Trump blasts McConnell, Georgia's governor, secretary of state in statement
Georgians won’t be deciding on the future of the state’s top executive for another 630 days, but it already seems the public fighting over who will be sitting in the governor’s chair come 2023 has begun to heat up. Former President Donald Trump weighed in through his Save America PAC on Tuesday.
Georgians won’t be deciding on the future of the state’s top executive for another 630 days, but it already seems the public fighting over who will be sitting in the governor’s chair come 2023 has begun to heat up. Former President Donald Trump weighed in through his Save America PAC on Tuesday.
Georgia bill aims to block ‘defunding’ of police
A Republican-backed bill advancing in the Georgia House would block "defund the police" movements in cities and counties, after Atlanta and Athens debated plans to cut or redirect spending following racial injustice protests last year.
A Republican-backed bill advancing in the Georgia House would block "defund the police" movements in cities and counties, after Atlanta and Athens debated plans to cut or redirect spending following racial injustice protests last year.
House pushes anew for paid parental leave for state workers
Georgia’s House of Representatives is trying again to give paid parental leave to state workers, teachers, and university employees.
Georgia’s House of Representatives is trying again to give paid parental leave to state workers, teachers, and university employees.
Gov. Kemp pushes overhaul of citizens arrest statute following Arbery murder
Surrounded by Republicans and Democrats in the state Capitol rotunda, Governor Brian Kemp explained why he felt compelled to repeal the Civil War-era statute of the Citizens Arrest Statute used as a defense by the father and don duo charged with the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
Surrounded by Republicans and Democrats in the state Capitol rotunda, Governor Brian Kemp explained why he felt compelled to repeal the Civil War-era statute of the Citizens Arrest Statute used as a defense by the father and don duo charged with the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
Perdue files with FEC for Senate run against Warnock in 2022, issues statement
Former Sen. David Perdue has filed the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run again for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Former Sen. David Perdue has filed the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run again for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Commissioner proposes decriminalizing marijuana in Gwinnett County
A Gwinnett County commissioner is proposing a plan to decriminalize marijuana possession throughout the county.
A Gwinnett County commissioner is proposing a plan to decriminalize marijuana possession throughout the county.
Former Georgia educator weighs in on state budget
Former University System of Georgia employees who lost their job during the pandemic are now weighing in as thousands of state employees are expected to get a pandemic-related bonus.
Former University System of Georgia employees who lost their job during the pandemic are now weighing in as thousands of state employees are expected to get a pandemic-related bonus.
State representative pushing for mental, behavioral telehealth resources in schools
State Representative Sandra Scott introduced House Bill 9. It would authorize the state to develop guidelines specifically for mental and behavioral telehealth services for students in Georgia schools.
State Representative Sandra Scott introduced House Bill 9. It would authorize the state to develop guidelines specifically for mental and behavioral telehealth services for students in Georgia schools.
Atlanta City Council votes to override mayor's veto of securing road in front of Capitol
The Atlanta City Council overrode Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' veto of a proposal that would have let the state permanently close part of a street between the Georgia Capitol and a legislative office building.
The Atlanta City Council overrode Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' veto of a proposal that would have let the state permanently close part of a street between the Georgia Capitol and a legislative office building.
Gov. Kemp signs amended budget with employee bonuses
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Fiscal Year 2021 amended budget in a small ceremony at the state Capitol Monday afternoon.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Fiscal Year 2021 amended budget in a small ceremony at the state Capitol Monday afternoon.
Georgia bill would require nursing homes to allow visitors
Lawmakers in Georgia’s state House are considering legislation that would require hospitals and nursing homes to allow visitors, after many cut visitor access because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawmakers in Georgia’s state House are considering legislation that would require hospitals and nursing homes to allow visitors, after many cut visitor access because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Melton stepping down
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton will leave the court effective July 1, 2021. He is leaving more than a year before his term expires.
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton will leave the court effective July 1, 2021. He is leaving more than a year before his term expires.
35 election law violations referred to the Georgia Attorney General's Office
The Georgia Attorney General's Office will be looking into 35 cases of election law violations.
The Georgia Attorney General's Office will be looking into 35 cases of election law violations.
Panel proposes $3,000 credit for hard-to-fill teaching posts
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state House.
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state House.
Georgia lawmakers restore $567 million for K-12 education
Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
Georgia Senate approves two bills to help trafficking survivors
The Georgia State Senate approved two measures Thursday that are designed to help survivors of human trafficking.
The Georgia State Senate approved two measures Thursday that are designed to help survivors of human trafficking.
Fulton County prosecutor opens criminal investigation into Trump phone call
Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis said in a letter that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.
Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis said in a letter that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.
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.