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.
Gov. Kemp signs executive order for special election to fill late Rep. John Lewis' seat
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an executive order calling for a special election to fill the late Rep. John Lewis' seat in Georgia's 5th U.S. Congressional District.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an executive order calling for a special election to fill the late Rep. John Lewis' seat in Georgia's 5th U.S. Congressional District.
Jon Ossoff awaiting COVID-19 results after wife tests positive for virus
The wife of Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff tested positive for COVID-19 and he himself is experiencing symptoms, campaign officials confirmed.
The wife of Georgia Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff tested positive for COVID-19 and he himself is experiencing symptoms, campaign officials confirmed.
Citizens, activists demand special election to replace Congressman Lewis
A small, grassroots group gathered at the foot of the John Lewis Hero mural off Auburn Avenue Friday to demand the "election not selection" of the late Congressman's successor.
A small, grassroots group gathered at the foot of the John Lewis Hero mural off Auburn Avenue Friday to demand the "election not selection" of the late Congressman's successor.
Georgia House committee close to consensus on citizen's arrest changes
They have met only twice, but a Georgia House committee tasked with reviewing the state's citizen's arrest law could come to a bipartisan consensus soon, according to its chairman.
They have met only twice, but a Georgia House committee tasked with reviewing the state's citizen's arrest law could come to a bipartisan consensus soon, according to its chairman.
2 new ads hit airwaves in Perdue, Ossoff Senate campaign
Sen. David Perdue and the National Republican Senatorial Committee both dropped new negative ads against Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff on Wednesday.
Sen. David Perdue and the National Republican Senatorial Committee both dropped new negative ads against Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff on Wednesday.
Democratic Strategist wants 'voters not party leaders' to choose U.S. Rep Lewis's successor
On the eve of Monday's selection process to choose a Democratic nominee to fill U.S. Rep.
On the eve of Monday's selection process to choose a Democratic nominee to fill U.S. Rep.
ACLU of Georgia recruiting poll workers for upcoming elections
The ACLU of Georgia is actively recruiting civic-minded volunteers for the primary runoff on August 11 and the general election on November 3 as part of its poll worker recruitment program
The ACLU of Georgia is actively recruiting civic-minded volunteers for the primary runoff on August 11 and the general election on November 3 as part of its poll worker recruitment program
District Attorney Paul Howard offers third explanation for grand jury subpoenas under investigation by the GBI
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard has now provided three different explanations for how his office issued grand jury subpoenas, when no grand jury was seemingly in place. The GBI is investigating.
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard has now provided three different explanations for how his office issued grand jury subpoenas, when no grand jury was seemingly in place. The GBI is investigating.
Ninth district congressional candidate jailed for refusing to surrender guns
A Georgia congressional candidate in next month’s runoff will spend this weekend in the Gwinnett County jail, serving a four-day contempt of court order for not turning over her guns to authorities.
A Georgia congressional candidate in next month’s runoff will spend this weekend in the Gwinnett County jail, serving a four-day contempt of court order for not turning over her guns to authorities.
Citizens task force makes Fulton elections recommendations
To avoid another "meltdown" on Election Day, a citizens task force made a long list of recommendations to Fulton County officials Thursday about how to improve.
To avoid another "meltdown" on Election Day, a citizens task force made a long list of recommendations to Fulton County officials Thursday about how to improve.
Georgia governor approves nearly $26 billion state budget
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed the nearly $26 billion state budget passed on the final day of the delayed 2020 General Assembly on Friday. The budget avoids unpaid employee furloughs and layoffs but does involve deep cuts to programs.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed the nearly $26 billion state budget passed on the final day of the delayed 2020 General Assembly on Friday. The budget avoids unpaid employee furloughs and layoffs but does involve deep cuts to programs.
Abrams: Georgia is 'the battleground state'
With four months to go until Election Day, Georgia Democrats say the numbers are on their side.
With four months to go until Election Day, Georgia Democrats say the numbers are on their side.
Georgia to give tax credits to protective equipment makers
Makers of personal protective equipment in Georgia will get a $1,250-a-job tax break for the next five years, with lawmakers saying they want to aid the businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Makers of personal protective equipment in Georgia will get a $1,250-a-job tax break for the next five years, with lawmakers saying they want to aid the businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia lawmakers adopt $26B budget
Georgia lawmakers agreed Friday to a budget that promises sharp cuts but is supposed to avoid unpaid employee furloughs and layoffs in one of the closing acts of the 2020 session of the General Assembly.
Georgia lawmakers agreed Friday to a budget that promises sharp cuts but is supposed to avoid unpaid employee furloughs and layoffs in one of the closing acts of the 2020 session of the General Assembly.
A subdue 'sine die' -- Georgia House Speaker tells lawmakers to break with tradition this year
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, behind a panel of Plexiglass at the front of the House chamber, broke one more tradition during a legislative session of firsts thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, behind a panel of Plexiglass at the front of the House chamber, broke one more tradition during a legislative session of firsts thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia teachers fed up, march to State Capitol demanding changes
Teachers have demands more lawmakers including hiring more black teachers and funding more counselors.
Teachers have demands more lawmakers including hiring more black teachers and funding more counselors.
SINE DIE: Measures that passed or failed in Georgia General Assembly
Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly on Friday are concluding the regular 2020 session of the General Assembly after a months-long recess because of COVID-19. Besides their annual duty of passing a budget to govern state spending, here’s a look at the fate of some other significant issues:
Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly on Friday are concluding the regular 2020 session of the General Assembly after a months-long recess because of COVID-19. Besides their annual duty of passing a budget to govern state spending, here’s a look at the fate of some other significant issues:
Georgia lawmakers: Block COVID-19 lawsuits against business
Georgia lawmakers want to protect businesses and other from being sued if someone blames them for contracting COVID-19, but House members voted Friday for less-extensive protections than the business community sought.
Georgia lawmakers want to protect businesses and other from being sued if someone blames them for contracting COVID-19, but House members voted Friday for less-extensive protections than the business community sought.
Gov. Kemp signs Georgia hate crime bill into law
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 426 into law Friday afternoon at the State capitol in Atlanta, joining 46 other states who have hate crime laws.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 426 into law Friday afternoon at the State capitol in Atlanta, joining 46 other states who have hate crime laws.