Kemp names Tommy Smith to serve Middle Judicial Circuit
Gov. Brian P. Kemp has filled a vacancy on the Superior Court of the Middle Judicial Circuit.
Gov. Brian P. Kemp has filled a vacancy on the Superior Court of the Middle Judicial Circuit.
Georgia’s Kemp sets spending of federal COVID-19 school aid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced new spending plans for federal COVID-19 aid to schools Tuesday as the state’s newly confirmed infection numbers continue to fall but remain the highest per capita in the nation.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced new spending plans for federal COVID-19 aid to schools Tuesday as the state’s newly confirmed infection numbers continue to fall but remain the highest per capita in the nation.
Loeffler courts conservative women in push for U.S. Senate
With just 11 weeks until Election Day, Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler made a push Tuesday to earn the support of conservative women.
With just 11 weeks until Election Day, Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler made a push Tuesday to earn the support of conservative women.
Georgia county commissioner dies from coronavirus at 82
A longtime county commissioner in Georgia died Monday after more than two weeks in the hospital battling the coronavirus.
A longtime county commissioner in Georgia died Monday after more than two weeks in the hospital battling the coronavirus.
GBI sends nearly 400 rape kits to private lab as backlog grows
Thursday the Georgia Bureau of Investigation packed up and shipped out 394 sexual assault evidence kits to a private lab for testing. The new partnership is one of the ways the bureau hopes to reduce the state's current backlog of rape kits.
Thursday the Georgia Bureau of Investigation packed up and shipped out 394 sexual assault evidence kits to a private lab for testing. The new partnership is one of the ways the bureau hopes to reduce the state's current backlog of rape kits.
Georgia House member stripped of power over John Lewis comments
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston told FOX 5 that he removed Representative Tommy Benton from his position as Chairman of the House Retirement Committee. The removal comes after comments Benton made in an interview on WJJC 1270 AM Radio about Lewis.
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston told FOX 5 that he removed Representative Tommy Benton from his position as Chairman of the House Retirement Committee. The removal comes after comments Benton made in an interview on WJJC 1270 AM Radio about Lewis.
Defamation lawsuit filed against stepmother of Garrett Rolfe, congressional candidate
An Atlanta mortgage company filed a defamation lawsuit against the stepmother of a fired Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks and the campaign of congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene.
An Atlanta mortgage company filed a defamation lawsuit against the stepmother of a fired Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks and the campaign of congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Looking for new tax money? Critics say it's plugged in at your neighborhood store
The COVID-19 economy has meant a budget shortfall and growing pressure to eventually raise taxes.
The COVID-19 economy has meant a budget shortfall and growing pressure to eventually raise taxes.
State Ethics Commission fines Fulton District Attorney Paul Howard $6,500
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard agreed to pay a $6500 fine for violating campaign finance laws. Howard failed to disclose he was paid at least $140,000 from a non-profit formed to combat juvenile crime. A GBI investigation of same allegations is still underway.
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard agreed to pay a $6500 fine for violating campaign finance laws. Howard failed to disclose he was paid at least $140,000 from a non-profit formed to combat juvenile crime. A GBI investigation of same allegations is still underway.
Georgia Democrats call for new Voting Rights Act, file voting lawsuit
On the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the Georgia Democratic Party called on Congress to pass an update to the landmark legislation.
On the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the Georgia Democratic Party called on Congress to pass an update to the landmark legislation.
Barrow County school district to begin year online amid staff virus cases
More than 90 staff members in one Georgia school district have been quarantined due to coronavirus exposure or infection, prompting the district to plan to begin the year entirely online.
More than 90 staff members in one Georgia school district have been quarantined due to coronavirus exposure or infection, prompting the district to plan to begin the year entirely online.
Democrats sue Georgia election officials over lines at polls
Democrats are asking a federal judge to order Georgia election officials to take steps to prevent long lines at the polls on Election Day.
Democrats are asking a federal judge to order Georgia election officials to take steps to prevent long lines at the polls on Election Day.
Georgia governor signs 'police protection' measure into law
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed into law a new measure providing additional legal protections to police officers, a step that critics say is flawed and out of step with nationwide efforts to make officers more accountable for their actions.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed into law a new measure providing additional legal protections to police officers, a step that critics say is flawed and out of step with nationwide efforts to make officers more accountable for their actions.
Georgia governor likely to call special session to fix relief bill, address budget
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he will be calling for a special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to fix a procedural issue with a bill he signed this week offering tax relief for those who received federal disaster relief or assistance following Hurricane Michael in 2018.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said he will be calling for a special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to fix a procedural issue with a bill he signed this week offering tax relief for those who received federal disaster relief or assistance following Hurricane Michael in 2018.
7 candidates qualify in special election to replace Congressman Lewis
More than a half dozen candidates qualified Friday to run in the special election to complete the late Congressman John Lewis's final term, which expires in January.
More than a half dozen candidates qualified Friday to run in the special election to complete the late Congressman John Lewis's final term, which expires in January.
Kemp renews Public Health State of Emergency, COVID-19 restrictions
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended two executive orders Friday. The governor signed to extend the Public Health State of Emergency and reaffirming current safety measures for the state during the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Those were last renewed June 29.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended two executive orders Friday. The governor signed to extend the Public Health State of Emergency and reaffirming current safety measures for the state during the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Those were last renewed June 29.
Perdue takes down campaign ad with manipulated Ossoff photo
The digital campaign ad featured a manipulated picture of his Democratic opponent Jon Ossoff, who is Jewish, with an enlarged nose.
The digital campaign ad featured a manipulated picture of his Democratic opponent Jon Ossoff, who is Jewish, with an enlarged nose.
Jon Ossoff says he's negative for COVID-19 after wife tests positive
Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff tested negative for COVID-19, the candidate tweeted Monday evening. This after his wife tested positive for the virus last week.
Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff tested negative for COVID-19, the candidate tweeted Monday evening. This after his wife tested positive for the virus last week.
Gov. Kemp to withdraw emergency hearing motion against Atlanta mayor
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is withdrawing a motion for an emergency hearing over Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ mask order.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is withdrawing a motion for an emergency hearing over Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ mask order.
Gov. Kemp praises the late John Lewis
Governor Brian Kemp praised John Lewis on Twitter late Monday afternoon--calling the late congressman, "a man of integrity and a force for good." Afterward, some political experts have praised the governor for setting a special election that ensures the fifth congressional district won't go too much longer without a representative in Washington.
Governor Brian Kemp praised John Lewis on Twitter late Monday afternoon--calling the late congressman, "a man of integrity and a force for good." Afterward, some political experts have praised the governor for setting a special election that ensures the fifth congressional district won't go too much longer without a representative in Washington.