Georgia House committee approves bill to add John Lewis statue to U.S. Capitol
The effort to place a statue of the late Congressman John Lewis inside the U.S. Capitol took a step forward Wednesday afternoon.
The effort to place a statue of the late Congressman John Lewis inside the U.S. Capitol took a step forward Wednesday afternoon.
House committee advances resolution to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from committee assignments
The U.S. House Rules Committee has voted to advance a resolution to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green of her committee assignments. The unprecedented measure will be taken up on the floor of the House on Thursday for a full vote.
The U.S. House Rules Committee has voted to advance a resolution to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green of her committee assignments. The unprecedented measure will be taken up on the floor of the House on Thursday for a full vote.
Georgia lawmakers propose dueling Stone Mountain bills
One group of state lawmakers hopes to strip down protections for the largest Confederate monument in the world, while another hopes to add members to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, the body that oversees the park.
One group of state lawmakers hopes to strip down protections for the largest Confederate monument in the world, while another hopes to add members to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, the body that oversees the park.
Former political opponent of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks out
The name of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has been a fixture in recent headlines. Her words and actions seem to have caught some members of Congress off guard. But her former political opponent said it doesn’t shock him.
The name of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has been a fixture in recent headlines. Her words and actions seem to have caught some members of Congress off guard. But her former political opponent said it doesn’t shock him.
Georgia lawmaker again seeks to tighten hands-free phone law
A Georgia state House member says drivers should not be able to avoid penalties by telling judges they have purchased hands-free devices for their cellphones.
A Georgia state House member says drivers should not be able to avoid penalties by telling judges they have purchased hands-free devices for their cellphones.
Georgia's senators reveal committee assignments
Georgia’s newly seated senators have announced their committee assignments on Tuesday.
Georgia’s newly seated senators have announced their committee assignments on Tuesday.
Georgia GOP lawmakers introduce bills to limit mail voting
GOP state lawmakers introduced several bills aimed at changing how elections are run in Georgia, including ending no excuse absentee voting, banning ballot drop boxes and requiring a photo I.D. to get an absentee ballot
GOP state lawmakers introduced several bills aimed at changing how elections are run in Georgia, including ending no excuse absentee voting, banning ballot drop boxes and requiring a photo I.D. to get an absentee ballot
Georgia House committee approves sports betting bill
A state House committee approved legislation Tuesday afternoon that would legalize sports betting in Georgia.
A state House committee approved legislation Tuesday afternoon that would legalize sports betting in Georgia.
Vaccine shortage in Georgia prompts ‘pause’ in appointments
Public health departments and other providers are being forced to "pause" appointments for people hoping to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the Georgia governor’s office said.
Public health departments and other providers are being forced to "pause" appointments for people hoping to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the Georgia governor’s office said.
Georgia lawmaker proposes designating Feb. 21 as 'John Lewis Day'
The new bill, if passed, would designate Lewis' birthday on Feb. 21 as John Lewis Day in Georgia.
The new bill, if passed, would designate Lewis' birthday on Feb. 21 as John Lewis Day in Georgia.
Stacey Abrams nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
McConnell says Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'loony lies' a 'cancer for the Republican Party'
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is blasting newly elected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling the far-right Georgia Republican’s embrace of conspiracy theories and “loony lies” a “cancer for the Republican Party.”
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is blasting newly elected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling the far-right Georgia Republican’s embrace of conspiracy theories and “loony lies” a “cancer for the Republican Party.”
Plan to split Augusta judicial circuit passes Georgia Senate
A plan to split a Georgia judicial circuit to give a suburban county its own court system and district attorney is advancing in the General Assembly.
A plan to split a Georgia judicial circuit to give a suburban county its own court system and district attorney is advancing in the General Assembly.
Georgia lawmakers push to eliminate statute of limitations on rape
A group of state lawmakers wants to do away with the statute of limitations on rape in Georgia.
A group of state lawmakers wants to do away with the statute of limitations on rape in Georgia.
State bar looking into lawyer who pushed voter fraud claims
The organization that licenses lawyers in Georgia has opened an inquiry into conservative attorney Lin Wood, who gained national attention since the general election for persistent, unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud.
The organization that licenses lawyers in Georgia has opened an inquiry into conservative attorney Lin Wood, who gained national attention since the general election for persistent, unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud.
Atlanta City Council to tighten traffic, security around State Capitol
Georgia officials are rethinking security at the State Capitol.
Georgia officials are rethinking security at the State Capitol.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to calls for her removal from office
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green (GA-14) said she isn’t going anywhere.
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green (GA-14) said she isn’t going anywhere.
Pelosi denounces GOP leaders over Georgia lawmaker’s posts
Speaker Nancy Pelosi intensified pressure Thursday on House Republican leaders for their handling of a controversial GOP freshman, denouncing them for placing a lawmaker who Pelosi says has "mocked the killing of little children" on the chamber’s education committee.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi intensified pressure Thursday on House Republican leaders for their handling of a controversial GOP freshman, denouncing them for placing a lawmaker who Pelosi says has "mocked the killing of little children" on the chamber’s education committee.
Elbert County medical center reacts to state's suspension of COVID-19 vaccines
The medical facility that has been suspended from receiving COVID-19 vaccines for the next six months is speaking out about its decision to vaccinate educators in defiance of state policy.
The medical facility that has been suspended from receiving COVID-19 vaccines for the next six months is speaking out about its decision to vaccinate educators in defiance of state policy.
Journalists booted from Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall
Two journalists were kicked out of a public town hall event and threatened with arrest for trying to ask a question of Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has come under heavy criticism for supporting social media posts that advocated violence against Democratic officials.
Two journalists were kicked out of a public town hall event and threatened with arrest for trying to ask a question of Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has come under heavy criticism for supporting social media posts that advocated violence against Democratic officials.