Gov. Kemp issues executive order calling Ga. National Guard troops to active duty
Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order to calling up to 2,000 Georgia National Guard troops to active duty in response to COVID-19.
Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order to calling up to 2,000 Georgia National Guard troops to active duty in response to COVID-19.
Bills that advanced or failed in Georgia General Assembly
Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly on Thursday faced a deadline to advance legislation from one chamber to the other. While issues can be resurrected later using legislative rules, the crossover deadline between the House and Senate tends to significantly narrow the issues in play.
Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly on Thursday faced a deadline to advance legislation from one chamber to the other. While issues can be resurrected later using legislative rules, the crossover deadline between the House and Senate tends to significantly narrow the issues in play.
Spreading coronavirus unleashes mad dash to supermarkets, Kemp urges calm
The panic really escalated at a Sam's Club in Hiram, where a FOX 5 viewer witnessed a pair of shoppers fighting over a hot ticket item; at least one person was seen on video being rolled out in a stretcher.
The panic really escalated at a Sam's Club in Hiram, where a FOX 5 viewer witnessed a pair of shoppers fighting over a hot ticket item; at least one person was seen on video being rolled out in a stretcher.
Georgia House passes bill to strengthen gang-related laws
The Georgia House on Thursday narrowly passed a bill that aims to strengthen the state’s gang-related laws, over the objection of Democrats who said the state already has tough laws and the bill was mostly posturing.
The Georgia House on Thursday narrowly passed a bill that aims to strengthen the state’s gang-related laws, over the objection of Democrats who said the state already has tough laws and the bill was mostly posturing.
Georgia General Assembly to suspend 2020 legislative session amid coronavirus concerns
Amid growing concerns of a wide-spread coronavirus outbreak, the Georgia General Assembly will suspend its 2020 legislative session indefinitely starting after Friday.
Amid growing concerns of a wide-spread coronavirus outbreak, the Georgia General Assembly will suspend its 2020 legislative session indefinitely starting after Friday.
In-state tuition for DREAMers stalls in Georgia House committee
A bill that would allow DACA recipients to pay in-state tuition at some Georgia colleges did not make it past a House committee Wednesday.
A bill that would allow DACA recipients to pay in-state tuition at some Georgia colleges did not make it past a House committee Wednesday.
Mayor Bottoms' State of the City addressed postponed
The State of the City address will not take place on March 12th, as originally planned, the Mayor's office confirms.
The State of the City address will not take place on March 12th, as originally planned, the Mayor's office confirms.
Coronavirus: New Procedures for Georgia Voting Machines
State and local elections officials have adopted new protocols to protect voters in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
State and local elections officials have adopted new protocols to protect voters in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Georgia House passes spending plan with some teacher raises
Yes — in part — to teacher pay raises. No to many proposed cuts to programs.
Yes — in part — to teacher pay raises. No to many proposed cuts to programs.
Georgia House passes plan to flatten, reduce income taxes
Shortly after grappling with budget cuts caused by flattening state revenue collections, the Georgia state House on Tuesday passed a proposal to reduce the state’s personal income tax to a flat rate of 5.375%.
Shortly after grappling with budget cuts caused by flattening state revenue collections, the Georgia state House on Tuesday passed a proposal to reduce the state’s personal income tax to a flat rate of 5.375%.
Georgia Senate votes to widen aid for special needs students
The Georgia Senate approved a bill Tuesday that expands a state program that pays for special education students to attend private schools, capping lengthy and heated debate.
The Georgia Senate approved a bill Tuesday that expands a state program that pays for special education students to attend private schools, capping lengthy and heated debate.
Georgia House passes bill seeking extended care for mothers
The Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that seeks to extend health insurance coverage for poor mothers after their children are born to try to prevent maternal deaths.
The Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that seeks to extend health insurance coverage for poor mothers after their children are born to try to prevent maternal deaths.
Rep. Collins discusses self-quarantine for coronavirus
Rep. Doug Collins is speaking out on why he chose to self-quarantine.
Rep. Doug Collins is speaking out on why he chose to self-quarantine.
Georgia Democratic lawmakers to introduce 'Heartbeat Bill' repeal
A group of Democratic state lawmakers is pushing new legislation that would restore Georgia's previous abortion law.
A group of Democratic state lawmakers is pushing new legislation that would restore Georgia's previous abortion law.
Nikki Haley endorses Kelly Loeffler for U.S. Senate
Former Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday endorsed Kelly Loeffler for the U.S. Senate, saying more conservative women are needed in Washington.
Former Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday endorsed Kelly Loeffler for the U.S. Senate, saying more conservative women are needed in Washington.
Georgia House leaders back plan for another income tax cut
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is backing a legislative proposal unveiled Monday to set the state’s personal income tax at a flat rate of 5.375%.
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is backing a legislative proposal unveiled Monday to set the state’s personal income tax at a flat rate of 5.375%.
Georgia House Democrats push for 'Red Flag' gun control law
Georgia House Democrats held a public hearing on House Bill 435, otherwise known as "The Red Flag Protective Order Act."
Georgia House Democrats held a public hearing on House Bill 435, otherwise known as "The Red Flag Protective Order Act."
Ga. House budget plan restores cuts, reduces teacher raises
The House Appropriations Committee approved their version of the FY 2021 budget Monday and it includes some significant changes from Governor Brian Kemp's proposal.
The House Appropriations Committee approved their version of the FY 2021 budget Monday and it includes some significant changes from Governor Brian Kemp's proposal.
Rep. Doug Collins self-quarantines due to possible coronavirus exposure
Rep. Doug Collins, just days after shaking President Donald Trump's hand during a visit to Georgia, said he isolating himself after coming into contact with someone at a recent conference who has since tested positive for the coronavirus.
Rep. Doug Collins, just days after shaking President Donald Trump's hand during a visit to Georgia, said he isolating himself after coming into contact with someone at a recent conference who has since tested positive for the coronavirus.
Candidate fields for 2020 races in Georgia take final shape
Crowded candidate fields for two U.S. Senate races on Georgia’s 2020 ballots took final shape Friday, the deadline for contenders to sign up. Meanwhile, a woman recently pardoned by President Donald Trump filed paperwork to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta.
Crowded candidate fields for two U.S. Senate races on Georgia’s 2020 ballots took final shape Friday, the deadline for contenders to sign up. Meanwhile, a woman recently pardoned by President Donald Trump filed paperwork to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta.