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.

State leaders announce members of medical cannabis commission

State leaders have announced the members of a group tasked with creating Georgia's regulations for medical cannabis oil production and patient advocates hope they will be part of the conversation.

Gov. Kemp announces application deadline for Isakson's Senate seat

Governor Kemp will appoint a temporary replacement to fill Isakson's seat until voters can choose a more permanent person for the job in the November 2020 election.

Georgia received grant to combat human trafficking

The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded Georgia a multi-million dollar grant to combat human trafficking.

Georgia lawmakers discuss possible changes to seatbelt laws

A State Senate study committee held its final hearing Wednesday on whether to change Georgia's seatbelt law.