Covington Officer Matt Coopers honored by Gov. Brian Kemp

Covington Police Officer Matt Cooper, who continues to recover from being shot in the face in the line of duty, gets honored by Gov. Brian Kemp.

Georgia launches 'Secure The Vote' education campaign

This week the Secretary of State's Office launched a new voter education initiative to help familiarize Georgians with the state's new ballot marking devices.

Georgia Runoff Election Results 2019

Election results for the runoff elections held Dec. 3 in Georgia.

Governor, opponents square off on proposed healthcare plan

The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus is pushing back against Governor Brian Kemp's Medicaid waiver proposal, "Georgia Pathways."

Sources: Kemp picks Kelly Loeffler to succeed Isakson in Senate

A GOP political consultant has told the Associated Press that Brian Kemp will appoint Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler to fill Johnny Isakson's Senate seat.

Former Insurance employees sue indicted and suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck

Three former Insurance department employees sue Jim Beck for wrongful termination. Lawsuit says Beck blames them for providing information to federal investigators and FOX 5.

House Rules Committee chairman Jay Powell dies

State Rep. Jay Powell, chairman of the Georgia House Rules Committee, passed away at a Republican leadership event Monday.

Georgia Legislature could take up Hate Crime laws following church plot

Georgia lawmakers are reacting after a murderous plot to attack a predominately black church in Gainesville was uncovered by police this week.

Businessmen claim attorney's ADA lawsuits are a racketeering scheme

Two businessmen have filed a racketeering law suit against an American with Disabilities Act attorney, Craig Ehrlich. They claim Ehrlich's hundreds of ADA lawsuits are a criminal enterprise. Ehrlich's lawyer denied the allegations and said his client's lawsuits are legitimate and proper.

California lawmaker wants to ban sending unwanted nude pics

A California state senator wants to make it a crime to send unwanted nude photos to people online or in text messages.

Georgia ethics commission files lawsuit over Abrams emails

The Georgia ethics commission has filed a lawsuit seeking communications between Democrat Stacey Abrams' unsuccessful 2018 campaign for governor and several third-party organizations.

Georgia election officials investigate prominent critics

Georgia's top election official is investigating two prominent critics of the state's new touchscreen voting machines.