Rep. David Clark joins growing race for Georgia lieutenant governor

State Rep. David Clark of Buford announced his candidacy earlier this week, releasing an online campaign ad highlighting his service as a military veteran in Afghanistan and his experience.

Senate committee meeting next week to discuss higher ed costs in Georgia

Georgia borrowers carry some of the heaviest student loan debt in the country, with the average balance topping $42,200, according to a new report from the Education Data Initiative.

Sen. Blake Tillery announces bid for lieutenant governor

State Sen. Blake Tillery, a Vidalia Republican and chair of the Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee, has officially entered the race to succeed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.

Republican Leland Olinger says he wants to be next GA governor

Republican Leland Olinger announces bid for governor, pledging to fix what he calls a “broken system” and help struggling families.

Georgia hemp businesses sue over new restrictions

A group of Georgia hemp businesses is suing to block Senate Bill 494, arguing that new state restrictions on certain hemp products conflict with federal law and are causing significant financial harm.

Trump endorses Burt Jones in Georgia's 2026 governor race

The race for Georgia's governor in 2026 is heating up, with President Donald Trump throwing his support behind Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.

Georgia AG Chris Carr files federal lawsuit against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones of using a leadership committee to bypass campaign finance laws in the GOP primary for governor.

Former Republican Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is now a Democrat

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has officially switched parties, announcing he is now a Democrat after years of clashing with GOP policies and Donald Trump.

Democrat Michael Thurmond announces plan to run for Georgia governor

Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is the latest politician to announce his bid to succeed Brian Kemp as Georgia's next governor in 2026.

Decatur approves path redesign after discovery of unmarked graves

The Decatur City Commission has voted to make changes to its South Columbia Drive multi-use path project after the discovery of dozens of unmarked graves.

Marjorie Taylor Greene questions GOP loyalty to America First agenda

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s questioning her place in the GOP, accusing the party of abandoning America First principles and failing to represent everyday Americans.

Early voting for Senate District 21 in Georgia underway

Early voting is now open in Fulton County for the Senate District 21 special election, following Brandon Beach’s appointment as U.S. Treasurer.

State ethic complaint filed against PAC linked to $140M Ponzi scheme

The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission filed a complaint against the Georgia Republican Assembly PAC.

Warnock backs housing bill to ease Georgia’s affordability crisis

Sen. Raphael Warnock advanced a major bipartisan housing bill to boost affordable housing, reduce appraisal bias, and modernize federal housing programs.

Former Rep. Bob Trammell announces campaign for Georgia AG

Former state representative Bob Trammell has announced his candidacy for Georgia Attorney General in the 2026 election.

Georgia lawmakers taking another look at medical marijuana, hemp laws

Georgia legislators are taking another look at the state’s medical marijuana regulations, with a House study committee hearing conflicting perspectives during a hearing held Tuesday.