Republican Chris Carr seeks another term as Georgia attorney general
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is running for another four years as the state’s top lawyer, spurning a chance to run for higher office.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is running for another four years as the state’s top lawyer, spurning a chance to run for higher office.
Sen. Jon Ossoff introduces bill to give voters more access to water in line
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, said Monday he introduced legislation that would grant voters access to water and other refreshments on election day.
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, said Monday he introduced legislation that would grant voters access to water and other refreshments on election day.
Ahmaud Arbery’s mom ‘very, very thankful’ for repeal of controversial Georgia law
Ahmaud Arbery’s mother and sister were present Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill repealing Georgia's 1863 citizen's arrest law.
Ahmaud Arbery’s mother and sister were present Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill repealing Georgia's 1863 citizen's arrest law.
Gov. Kemp signs repeal of Georgia's 1863 citizen's arrest law
Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia lawmakers made repealing Georgia's Civil War-era citizen’s arrest law a top priority after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia lawmakers made repealing Georgia's Civil War-era citizen’s arrest law a top priority after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
'Time to pass the baton on': Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms explains decision not to seek reelection
“This is not something I woke up and decided yesterday. This is something I have been thinking about for a very long time,” Bottoms said.
“This is not something I woke up and decided yesterday. This is something I have been thinking about for a very long time,” Bottoms said.
Gov. Kemps signs bill banning 'defunding' local police
A new law prohibits local governments in Georgia from "defunding" their police departments.
A new law prohibits local governments in Georgia from "defunding" their police departments.
Here's who is running to be Atlanta's next mayor
With Keisha Lance Bottoms not running for reelection, the race is on to become Atlanta's next mayor. Here are the candidates in the race.
With Keisha Lance Bottoms not running for reelection, the race is on to become Atlanta's next mayor. Here are the candidates in the race.
Georgia law grants paid parental leave to state, public school employees
State employees, including public school teachers, receive 120 hours of paid parental leave.
State employees, including public school teachers, receive 120 hours of paid parental leave.
Georgia 'to-go' cocktails signed into law
Georgia's governor has signed two bills into law legalizing to-go cocktails from restaurants.
Georgia's governor has signed two bills into law legalizing to-go cocktails from restaurants.
Stacey Abrams' romance novels set to be reissued
Stacey Abrams, expressing her excitement over the announcement, said she was proud to be a part of the romance writing community
Stacey Abrams, expressing her excitement over the announcement, said she was proud to be a part of the romance writing community
Gov. Kemp signs teacher pipeline bill into law
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
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.