Ad from Georgia Sen. Loeffler rebuts stock-trading criticism

Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia is launching a $4 million statewide ad campaign that seeks to rebut criticism of stock transactions she made amid the coronavirus pandemic, as she faces stiff competition in a November special election.

Ad for Georgia Senate hopeful touts John Lewis’ backing

Georgia congressman John Lewis’ endorsement of Democratic Senate hopeful Jon Ossoff is the focus of a new television ad from Ossoff’s campaign that began airing statewide on Tuesday.

Top Georgia Democrats running for US Senate spar in debate

Two of the top Georgia Democrats vying to take on Republican Sen. David Perdue in November took hard swipes at each other during a virtual debate Sunday as criticism of the official response to the coronavirus took center stage.

A Georgia coroner accused of stealing opponent’s signs

A Georgia coroner has been arrested in the theft of a political rival’s campaign signs, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Monday.

Absentee ballot requests for Georgia primary reach 1 million

More than a million voters have requested a mail-in ballot to vote in Georgia’s primary elections in June, an enormous increase driven by the coronavirus outbreak.

Georgia Senate signals June likely for legislative restart

Leaders of the Georgia General Assembly are signaling that lawmakers won’t return to the Capitol until June, despite Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan continuing to say he would like to resume work in May.

Political ads return to TV ahead of June primary

In what has become the most unusual election cycle ever, some Democrats have started running television ads ahead of next month's primary.

Kemp focuses on COVID-19 testing, social distancing as Georgia restaurants open

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he is calling on all Georgians to continue doing what they can to protect the state's most vulnerable populations as businesses start to reopen.

Georgia Democrat who endorsed Trump not quitting after all

A Democratic Georgia lawmaker who recently endorsed President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is no longer planning to resign and will instead serve the remainder of his term.

Georgia Democratic lawmaker resigning after endorsing Trump

State Rep. Vernon Jones said he was "sick and tired of me and my family being attacked and harassed by the Democratic Party."

5 sign up for race to succeed late Georgia Sen. Jack Hill

Five candidates in southeast Georgia have signed up for a special election for the seat of the late state Sen. Jack Hill.

Georgia election board approves ballot drop boxes for June

Georgia’s state election board on Wednesday approved a new rule allowing counties to establish absentee ballot drop boxes for the state’s June primary elections amid the coronavirus pandemic.

National super PAC backs Collins in Georgia Senate race

A national political fundraising committee endorsed Rep. Doug Collins’ bid Wednesday to unseat his fellow Georgia Republican, Sen. Kelly Loeffler, in a November special election.

Kemp suspends Georgia's anti-mask law during coronavirus pandemic

Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended Georgia's anti-mask law after concerns that it could have negative consequences during the pandemic.

Atlanta public corruption trial put on hold because of coronavirus

The trial of Atlanta political operative Mitzi Bickers, which was originally set for Monday, is delayed due to COVID19 virus.

Georgia Sec. of State announces Absentee Ballot Fraud Task Force

In an effort to discourage any potential fraud, Georgia's Secretary of State announced the creation of a new Absentee Ballot Fraud Task Force Monday.

Tybee Island mayor blasts Kemp's 'reckless' order to reopen beaches

The Tybee Island mayor says she and the City Council are planning to try to overturn the order reopening Georgia's beaches.