Collins quiet on Georgia Senate during state Capitol stop
Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Collins said “there will be more coming later” about his expected Senate bid, otherwise keeping quiet about the race during a visit Tuesday to the Georgia state Capitol as lawmakers advanced a bill that could give the congressman an edge if he decides to challenge newly sworn-in GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler.
Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Collins said “there will be more coming later” about his expected Senate bid, otherwise keeping quiet about the race during a visit Tuesday to the Georgia state Capitol as lawmakers advanced a bill that could give the congressman an edge if he decides to challenge newly sworn-in GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler.
Calls for Georgia lawmakers to pass hate crimes legislation
A group of faith leaders has now called on Georgia lawmakers to enact a hate crimes law during the 2020 Legislative Session.
A group of faith leaders has now called on Georgia lawmakers to enact a hate crimes law during the 2020 Legislative Session.
Kemp proposes $900M borrowing plan as part of Georgia budget
Gov. Brian Kemp is proposing that Georgia borrow nearly $900 million for construction projects and equipment next year, an amount likely to rise before lawmakers get done with the state budget.
Gov. Brian Kemp is proposing that Georgia borrow nearly $900 million for construction projects and equipment next year, an amount likely to rise before lawmakers get done with the state budget.
Bill would set primaries in special Georgia U.S. Senate vote
Newly appointed U.S. Sen Kelly Loeffler could face an unexpected GOP primary later this year in her quest to hold onto her seat under a bill passed Monday by a Georgia legislative committee against the wishes of the state’s Republican governor.
Newly appointed U.S. Sen Kelly Loeffler could face an unexpected GOP primary later this year in her quest to hold onto her seat under a bill passed Monday by a Georgia legislative committee against the wishes of the state’s Republican governor.
Lawmakers challenge Gov. Kemp's policy of increasing teacher pay with budget cuts
Lawmakers who write Georgia's budget question Gov.
Lawmakers who write Georgia's budget question Gov.
Gov. Brian Kemp talks Georgia budget at legislative hearing
Gov. Brian Kemp outlined his budget proposal for lawmakers at a hearing Tuesday morning.
Gov. Brian Kemp outlined his budget proposal for lawmakers at a hearing Tuesday morning.
Georgia says new voting system on track, critics skeptical
Georgia is on track to have its new election system ready for the presidential primaries in March, lawyers for the state assured a judge Friday, but critics pushed for a more concrete backup plan in case things don’t go as planned.
Georgia is on track to have its new election system ready for the presidential primaries in March, lawyers for the state assured a judge Friday, but critics pushed for a more concrete backup plan in case things don’t go as planned.
Beyond teacher pay raise, agency cuts lurk in Georgia budget
After budget cuts hit Georgia state finances this year, Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget proposal for the upcoming year projects that happy days are here again — for some.
After budget cuts hit Georgia state finances this year, Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget proposal for the upcoming year projects that happy days are here again — for some.
Atlanta moves forward to create Inspector General role
An Atlanta City Council Committee has approved legislation to create the new position of Inspector General.
An Atlanta City Council Committee has approved legislation to create the new position of Inspector General.
Former Sen. Johnny Isakson receives standing ovation during State of the State Address
The State of the State Address marked a return for a long-time public servant who served in the Georgia Legislature for years.
The State of the State Address marked a return for a long-time public servant who served in the Georgia Legislature for years.
Expert: Georgia election server showed signs of tampering
In late December 2019, the plaintiffs were finally able to obtain a copy of the server’s contents that the FBI made in March 2017 and retained — after the state allegedly dragged its feet in securing the image.
In late December 2019, the plaintiffs were finally able to obtain a copy of the server’s contents that the FBI made in March 2017 and retained — after the state allegedly dragged its feet in securing the image.
Georgia lawmakers: Tighten internet sales tax collections
Georgia lawmakers have reached a deal to tighten sales tax collections by online businesses including Amazon, eBay and Airbnb.
Georgia lawmakers have reached a deal to tighten sales tax collections by online businesses including Amazon, eBay and Airbnb.
Governor Kemp delivers State of the State address
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said raising teacher pay is one of his top goals as he gave his second annual State of the State address Thursday, a stance that could put him on a collision course with legislative leaders who want to cut income taxes.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said raising teacher pay is one of his top goals as he gave his second annual State of the State address Thursday, a stance that could put him on a collision course with legislative leaders who want to cut income taxes.
Secretary of State touts increase in new Georgia businesses
Some good news for the state economy.
Some good news for the state economy.
Georgia Chamber weighs in on gambling, Atlanta's airport
Some of the state's top business leaders had a chance to talk about their priorities for the current legislative session.
Some of the state's top business leaders had a chance to talk about their priorities for the current legislative session.
Gov. Kemp asks business community to take trafficking training
Speaking to more than 2,000 business leaders Wednesday morning, Governor Brian Kemp asked them to take part in the state's new human trafficking training initiative.
Speaking to more than 2,000 business leaders Wednesday morning, Governor Brian Kemp asked them to take part in the state's new human trafficking training initiative.
Kemp names talk radio host, 2 others to state school board
Gov. Brian Kemp is appointing three new members to seven-year terms on the Georgia state Board of Education, which makes policy for the state’s nearly 1.8 million public school students.
Gov. Brian Kemp is appointing three new members to seven-year terms on the Georgia state Board of Education, which makes policy for the state’s nearly 1.8 million public school students.
Georgia elections chief wants law changed for US Senate race
Georgia’s top elections official is seeking a last-minute change to state law to ensure he’s authorized to set the deadline for candidates to sign up to challenge newly appointed Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler in the November election.
Georgia’s top elections official is seeking a last-minute change to state law to ensure he’s authorized to set the deadline for candidates to sign up to challenge newly appointed Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler in the November election.
Lt. Gov. Duncan announces new technology task force
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan wants to make Georgia "the technology capital of the East Coast," and he announced a new effort Wednesday to help the state achieve that.
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan wants to make Georgia "the technology capital of the East Coast," and he announced a new effort Wednesday to help the state achieve that.
Longtime Georgia state senator announces retirement
A longtime state senator from northwest Georgia has said that he won’t seek reelection in November.
A longtime state senator from northwest Georgia has said that he won’t seek reelection in November.