Marjorie Taylor Greene to face expulsion resolution from Dem congressman
The California congressman accuses Majorie Taylor Greene of supporting 'political violence' against Democrats.
The California congressman accuses Majorie Taylor Greene of supporting 'political violence' against Democrats.
Sen. Warnock delivers 'sermon' on Senate floor
Senator Raphael Warnock, who is still the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, delivered a sermon of sorts on the Senate floor on Wednesday in opposition to a wave of Republican-backed measures out of concerns of voter fraud.
Senator Raphael Warnock, who is still the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, delivered a sermon of sorts on the Senate floor on Wednesday in opposition to a wave of Republican-backed measures out of concerns of voter fraud.
National voting rights organization urges Congress to counter Georgia GOP election reform efforts
Just months after Georgians cast their ballots in record number, voting rights advocates claim the outcome of the 2020 election fueled GOP lawmakers efforts nationwide to introduce sweeping election reform legislation.
Just months after Georgians cast their ballots in record number, voting rights advocates claim the outcome of the 2020 election fueled GOP lawmakers efforts nationwide to introduce sweeping election reform legislation.
Georgia House approves statue of former Gov. Zell Miller at state Capitol
Lawmakers gave a standing ovation on the House floor Wednesday after approving a bill that would pave the way for a statue of former Georgia Gov. Zell Miller on state Capitol grounds.
Lawmakers gave a standing ovation on the House floor Wednesday after approving a bill that would pave the way for a statue of former Georgia Gov. Zell Miller on state Capitol grounds.
Human rights groups calling on Georgia-based corporations to denounce 'anti-voting legislation'
The organizers said they are putting pressure on large corporations to stop funding lawmakers who co-sponsor voter suppression bills.
The organizers said they are putting pressure on large corporations to stop funding lawmakers who co-sponsor voter suppression bills.
Georgia prosecutor investigating Trump call urges patience
The Georgia prosecutor investigating potential efforts by Donald Trump and others to influence last year’s general election has a message for people who are eager to see whether the former president will be charged: Be patient.
The Georgia prosecutor investigating potential efforts by Donald Trump and others to influence last year’s general election has a message for people who are eager to see whether the former president will be charged: Be patient.
Atlanta City Council approves new short-term rental ordinance
The new ordinance would require owners of short-term rental properties to apply for a permit and make them financially responsible for violations committed at their homes.
The new ordinance would require owners of short-term rental properties to apply for a permit and make them financially responsible for violations committed at their homes.
Georgia legislation could legalize 'to-go' restaurant cocktails
Senate Bill 263 would allow restaurants in Georgia to sell two mixed drinks for every adult entrée. The drinks would be limited to no more than three ounces of distilled spirits each.
Senate Bill 263 would allow restaurants in Georgia to sell two mixed drinks for every adult entrée. The drinks would be limited to no more than three ounces of distilled spirits each.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan says he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2022
Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said Sunday he does not plan to run for a U.S. Senate seat in the 2022 election.
Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said Sunday he does not plan to run for a U.S. Senate seat in the 2022 election.
Georgians prepare to spring forward as bills debate future of time changes
Georgia, like several states, is grappling with a question that will affect your sleeping habits: Should the state set clocks permanently or continue changing clocks twice per year?
Georgia, like several states, is grappling with a question that will affect your sleeping habits: Should the state set clocks permanently or continue changing clocks twice per year?
Kemp issues executive order easing, refining COVID-19 guidelines
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Friday that calls for a more uniform approach to COVID-19 safety protocols for several groups.
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Friday that calls for a more uniform approach to COVID-19 safety protocols for several groups.
Emails show Georgia dorm contractor cut maintenance
Emails obtained by a campus workers’ group show that a contractor who runs dormitories at eight public universities in Georgia laid-off workers and cut back on maintenance over the summer, raising questions about whether the company was violating its contract with the University System of Georgia at the same time it was complaining of financial stress.
Emails obtained by a campus workers’ group show that a contractor who runs dormitories at eight public universities in Georgia laid-off workers and cut back on maintenance over the summer, raising questions about whether the company was violating its contract with the University System of Georgia at the same time it was complaining of financial stress.
Georgia Democrats ask feds to review unemployment benefit delays in state
Lawmakers are calling out the Georgia Department of Labor for major delays in getting unemployment benefits to families.
Lawmakers are calling out the Georgia Department of Labor for major delays in getting unemployment benefits to families.
Trump called Georgia Secretary of State investigator, urged her to find fraudulent votes
"And, you know, and I won Georgia. I know that. By a lot. And the people know it," said then-President Donald Trump on a secretly recorded phone call.
"And, you know, and I won Georgia. I know that. By a lot. And the people know it," said then-President Donald Trump on a secretly recorded phone call.
Moore wins election to Atlanta-area Georgia House seat
A public relations specialist has beaten a former House member in a special election to the Georgia House in suburban Atlanta.
A public relations specialist has beaten a former House member in a special election to the Georgia House in suburban Atlanta.
As GOP makes it harder to vote, few Republicans dissent
In Arizona, a Republican state senator worried aloud that his party’s proposed voter identification requirements might be too “cumbersome.” But he voted for the bill anyway.
In Arizona, a Republican state senator worried aloud that his party’s proposed voter identification requirements might be too “cumbersome.” But he voted for the bill anyway.
Georgia jobless rate falls to 5.1% in ninth straight decline
Georgia’s jobless rate continued to drift down slowly in January, posting the ninth straight fall in the unemployment rate since it spiked to an all-time record in the early days of the pandemic.
Georgia’s jobless rate continued to drift down slowly in January, posting the ninth straight fall in the unemployment rate since it spiked to an all-time record in the early days of the pandemic.
Georgia Supreme Court elects next chief justice
Georgia’s Supreme Court justices voted unanimously Thursday to select the high court’s next leader.
Georgia’s Supreme Court justices voted unanimously Thursday to select the high court’s next leader.
Trump calls on former NFL player Herschel Walker to run for Senate in Georgia
"Wouldn’t it be great if the legendary Herschel Walker ran for the United States Senate in Georgia?" Trump wrote in an official statement.
"Wouldn’t it be great if the legendary Herschel Walker ran for the United States Senate in Georgia?" Trump wrote in an official statement.
Georgia House approves bill to allow limited nursing home visits
Relief could soon be on the way for Georgians who have not been able to visit their loved ones in the hospital or nursing homes in the state since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Relief could soon be on the way for Georgians who have not been able to visit their loved ones in the hospital or nursing homes in the state since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.