Sen. Loeffler introduces bill to discourage defunding police
Senator Kelly Loeffler unveiled new legislation Monday to discourage taking any money from police departments.
Senator Kelly Loeffler unveiled new legislation Monday to discourage taking any money from police departments.
Bourdeaux declares win in Democratic congressional primary
A Democrat is declaring victory in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District primary after new vote counts showed her winning a majority of ballots without need for a runoff election.
A Democrat is declaring victory in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District primary after new vote counts showed her winning a majority of ballots without need for a runoff election.
Georgia Senate panel: Shield businesses from COVID-19 suits
A Georgia Senate committee wants to protect businesses, governments, property owners and emergency personnel from being sued if someone claims they contracted COVID-19 because of them.
A Georgia Senate committee wants to protect businesses, governments, property owners and emergency personnel from being sued if someone claims they contracted COVID-19 because of them.
Georgia protesters seek change as some in GOP back police
Protesters brought calls for changes to Georgia’s laws regarding use of force and voting to the General Assembly on Monday, as some lawmakers inside the Capitol mounted a renewed push for a bill requiring heavier penalties for hate crimes. Others, though, expressed more support for police than protesters.
Protesters brought calls for changes to Georgia’s laws regarding use of force and voting to the General Assembly on Monday, as some lawmakers inside the Capitol mounted a renewed push for a bill requiring heavier penalties for hate crimes. Others, though, expressed more support for police than protesters.
Georgia legislative session resumes at State Capitol
Georgia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol on Monday to resume the 2020 legislative session after a three-month-long hiatus.
Georgia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol on Monday to resume the 2020 legislative session after a three-month-long hiatus.
Protesters march to end police brutality as Georgia legislators return to work
Protesters with the NAACP marched to the Capitol to greet the returning Georgia General Assembly and press them to change Georgia's criminal justice system.
Protesters with the NAACP marched to the Capitol to greet the returning Georgia General Assembly and press them to change Georgia's criminal justice system.
The GA Lottery just had its best April sales ever, the same month stimulus checks arrived
The COVID-19 shutdown had the Georgia Lottery staring at millions of dollars of lost sales, money the state counted on to fund the popular HOPE scholarship.
The COVID-19 shutdown had the Georgia Lottery staring at millions of dollars of lost sales, money the state counted on to fund the popular HOPE scholarship.
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.