2 Democrats advance to runoff in Georgia state House race
Two Democrats are advancing to a March 9 runoff in a special election to fill a vacant state House seat in suburban Atlanta.
Two Democrats are advancing to a March 9 runoff in a special election to fill a vacant state House seat in suburban Atlanta.
New bill would impose harsher penalties for street racers in Georgia
S.B. 10, would impose harsher penalties for street racers. It also would require a special registration for high-power cars that are often used by street racers.
S.B. 10, would impose harsher penalties for street racers. It also would require a special registration for high-power cars that are often used by street racers.
Georgia leaders announce $1,000 bonuses for state employees
In a joint news conference Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston revealed they have agreed to expand a proposal for bonuses for Georgia educators to include most state employees.
In a joint news conference Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston revealed they have agreed to expand a proposal for bonuses for Georgia educators to include most state employees.
New Georgia bill would track rape kits through criminal process
A new bill introduced in the Georgia House aims to further bolster Georgia’s sexual assault legislation.
A new bill introduced in the Georgia House aims to further bolster Georgia’s sexual assault legislation.
Georgia House votes to extend COVID-19 liability protections
Georgia's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 liability protections for governments, healthcare providers, and businesses.
Georgia's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 liability protections for governments, healthcare providers, and businesses.
Changes likely in bill to ban trans girls from boys’ sports
A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes after a committee hearing in which opponents attacked it as illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.
A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes after a committee hearing in which opponents attacked it as illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.
Deadline for absentee ballot requests advances in Georgia
Georgia House Bill 270, in its first iteration, set a deadline after which counties could no longer issue an absentee ballot. Now, under a version approved by a House committee Tuesday, the bill instead sets a deadline by which absentee ballot applications must be received by a county.
Georgia House Bill 270, in its first iteration, set a deadline after which counties could no longer issue an absentee ballot. Now, under a version approved by a House committee Tuesday, the bill instead sets a deadline by which absentee ballot applications must be received by a county.
Punished by Democrats, Greene consolidates support at home
Stripped of her congressional committee assignments and causing heartburn for traditional conservatives ahead of next year’s elections, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may actually emerge stronger back home in her deep-red northwest Georgia district.
Stripped of her congressional committee assignments and causing heartburn for traditional conservatives ahead of next year’s elections, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may actually emerge stronger back home in her deep-red northwest Georgia district.
Senate passes Georgia budget changes aiding K-12 and health
An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.
An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.
Georgia secretary of state opens investigation of former President Donald Trump
Georgia's Secretary of State has opened an investigation into former President Donald Trump to determine if Trump violated election laws.
Georgia's Secretary of State has opened an investigation into former President Donald Trump to determine if Trump violated election laws.
Lawmaker proposes declaring racism a public health crisis in Georgia
A Georgia state representative has proposed a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the state.
A Georgia state representative has proposed a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the state.
Georgia court officials eye March for jury trial resumption
Georgia court officials say they are hopeful jury trials will resume in March given the recent decline in coronavirus cases along with the rollout of vaccines.
Georgia court officials say they are hopeful jury trials will resume in March given the recent decline in coronavirus cases along with the rollout of vaccines.
Bill: Widen tuition aid for Georgia special needs students
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
Georgia election officials investigate Trump call
Georgia’s secretary of state’s office on Monday opened an investigation into a phone call between Donald Trump and the state’s top elections official in which the then-president said he wanted to "find" enough votes to overturn his loss in the state, an official said.
Georgia’s secretary of state’s office on Monday opened an investigation into a phone call between Donald Trump and the state’s top elections official in which the then-president said he wanted to "find" enough votes to overturn his loss in the state, an official said.
I-Team Exclusive: Newton County manager wants newly-elected coroner removed from office
Newton County's newly elected Coroner is under fire for initially refusing to transport a body from a deadly accident scene.
Newton County's newly elected Coroner is under fire for initially refusing to transport a body from a deadly accident scene.
Georgia congressman fined for bypassing US Capitol metal detectors
A Georgia congressman says he plans to fight a $5,000 fine he received for bypassing security screenings at the U.S. Capitol.
A Georgia congressman says he plans to fight a $5,000 fine he received for bypassing security screenings at the U.S. Capitol.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to being stripped of House committees
Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded Friday, a day after being stripped of her committee assignments by the House Democratic majority over racist remarks, her embrace of conspiracy theories, and her past endorsement of violence against leading Democratic officials.
Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded Friday, a day after being stripped of her committee assignments by the House Democratic majority over racist remarks, her embrace of conspiracy theories, and her past endorsement of violence against leading Democratic officials.
Sen. Ossoff talks priorities 2 weeks after swearing-in
Newly-elected U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, took the oath of office a little more than two weeks ago and said much of his focus has been on the timely passage of a new COVID-19 relief package.
Newly-elected U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, took the oath of office a little more than two weeks ago and said much of his focus has been on the timely passage of a new COVID-19 relief package.
Clayton County passes ordinance prohibiting hair discrimination
The Clayton County Crown Act prohibits business, housing, and public accommodation discrimination based on protective and cultural hair textures and hairstyles.
The Clayton County Crown Act prohibits business, housing, and public accommodation discrimination based on protective and cultural hair textures and hairstyles.
Senators seek raises for troopers, more public health money
Georgia’s state senators want to give raises to some state troopers and add more money to public health spending on top of what House members already added.
Georgia’s state senators want to give raises to some state troopers and add more money to public health spending on top of what House members already added.