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.
Georgia tweaks policies for Puerto Rico driver's licenses
Driver’s license applicants who want to exchange a Puerto Rican license for a Georgia license no longer have to take tests or meet other requirements not imposed on other U.S. citizens, according to a lawsuit settlement agreement.
Driver’s license applicants who want to exchange a Puerto Rican license for a Georgia license no longer have to take tests or meet other requirements not imposed on other U.S. citizens, according to a lawsuit settlement agreement.
King Center, Secretary of State launch voter outreach program
The King Center and the Georgia Secretary of State want to make sure you know about the state's new secure paper ballot system.
The King Center and the Georgia Secretary of State want to make sure you know about the state's new secure paper ballot system.
Company withdraws application to mine near Okefenokee refuge
A mining company has withdrawn its request for the federal government’s permission to dig up minerals near the vast wildlife refuge in the Okefenokee Swamp, saying it plans to submit a new application that proposes a smaller area for the project.
A mining company has withdrawn its request for the federal government’s permission to dig up minerals near the vast wildlife refuge in the Okefenokee Swamp, saying it plans to submit a new application that proposes a smaller area for the project.
GBI Director pitches outsourcing testing as evidence backlog grows
Just 15 months after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation cleared a backlog of more than 3,000 old sexual assault kits, they now have more than 700 new ones that need testing.
Just 15 months after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation cleared a backlog of more than 3,000 old sexual assault kits, they now have more than 700 new ones that need testing.
Georgia senators pushing Fort Benning for new Army corps HQ
Georgia’s two U.S. senators are urging military leaders to choose Fort Benning for the headquarters of the Army’s fourth corps headquarters.
Georgia’s two U.S. senators are urging military leaders to choose Fort Benning for the headquarters of the Army’s fourth corps headquarters.
Georgia Senate panel approves new dam regulations
Georgia could soon loosen safety standards for dams that sit above newly built homes, under a proposal unanimously passed by a state Senate committee.
Georgia could soon loosen safety standards for dams that sit above newly built homes, under a proposal unanimously passed by a state Senate committee.
President Trump hints he may intervene in Collins-Loeffler race
The president hinted Thursday that he is working to find a compromise in what has become a contentious Georgia Senate race.
The president hinted Thursday that he is working to find a compromise in what has become a contentious Georgia Senate race.
Georgia lawmaker on public safety committee caught texting and driving
After what a motorist describes as a near dangerous collision, he took pictures of the driver texting. The driver is Rep. Bill Werkheiser, who sits on the Public Safety Committee.
After what a motorist describes as a near dangerous collision, he took pictures of the driver texting. The driver is Rep. Bill Werkheiser, who sits on the Public Safety Committee.
Republicans head to March runoff in Georgia Senate race
Two Republicans are headed to a runoff election next month for a south Georgia state Senate seat, after no candidate won a majority of votes Tuesday.
Two Republicans are headed to a runoff election next month for a south Georgia state Senate seat, after no candidate won a majority of votes Tuesday.
Adoption bill would allow agencies to refuse Georgia families
A new bill filed Wednesday would allow adoption agencies in Georgia to refuse to work with people on religious or moral grounds.
A new bill filed Wednesday would allow adoption agencies in Georgia to refuse to work with people on religious or moral grounds.
Georgia legislature hits pause button over budget battle
The Georgia General Assembly has agreed to take nearly two weeks off so that they can hold additional budget hearings.
The Georgia General Assembly has agreed to take nearly two weeks off so that they can hold additional budget hearings.
Georgia Senate panel approves raising age on vaping products
The new bill would raise the age a person must be to purchase vaping products to 21, require schools to teach the dangers of vaping, and more
The new bill would raise the age a person must be to purchase vaping products to 21, require schools to teach the dangers of vaping, and more



















