
RNC to air ad during MLB All-Star Game saying Dems 'stole' it from Atlanta
The Republican National Committee will air an ad during Tuesday's Major League Baseball All-Star Game that claims Democrats and corporations "lied" about Georgia's new voting law.
The Republican National Committee will air an ad during Tuesday's Major League Baseball All-Star Game that claims Democrats and corporations "lied" about Georgia's new voting law.
Georgia tax revenue leaps more than $3B over last year
Georgia’s state tax receipts jumped by more than $3 billion in the budget year ended June 30, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday, setting up an election-year session in which lawmakers will have many options for new spending or tax cuts.
Georgia’s state tax receipts jumped by more than $3 billion in the budget year ended June 30, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday, setting up an election-year session in which lawmakers will have many options for new spending or tax cuts.
Trial begins for suspended Georgia insurance commissioner
More than two years after he was accused of defrauding his former employer of more than $2 million and indicted on federal charges, Georgia’s suspended insurance commissioner is set to stand trial.
More than two years after he was accused of defrauding his former employer of more than $2 million and indicted on federal charges, Georgia’s suspended insurance commissioner is set to stand trial.
Gov. Kemp releases first campaign ad of 2022 re-election bid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp released the first advertisement in his 2022 re-election campaign, which took aim at his 2018 Democratic opponent, Stacey Abrams, and focused on Major League Baseball's decision to relocate the All Star Game from Truist Park in Cobb County after Kemp signed "The Election Integrity Act of 2021" into law earlier this year.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp released the first advertisement in his 2022 re-election campaign, which took aim at his 2018 Democratic opponent, Stacey Abrams, and focused on Major League Baseball's decision to relocate the All Star Game from Truist Park in Cobb County after Kemp signed "The Election Integrity Act of 2021" into law earlier this year.
Senate GOP running ad during All-Star Game hitting Warnock over MLB move from Atlanta
The National Republican Senatorial Committee will run an ad in Georgia during the All-Star Game criticizing Sen. Raphael Warnock over the MLB's move of the event from Atlanta to Denver.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee will run an ad in Georgia during the All-Star Game criticizing Sen. Raphael Warnock over the MLB's move of the event from Atlanta to Denver.
Gov. Kemp plans to launch reelection campaign for 2022 race
Gov. Brian Kemp is planning to launch his campaign for a second term as Georgia's top official this weekend after raising nearly $4 million dollars since February.
Gov. Brian Kemp is planning to launch his campaign for a second term as Georgia's top official this weekend after raising nearly $4 million dollars since February.
Atlanta City Council wants state to register ATVs
Atlanta City Councilmember Joyce Sheperd wants to give Atlanta police a tool to monitor ATVs and possibly cut down on illegal use on public roadways.
Atlanta City Councilmember Joyce Sheperd wants to give Atlanta police a tool to monitor ATVs and possibly cut down on illegal use on public roadways.
New Georgia law bans 'revenge porn' online
A new Georgia law that went into effect this month makes sharing "revenge porn" a felony.
A new Georgia law that went into effect this month makes sharing "revenge porn" a felony.
Sen. Raphael Warnock balances partisanship with broad pitch ahead of 2022
On Capitol Hill, Sen. Raphael Warnock blasts Republicans’ push for tighter voting rules as “Jim Crow in new clothes,” while his campaign operation blasts emails bemoaning dire risks to democracy.
On Capitol Hill, Sen. Raphael Warnock blasts Republicans’ push for tighter voting rules as “Jim Crow in new clothes,” while his campaign operation blasts emails bemoaning dire risks to democracy.
The new laws that go into effect on July 1 in Georgia
The first day of July is always a big day for Georgians as the majority of newly passed state laws are scheduled to go into effect.
The first day of July is always a big day for Georgians as the majority of newly passed state laws are scheduled to go into effect.
Police spending and package theft among new Georgia laws
As of Thursday, Georgia cities and counties will be blocked from sharply cutting police spending, college athletes will be able to get paid for the use of their name or image, and it will be a felony to steal packages from three or more addresses.
As of Thursday, Georgia cities and counties will be blocked from sharply cutting police spending, college athletes will be able to get paid for the use of their name or image, and it will be a felony to steal packages from three or more addresses.
Parts of sweeping new Georgia election law debated in court
Voting integrity activists argue that several parts of Georgia’s new election law criminalize normal election observation activities, while the state asserts that those provisions reinforce previous protections and are necessary for election integrity.
Voting integrity activists argue that several parts of Georgia’s new election law criminalize normal election observation activities, while the state asserts that those provisions reinforce previous protections and are necessary for election integrity.