Georgia group opposes bill that allows sale of heritage site
A coalition of slave descendants in Georgia have started a petition to fight a state bill that would allow the sale of heritage sites, including a former slave plantation house, to private entities.
A coalition of slave descendants in Georgia have started a petition to fight a state bill that would allow the sale of heritage sites, including a former slave plantation house, to private entities.
David Scott wins primary in 13th District, avoids runoff
Nine-term U.S. House Rep. David Scott has won the Democratic primary in Georgia’s 13th District, narrowly avoiding a runoff.
Nine-term U.S. House Rep. David Scott has won the Democratic primary in Georgia’s 13th District, narrowly avoiding a runoff.
Runoffs set in 5 Georgia congressional primaries
Georgia’s next congressional delegation was coming into clearer focus after Tuesday’s voting, with Jon Ossoff winning the Democrats’ Senate primary and at least five House races heading to runoffs. House incumbents won their primaries, including Rep. John Lewis, who was nominated for an 18th term in Congress representing Atlanta.
Georgia’s next congressional delegation was coming into clearer focus after Tuesday’s voting, with Jon Ossoff winning the Democrats’ Senate primary and at least five House races heading to runoffs. House incumbents won their primaries, including Rep. John Lewis, who was nominated for an 18th term in Congress representing Atlanta.
2 Georgia House members lose primaries, others face runoffs
At least two incumbent members of the Georgia state House of Representatives have lost their seats in primaries, while at least two House members and a state senator have been forced to Aug. 11 runoffs against primary opponents.
At least two incumbent members of the Georgia state House of Representatives have lost their seats in primaries, while at least two House members and a state senator have been forced to Aug. 11 runoffs against primary opponents.
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins primary, looks ahead to November race
With the Democratic primary now in his rearview, Jon Ossoff said he has a lot of issues he plans to run on in November.
With the Democratic primary now in his rearview, Jon Ossoff said he has a lot of issues he plans to run on in November.
FOX 5 I-Team tracks who paid for summer travels of Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan
Who paid for all of the Lt. Governor's beach trips?
Who paid for all of the Lt. Governor's beach trips?
Sen. David Perdue hopes to maintain 'outsider' appeal in re-election bid
A day after officially securing the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, Sen. David Perdue did his first round of campaign interviews in nearly six years.
A day after officially securing the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, Sen. David Perdue did his first round of campaign interviews in nearly six years.
Raffensperger responds to criticism over primary day voting issues
Georgia’s Secretary of State is facing sharp criticism Wednesday for issues during the Primary Election that includes long lines, incorrect ballots, a lack of paper ballots, and the state’s new voting machines to be inoperable.
Georgia’s Secretary of State is facing sharp criticism Wednesday for issues during the Primary Election that includes long lines, incorrect ballots, a lack of paper ballots, and the state’s new voting machines to be inoperable.
Stacey Abrams: GA Secretary of State 'must stop finger-pointing and fix' voting problem
Former gubernatorial candidate and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams called out Sec. Raffensperger for the mess in a tweeting, stating that Georgia voters "deserved better."
Former gubernatorial candidate and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams called out Sec. Raffensperger for the mess in a tweeting, stating that Georgia voters "deserved better."
Georgia House Speaker launches investigation into widespread voting issues day of Primary
Georgia lawmakers have called for an investigation into the number of issues reported at polling stations across the state Tuesday for Georgia's primary election. They specifically mentioned Fulton County.
Georgia lawmakers have called for an investigation into the number of issues reported at polling stations across the state Tuesday for Georgia's primary election. They specifically mentioned Fulton County.
Congress asked to name post office for late Georgia lawmaker
Georgia’s congressional delegation is pushing to name a post office for the late state Sen. Jack Hill.
Georgia’s congressional delegation is pushing to name a post office for the late state Sen. Jack Hill.
Georgia budget gap passes $850 million as revenues again lag
With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May.
With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May.
Business leaders intensify push for Georgia hate crimes law
Dozens of Georgia companies are lining up behind a push to pass a state hate crimes law.
Dozens of Georgia companies are lining up behind a push to pass a state hate crimes law.
Georgia business leaders intensify push for state hate crimes law
Companies that have signed the letter include Coca-Cola Co., Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Hawks, and UPS.
Companies that have signed the letter include Coca-Cola Co., Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Hawks, and UPS.
Bourdeaux back in race for Congress, but Democrat has rivals
Carolyn Bourdeaux got famously close in 2018 to claiming Georgia’s 7th Congressional District for the Democrats.
Carolyn Bourdeaux got famously close in 2018 to claiming Georgia’s 7th Congressional District for the Democrats.
Republicans vie for nod in battleground suburban House seat
Republicans took over Georgia’s 7th Congressional District in 1994, one of a string of GOP victories that swept the party into power in the U.S. House and a Georgian into the speaker’s chair. Now with Republican Rob Woodall stepping down after having tenuously clung to the seat in 2018, the GOP has to decide who best to defend the embattled rampart.
Republicans took over Georgia’s 7th Congressional District in 1994, one of a string of GOP victories that swept the party into power in the U.S. House and a Georgian into the speaker’s chair. Now with Republican Rob Woodall stepping down after having tenuously clung to the seat in 2018, the GOP has to decide who best to defend the embattled rampart.
Republicans rush to northwest Georgia race as Graves leaves
Nine Republicans are jockeying to succeed U.S. Rep Tom Graves in northwest Georgia’s 14th congressional district, after Graves announced in December he would step down.
Nine Republicans are jockeying to succeed U.S. Rep Tom Graves in northwest Georgia’s 14th congressional district, after Graves announced in December he would step down.
Ideals versus effectiveness in 9th District GOP contest
All the Republicans running in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District are pro-Trump, pro-gun and anti-abortion. That’s where the work begins to tell them apart.
All the Republicans running in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District are pro-Trump, pro-gun and anti-abortion. That’s where the work begins to tell them apart.
Faith leaders call for Georgia lawmakers to pass hate crimes bill
In the midst of unrest across the country, faith leaders in Georgia called for state legislators to enact a hate crimes law.
In the midst of unrest across the country, faith leaders in Georgia called for state legislators to enact a hate crimes law.
Georgia legislature to resume session June 15
Georgia’s legislature will resume session on June 15 under an agreement announced by House and Senate leaders on Wednesday.
Georgia’s legislature will resume session on June 15 under an agreement announced by House and Senate leaders on Wednesday.