South Dakota governor calls new Georgia senators communists

A day after she called for peace and healing following the riots at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem called Georgia’s two incoming Democratic senators communists.

Georgia lawmakers eye citizen’s arrest, gambling, vouchers

Overhauling voting laws has been all many Georgia lawmakers have been able to talk about for months, but many other issues are likely to come to the fore in the 2021 session of the General Assembly.

Georgia’s GOP governor under fire after US Senate losses

Even though he wasn’t on the ballot, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has been painfully bruised by the 2020 elections.

Georgia General Assembly returns with new COVID precautions

Georgia lawmakers returned to the state Capitol Monday with new precautions in place as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect people by the thousands.

Georgia congressman joins colleagues' efforts to remove Trump from office

Livid and still very emotional about the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Congressman David Scott told FOX 5's Katie Beasley President Donald Trump should be removed from office for what the congressman calls a violent insurrection.

Perdue concedes to Ossoff in U.S. Senate race

Sen. David Perdue officially conceded to Jon Ossoff Friday afternoon in the U.S. Senate race.

Sterling: Trump caused 'civil war' that cost Republicans Georgia Senate runoffs

Gabriel Sterling said the blame for the president's loss in November and the potential loss of both of Georgia's U.S. Senate seats lay directly with "President Donald J. Trump."

Georgia secretary of state's office evacuated out of precaution as chaos unfolds in DC

Georgia’s Secretary of State’s Office is closed and the secretary evacuated as tensions following Tuesday’s election and the certification of the Electoral College vote in Washington rise.

Kemp extends order activating Georgia National Guard following unrest in nation’s capital

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is extending an order for the National Guard to protect state buildings, including the Capitol building, in the wake of violent protests in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.

Former President Jimmy Carter, wife Rosalynn issue statement after violence in D.C.

Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn issued a statement late Wednesday evening after a mob broke into the Capitol building earlier in the day, interrupting the certification of the Electoral votes by Congress.

Loeffler: 'I cannot, now, in good conscience object to this certification'

Sen. Kelly Loeffler, speaking on the floor of the Senate chamber after a mob protesting the certification of the Electoral College votes, said she is withdrawing her object to the count.

The 'Bubba' vote: McDonald delivers win for Republicans

A Republican some Georgians have never heard of was the most popular member of his party on the ballot this week.

After years of work, Abrams takes victory lap in Georgia

Stacey Abrams spent years crisscrossing Georgia, working to convince Democratic leaders, donors and prospective candidates that a vast, untapped well of potential voters could upend Republican domination in the state. There was no national media spotlight or constant praise from national political players to ease the slog.

Black leaders cheer Georgia success, push for more progress

What started as a day of celebration for Black organizers, voters and other Georgians who helped deliver two historic Senate runoff victories was overshadowed Wednesday when a mostly white mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Georgia budget writers greet improved revenue with caution

After a $2 billion bloodletting last year because of the economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia’s budget picture is looking better.

Loeffler concedes U.S. Senate race to Warnock, thanks supporters

Sen. Kelly Loeffler conceded the U.S. Senate race in Georgia to Rev. Raphael Warnock Thursday in a message posted to social media.

Georgia House Speaker to name special committee on election integrity

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R) says he will appoint a special committee on election integrity when the 2021 legislative session begins.