Federal funding-freeze could affect Georgia students

The U.S. Department of Education has withheld nearly $7 billion in federal funds meant for public schools. $200 million of that should go to Georgia. Georgia lawmakers said that could hurt students in the state.

Marvin Arrington Jr. announces bid for Fulton County Commission Chair

Marvin Arrington Jr. announced his candidacy for Fulton County Commission Chair, challenging incumbent Robb Pitts and fellow Commissioner Dana Barrett.

Rep. Mike Collins teases Georgia Senate bid

Two-term lawmaker and Trump ally Rep. Mike Collins is eying a bid in the Georgia Senate race to challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Georgia House study committee looking into impacts of smoking

A Georgia House study committee led by Rep. Sharon Cooper is examining the economic and health impacts of smoking across the state.

'Married to Medicine' star Dr. Heavenly Kimes announces campaign in Georgia

Dr. Heavenly Kimes, best known for her role on Bravo’s Married to Medicine, is entering the political arena with a run for the Georgia House of Representatives.

Marjorie Taylor Greene proposing weather modification ban after Texas flooding

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced over the weekend that she plans to introduce federal legislation to ban weather modification and geoengineering practices.

Georgia's annual audit of state voter rolls now underway

Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger announced a multiphase audit of Georgia’s voter rolls will occur throughout July, August and September 2025.

Georgia Power base rates stay the same for 3 years

Tuesday's vote was a formality, after the PSC and Georgia Power reached a deal in May to keep the rate the same through 2028.

Georgia politicians react to vote on Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Georgia senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock voted Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislative proposal known as the "One Big, Beautiful Bill."

Georgia lawmakers, politicians respond to U.S. bombing Iran

Lawmakers across Georgia responded after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. bombed 3 nuclear sites in Iran.

1 Public Service Commission primary headed to a runoff

Former Atlanta City Council member Keisha Waites is headed to a runoff against Peter Hubbard. The runoff election is July 15.

Georgia man accused of threatening sexual violence on Sen. Ted Cruz

Robert Davis Forney, a 25-year-old, was arraigned in federal court on charges of threatening U.S. senators, including Sen. Ted Cruz, with sexual violence.

89-year-old celebrates birthday at ‘No Kings’ protest in Midtown Atlanta

Mary Frances, celebrating her 89th birthday, emphasized the importance of democracy and civil rights, expressing concern over perceived regressions in American governance.