Faith leaders hold prayer rally at Georgia Capitol for voter access

Faith leaders, community activists and state lawmakers bowed their heads in Liberty Plaza Tuesday afternoon as they joined in prayer. 

What’s next for critical race theory debate in Georgia schools?

After the state board of education passed a resolution denouncing the teaching of the theory in the classroom, we’re taking a look at what’s next.

Gov. Brian Kemp draws boos at Georgia GOP convention

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp drew jeers and boos at his state party’s annual convention Saturday, laying bare the bitterness that remains among Republicans over his role in certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential race.

Lawmakers address Atlanta's rising crime rates

State and federal lawmakers are taking a hard look at rising crime rates around the country, including the city of Atlanta.

Vernon Jones runs on 'law and order' platform in race for governor

Former DeKalb County CEO and state lawmaker Vernon Jones has now set his sights on the governor's office, challenging Republican incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022.

Gov. Kemp pitches Georgia voters on second term

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sat down for a one-on-one interview with FOX 5 ahead of this weekend's Georgia Republican Party State Convention to discuss his re-election bid.

Activists call on Georgia Department of Labor to fix unemployment system

A number of community groups and activists gathered outside the Georgia Department of Labor offices in Atlanta calling on officials to fix what they call a broken unemployment system.

SCLC joins lawsuit against Georgia's new election law

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference has joined a lawsuit against Georgia for its new controversial sweeping new overhaul of election laws.

Gov. Brian Kemp’s order on school masks falls short of mandate ban

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared Friday that public schools no longer have his permission to require masks for coronavirus protection days after he appeared on Fox News Channel declaring, "The time for mandates is over."

Georgia lawmakers demand answers on state's unemployment backlog

Six Georgia Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Department of Labor to explain the delay in sending unemployment benefits.

State House committee holds first hearing on Atlanta crime

Members of the Georgia House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held their first meeting Wednesday on the issue of crime in the City of Atlanta.

Butch Miller announces bid for Georgia lieutenant governor

Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller, R-Gainesville, declared his candidacy for Georgia lieutenant governor Tuesday.

Kemp urges Georgia Board of Education to not teach 'Critical Race Theory'

With rank-and-file Republicans in arms over fears that their public school students are being indoctrinated that the United States is inherently racist, Gov. Brian Kemp signaled Thursday that he shared their concerns.