Democrat Tarver formally launches Senate campaign in Georgia
A former federal prosecutor appointed by President Barack Obama formally launched his campaign Thursday in the crowded race to take on Georgia’s newest U.S. senator.
A former federal prosecutor appointed by President Barack Obama formally launched his campaign Thursday in the crowded race to take on Georgia’s newest U.S. senator.
UGA, Georgia Tech oppose early admit bill favoring Georgians
The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are fighting a proposal to make them favor in-state residents in early admissions, saying a state senator’s proposal would degrade their ability to recruit top out-of-state students and maintain their national reputations.
The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are fighting a proposal to make them favor in-state residents in early admissions, saying a state senator’s proposal would degrade their ability to recruit top out-of-state students and maintain their national reputations.
Flooring manufacturer expands in northwest Georgia
A flooring manufacturer plans an expansion in northwest Georgia that the governor says will create 268 jobs.
A flooring manufacturer plans an expansion in northwest Georgia that the governor says will create 268 jobs.
Georgia lawmakers look to tackle surprise medical bills
Legislation that would protect some patients in Georgia from surprise medical bills that can run to tens of thousands of dollars is gaining momentum at the state Capitol.
Legislation that would protect some patients in Georgia from surprise medical bills that can run to tens of thousands of dollars is gaining momentum at the state Capitol.
Bill: Raise Georgia's minimum dropout age from 16 to 17
Georgia lawmakers are considering raising the state’s minimum dropout age from 16 to 17.
Georgia lawmakers are considering raising the state’s minimum dropout age from 16 to 17.
Georgia lawmaker hopes to expand seat belt law, increase fines
One state lawmaker wants to expand Georgia's seat belt law to include more passengers.
One state lawmaker wants to expand Georgia's seat belt law to include more passengers.
Former Georgia sheriff to lead State Patrol after exam flap
A former Georgia sheriff has been chosen to lead the state Department of Public Safety on an interim basis after its prior chief resigned in the aftermath of a cheating scandal involving state troopers.
A former Georgia sheriff has been chosen to lead the state Department of Public Safety on an interim basis after its prior chief resigned in the aftermath of a cheating scandal involving state troopers.
Georgia House approves $159 million in midyear budget cuts
The Georgia House voted Wednesday to cut state government’s budget, but also move some money around to protect lawmakers’ priorities.
The Georgia House voted Wednesday to cut state government’s budget, but also move some money around to protect lawmakers’ priorities.
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.