Funeral home owner says funeral homes need to be better scrutinized
A Georgia lawmaker argued funeral homes are not being scrutinized enough. And he owns a funeral home.
A Georgia lawmaker argued funeral homes are not being scrutinized enough. And he owns a funeral home.
Teacher pension changes sputter in Georgia legislature
A bill that would cut some retirement benefits for Georgia public school teachers is still alive, but just barely.
A bill that would cut some retirement benefits for Georgia public school teachers is still alive, but just barely.
GA special elections may get primaries, but not this year
A proposed change to Georgia election law to require party primaries before certain special elections has been amended so it wouldn’t take effect until 2021, assuring a special U.S. Senate election this year won’t be affected if it passes.
A proposed change to Georgia election law to require party primaries before certain special elections has been amended so it wouldn’t take effect until 2021, assuring a special U.S. Senate election this year won’t be affected if it passes.
FOX 5 I-Team report sparks GBI investigation in College Park
The city of College Park is turning an internal audit of Tracey Wyatt Recreation Center bank account to GBI.
The city of College Park is turning an internal audit of Tracey Wyatt Recreation Center bank account to GBI.
Governor, first lady help open new center for trafficked youth
As lawmakers worked on the budget at the State Capitol Tuesday, Governor Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp were in Paulding County for the opening of Wellspring Living's new Receiving Hope Center.
As lawmakers worked on the budget at the State Capitol Tuesday, Governor Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp were in Paulding County for the opening of Wellspring Living's new Receiving Hope Center.
Georgia House committee approves restoring some budget cuts
In their first official day back at the State Capitol, members of the House Appropriations Committee approved their version of the amended 2020 budget, which restores some cuts proposed by Gov. Brian Kemp.
In their first official day back at the State Capitol, members of the House Appropriations Committee approved their version of the amended 2020 budget, which restores some cuts proposed by Gov. Brian Kemp.
Georgia ships last of 30,000 voting machines for March debut
Georgia election officials Friday loaded and shipped the last truckloads of new voting machines making their statewide debut in the March presidential primaries, getting the equipment to local election offices barely two weeks before advance voting begins.
Georgia election officials Friday loaded and shipped the last truckloads of new voting machines making their statewide debut in the March presidential primaries, getting the equipment to local election offices barely two weeks before advance voting begins.
Loeffler touts pro-life endorsement in first metro Atlanta campaign event
In her first campaign event in metro Atlanta, U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler highlighted her pro-life agenda and a key endorsement.
In her first campaign event in metro Atlanta, U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler highlighted her pro-life agenda and a key endorsement.
2 high-level resignation after trooper cheating scandal
Department of Public Safety Commissioner Col. Mark McDonough has resigned as a result of the Georgia Trooper cheating scandal.
Department of Public Safety Commissioner Col. Mark McDonough has resigned as a result of the Georgia Trooper cheating scandal.
EXCLUSIVE: Secret city of College Park bank account dating back years discovered by FOX 5 I-Team
FOX 5 I-Team uncovers more than $100,000 in cash withdrawals from a secret City of College Park bank account between 2010 and 2016.
FOX 5 I-Team uncovers more than $100,000 in cash withdrawals from a secret City of College Park bank account between 2010 and 2016.
Gov. Kemp reiterates need for teacher pay raises
Governor Brian Kemp is not backing down from his push to increase teacher pay across the state, despite the fact that some have questioned its high price tag amidst a year of budget cuts.
Governor Brian Kemp is not backing down from his push to increase teacher pay across the state, despite the fact that some have questioned its high price tag amidst a year of budget cuts.
State lets a troubled cemetery owner stay open. Now he's accused of stealing from vulnerable people
Peace of mind. That’s the selling point for funeral homes who encourage customers to pay in advance for the day their loved ones finally say goodbye. It’s called pre-need. But a scandal in one Georgia county over pre-need funeral money raises questions about how much the state is really protecting consumers.
Peace of mind. That’s the selling point for funeral homes who encourage customers to pay in advance for the day their loved ones finally say goodbye. It’s called pre-need. But a scandal in one Georgia county over pre-need funeral money raises questions about how much the state is really protecting consumers.
Gov. Kemp breaks silence on state budget goals
State lawmakers have just under a week left as they continue to hammer out the details of the budget.
State lawmakers have just under a week left as they continue to hammer out the details of the budget.
Kemp launches ‘Georgia Made’ logo for in-state manufacturers
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is announcing a “Georgia Made” program to encourage manufacturers to promote the state on their products.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is announcing a “Georgia Made” program to encourage manufacturers to promote the state on their products.
Another Georgia lawmaker running for Collins’ US House seat
A third Republican state lawmaker has entered the race for a heavily conservative Georgia congressional seat, two weeks after Republican Rep. Doug Collins announced he’s running for U.S. Senate.
A third Republican state lawmaker has entered the race for a heavily conservative Georgia congressional seat, two weeks after Republican Rep. Doug Collins announced he’s running for U.S. Senate.
Georgia budget chief apologizes to lawmakers on information
Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget director on Tuesday apologized to top House budget writers, answering criticism that Kemp’s administration hasn’t been forthcoming enough with Georgia lawmakers about his spending plans.
Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget director on Tuesday apologized to top House budget writers, answering criticism that Kemp’s administration hasn’t been forthcoming enough with Georgia lawmakers about his spending plans.
Democrats make stand against proposed state budget cuts
Georgia Democrats took a stand on Tuesday and spoke out against proposed budget cuts by Governor Brian Kemp and their Republican colleagues.
Georgia Democrats took a stand on Tuesday and spoke out against proposed budget cuts by Governor Brian Kemp and their Republican colleagues.
Judge rules against Georgia elections chief in records case
A federal judge has rejected Georgia officials’ arguments in an election-related lawsuit and ruled that information being sought by a journalist and an activist is subject to public disclosure.
A federal judge has rejected Georgia officials’ arguments in an election-related lawsuit and ruled that information being sought by a journalist and an activist is subject to public disclosure.
Supreme Court justice helps open new Georgia judicial center
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas traveled to Atlanta Tuesday for the opening of the new Nathan Deal Judicial Center.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas traveled to Atlanta Tuesday for the opening of the new Nathan Deal Judicial Center.
Georgia lawmaker proposes adding 'baby boxes' for relinquished infants
A state lawmaker from Cobb County wants to make sure that babies in Georgia are no longer abandoned in the woods or on the side of the road.
A state lawmaker from Cobb County wants to make sure that babies in Georgia are no longer abandoned in the woods or on the side of the road.