Georgia set to purge nearly half-million inactive voters this summer
Georgia election officials plan to remove nearly a half-million inactive voters from the registry.
Ossoff rallies Atlanta supporters, vows to keep Georgia Senate seat blue
Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat is up for grabs in 2026, and Republicans say they want to see it turn red. The Georgia senator says he's ready to fight to keep it blue.
Georgia allocates $250M to tackle prison neglect and violence
Georgia lawmakers have approved a $250 million budget allocation aimed at improving conditions in the state’s prisons.
Georgia Senate sends tax cut, $250 rebate to Gov. Kemp's desk
Some extra money could be on the way for Georgians after the state Senate approved two tax bills this week.
Trump’s Department of Education executive order: Georgia's education leaders react with uncertainty
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to effectively dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Georgia tort reform bill: House of Representatives passes controversial bill
The Georgia House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 68, a tort reform bill backed by Gov. Brian Kemp, that aims to limit excessive lawsuits and create a more balanced litigation environment in the state’s courts.
Atlanta's political landscape to shift with multiple City Council vacancies, upcoming mayoral race
The political landscape will soon change as four open seats will be on the ballot in November at Atlanta City Hall. Here's what you need to know.
Governor appoints Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Georgia's new labor commissioner
Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Georgia’s new labor commissioner, filling the vacancy left by former Commissioner Bruce Thompson, who passed away last fall after a battle with cancer.
Georgia's tort reform battle: Parents rally against proposed legal changes
The fight continues over proposed changes to how civil lawsuits are filed in Georgia.
Georgia congressman behind removal of BLM plaza in Washington, D.C.
A prominent plaza in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, is undergoing major changes as crews began dismantling the site this week.
RUNOFF RESULTS: Cobb County Commission Dist. 2 Democratic special election
The results are in for the special runoff election for the Cobb County commissioner District 2 Democratic pick.
Georgia House members approve $37.7B budget for FY2026
Georgia House members passed their FY2026 Budget by a near-unanimous vote Tuesday. Here's where the $37.7 billion will go:
Georgia lawmakers move to restrict hemp products, ban THC-infused drinks
If the stricter regulations pass at the Georgia Capitol, some of the items current sold in smoke shops and conveniences stores would become illegal in the Peach State.
Atlanta Watershed whistleblower claims illegal detention, search, coerced statements
On September 23, 2024, the OIG office initiated an investigation into the unlawful detention and search of five employees.
Georgia Republicans don’t rule out Senate bids as popular GOP governor remains undecided
Many high-profile Republicans in Georgia aren't ruling out running for Senate in 2026 to take on vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, but they're waiting to see if Gov. Brian Kemp plans to launch his own bid.
Jonesboro mayor explains why she decided not to resign
Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor has reversed her decision to resign just hours after announcing on Thursday that she was stepping down.
Judge denies Georgia senator's warrant request against speaker's counsel
Judge denies Sen. Colton Moore’s request to charge House Speaker’s staffer with assault after a Capitol altercation.
Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor retracts resignation hours later
Nearly 10 hours after announcing to the Jonesboro City Council her plans to retire, Mayor Donya Sartor has had a change of heart.
Georgia's reimbursement bill would allow Trump to recover costs
Georgia’s Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would allow President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants to seek compensation for legal fees in cases where a prosecutor is disqualified.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes for English as official U.S. language with new bill
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced legislation that would designate English as the official language of the United States.