Kemp to spend $1.5B in aid to bail out unemployment system
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he will use $1.5 billion that Georgia got from the federal COVID-19 relief to bail out the state’s indebted unemployment system, deciding against passing the money to local governments that could have then used it to give grants to businesses and train workers.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he will use $1.5 billion that Georgia got from the federal COVID-19 relief to bail out the state’s indebted unemployment system, deciding against passing the money to local governments that could have then used it to give grants to businesses and train workers.
Long lines in Gwinnett County plague voters; local leaders call for action
The Democratic nominee for the 7th District Congressional seat, Carolyn Bourdeaux held a news conference Tuesday with other party officials, calling for the Secretary of state to take action. This comes after long lines plagued many voters Monday on the first day of early voting.
The Democratic nominee for the 7th District Congressional seat, Carolyn Bourdeaux held a news conference Tuesday with other party officials, calling for the Secretary of state to take action. This comes after long lines plagued many voters Monday on the first day of early voting.
Lines still long on day 2 of early voting in Fulton County
Fulton County officials called the first day of early voting a success despite long lines and other problems.
Fulton County officials called the first day of early voting a success despite long lines and other problems.
Ivanka Trump joins Sen. David Perdue for event in Acworth
Ivanka Trump visited Acworth Tuesday for a discussion with Senator David Perdue, bringing together a crowd of more than 70 people to campaign for her father.
Ivanka Trump visited Acworth Tuesday for a discussion with Senator David Perdue, bringing together a crowd of more than 70 people to campaign for her father.
Georgia Senate candidates Ossoff and Perdue face off in first debate
U.S. Senator David Perdue went head-to-head with Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff in a televised debate Monday as recent polls show them running neck and neck in the race.
U.S. Senator David Perdue went head-to-head with Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff in a televised debate Monday as recent polls show them running neck and neck in the race.
Early voting period begins in Georgia
Early voting in Georgia kicks off Monday ahead of the November election. Election officials are bracing for a record turnout this year.
Early voting in Georgia kicks off Monday ahead of the November election. Election officials are bracing for a record turnout this year.
Ads, sometimes nasty, play key role in Georgia Senate race
On TV and online, a seemingly endless stream of ads accuse Republican Sen. David Perdue of being “corrupt” and “out for himself.” The senator isn’t pulling any counterpunches, casting his Democratic rival as “too radical” and backing a “socialist agenda.”
On TV and online, a seemingly endless stream of ads accuse Republican Sen. David Perdue of being “corrupt” and “out for himself.” The senator isn’t pulling any counterpunches, casting his Democratic rival as “too radical” and backing a “socialist agenda.”
Georgia Republican Marjorie Greene slams House vote to condemn QAnon
Marjorie Greene, the presumptive next congresswoman from Georgia's 14th congressional district, slammed the House for passing the resolution.
Marjorie Greene, the presumptive next congresswoman from Georgia's 14th congressional district, slammed the House for passing the resolution.
Williams aims to glide by Stanton-King in Georgia district
Republican Angela Stanton-King knows her outspoken support for Donald Trump is dragging down her longshot candidacy in the South’s most Democratic congressional district, but she’s not walking away from the president.
Republican Angela Stanton-King knows her outspoken support for Donald Trump is dragging down her longshot candidacy in the South’s most Democratic congressional district, but she’s not walking away from the president.
Court reinstates Georgia’s Election Day mail ballot deadline
A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated Georgia’s Election Day deadline for the receipt of mail-in ballots, staying a lower court ruling that had extended that deadline by three days for November’s general election.
A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated Georgia’s Election Day deadline for the receipt of mail-in ballots, staying a lower court ruling that had extended that deadline by three days for November’s general election.
Andrew Young endorses Jon Ossoff for Senate
With a little more than a month left to go until Election Day, former Congressman and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young announced his endorsement Friday of Jon Ossoff for Senate.
With a little more than a month left to go until Election Day, former Congressman and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young announced his endorsement Friday of Jon Ossoff for Senate.
Prominent Georgians send well wishes to President Trump, first lady after positive COVID-19 test
Prominent Georgians are sending well wishes to the first family after President Donald Trump announced he and first lady Melania tested positive for the coronavirus early Friday morning.
Prominent Georgians are sending well wishes to the first family after President Donald Trump announced he and first lady Melania tested positive for the coronavirus early Friday morning.
Georgia police department warns residents not to call 911 over politics
Politics can get extremely heated at times and at times, some people can take rooting for their candidate at a little too far. That’s the basis of a Facebook post the Polk County Police Department- Georgia shared on Wednesday.
Politics can get extremely heated at times and at times, some people can take rooting for their candidate at a little too far. That’s the basis of a Facebook post the Polk County Police Department- Georgia shared on Wednesday.
Emory debate expert says President Trump won first debate
Between the shouting matches and insults, one local debate expert thinks President Donald Trump came out on top of Tuesday's presidential debate.
Between the shouting matches and insults, one local debate expert thinks President Donald Trump came out on top of Tuesday's presidential debate.
Lieutenant to lead Georgia State Patrol after interim’s exit
The deputy commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Public Safety has been tapped to lead the department following the interim commissioner’s departure.
The deputy commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Public Safety has been tapped to lead the department following the interim commissioner’s departure.
Lawmaker, others sue over protest arrest after 2018 election
A Georgia state lawmaker and nine others arrested while protesting at the state Capitol in the wake of the 2018 midterm elections have filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit further enforcement of the law cited in their arrest.
A Georgia state lawmaker and nine others arrested while protesting at the state Capitol in the wake of the 2018 midterm elections have filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit further enforcement of the law cited in their arrest.
Your Take: Georgia voters debate presidential debacle
Some call it a debate.
Some call it a debate.
Hall, Franklin head to runoff for rest of John Lewis’ term
Former Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall and former Morehouse College President Robert Franklin advanced to a runoff in Tuesday’s special election to fill the short remainder of the late John Lewis’ term in Congress.
Former Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall and former Morehouse College President Robert Franklin advanced to a runoff in Tuesday’s special election to fill the short remainder of the late John Lewis’ term in Congress.
Pair of endorsements adds more fuel to Georgia Senate race
A pair of new high-profile endorsements are adding fuel to an already contentious special election for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
A pair of new high-profile endorsements are adding fuel to an already contentious special election for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Georgia justices: Some suits against government officials OK
Even as Georgia lawmakers are inviting voters to weaken the state’s protection against being sued, the state Supreme Court is saying that protection is not as absolute as some make it out to be.
Even as Georgia lawmakers are inviting voters to weaken the state’s protection against being sued, the state Supreme Court is saying that protection is not as absolute as some make it out to be.