Georgia still has no hate crimes law despite many tries

Georgia still has no hate crimes law despite many tries

A Georgia man convicted of throwing scalding water on a sleeping same-sex couple told one of them to "get out of my house with all that gay," a victim testified, yet he couldn't be charged with a hate crime because the state has no such law.

A Georgia man convicted of throwing scalding water on a sleeping same-sex couple told one of them to "get out of my house with all that gay," a victim testified, yet he couldn't be charged with a hate crime because the state has no such law.

Abrams fights 'broad' subpoena in GA ethics investigation

Abrams fights 'broad' subpoena in GA ethics investigation

The nationally watched race for Georgia governor between Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp, the winner, was decided months ago. But proxy battles emanating from it still rage on.

The nationally watched race for Georgia governor between Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp, the winner, was decided months ago. But proxy battles emanating from it still rage on.

Judge: Lawsuit over Georgia voting issues can move forward

Judge: Lawsuit over Georgia voting issues can move forward

A lawsuit challenging Georgia's election system can move forward, a judge ruled Thursday in the legal case filed by a group founded by former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.

A lawsuit challenging Georgia's election system can move forward, a judge ruled Thursday in the legal case filed by a group founded by former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.

Major Hollywood studios start to weigh in on heartbeat bill

Major Hollywood studios start to weigh in on heartbeat bill

Netflix blinked first and now other major Hollywood studios say they may reevaluate filming in Georgia if the state's abortion law goes into effect. The state is known for its lucrative tax incentives for filming.

Netflix blinked first and now other major Hollywood studios say they may reevaluate filming in Georgia if the state's abortion law goes into effect. The state is known for its lucrative tax incentives for filming.

Prosecutors push back on enforcing new state abortion laws

Prosecutors push back on enforcing new state abortion laws

New state abortion laws likely to become bogged down in legal challenges face another potential obstacle: prosecutors who refuse to enforce them.

New state abortion laws likely to become bogged down in legal challenges face another potential obstacle: prosecutors who refuse to enforce them.

Georgia candidate behind 'deportation bus' pleads guilty

Georgia candidate behind 'deportation bus' pleads guilty

A former Georgia gubernatorial candidate who campaigned in a "deportation bus" has pleaded guilty to falsely reporting that computer servers were stolen from his office.

A former Georgia gubernatorial candidate who campaigned in a "deportation bus" has pleaded guilty to falsely reporting that computer servers were stolen from his office.

Georgia stops voting by felons using broadest reading of law

Georgia stops voting by felons using broadest reading of law

Leon Brown is trusted enough to drive a tractor-trailer inside one of the nation's busiest seaports more than six years after being released from prison. But he's not allowed to vote in Georgia because of a law rooted in the years after the Civil War, when whites sought to keep blacks from the ballot box.

Leon Brown is trusted enough to drive a tractor-trailer inside one of the nation's busiest seaports more than six years after being released from prison. But he's not allowed to vote in Georgia because of a law rooted in the years after the Civil War, when whites sought to keep blacks from the ballot box.

Judge won't toss suit challenging Georgia voting machines

Judge won't toss suit challenging Georgia voting machines

A lawsuit challenging Georgia's outdated voting machines and seeking statewide use of hand-marked paper ballots can move forward, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

A lawsuit challenging Georgia's outdated voting machines and seeking statewide use of hand-marked paper ballots can move forward, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

Gov. Kemp hosts state of Georgia's Memorial Day ceremony

Gov. Kemp hosts state of Georgia's Memorial Day ceremony

Just ahead of memorial day, Governor Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp host the state of Georgia’s Memorial Day ceremony.

Just ahead of memorial day, Governor Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp host the state of Georgia’s Memorial Day ceremony.

Stacey Abrams, female presidential candidates rally against antiabortion laws

Stacey Abrams, female presidential candidates rally against antiabortion laws

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has gathered the top female presidential candidates in a call for action against a number of antiabortion laws that have been passed in the states.

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has gathered the top female presidential candidates in a call for action against a number of antiabortion laws that have been passed in the states.

Southern attorneys general team to fight cybercrime

Southern attorneys general team to fight cybercrime

Scams are bombarding consumers at increasing rates. Just in 2017, cyber-crime incidents cost people a whopping $1.4 billion, according to the FBI.

Scams are bombarding consumers at increasing rates. Just in 2017, cyber-crime incidents cost people a whopping $1.4 billion, according to the FBI.

Hollywood's big players stay quiet on Georgia abortion law

Hollywood's big players stay quiet on Georgia abortion law

Georgia and Hollywood are worlds away from one another, physically and culturally, but irresistible tax incentives have turned the state into a filming powerhouse dubbed "Hollywood of the South." Productions as big as Marvel Studios' superhero blockbusters and shows like "Stranger Things" and "The Walking Dead" call the state home base, and some have not shied away from throwing their weight...

Georgia and Hollywood are worlds away from one another, physically and culturally, but irresistible tax incentives have turned the state into a filming powerhouse dubbed "Hollywood of the South." Productions as big as Marvel Studios' superhero blockbusters and shows like "Stranger Things" and "The Walking Dead" call the state home base, and some have not shied away from throwing their weight...

Gov. Kemp asks Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign

Gov. Kemp asks Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign

Governor Brian Kemp has asked Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign following his federal indictment Tuesday.

Governor Brian Kemp has asked Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign following his federal indictment Tuesday.

Governor Kemp gets school safety grant demo

Governor Kemp gets school safety grant demo

The state has set aside millions of dollars to improve the safety of schools all over Georgia and Wednesday Governor Brian Kemp saw that money in action.

The state has set aside millions of dollars to improve the safety of schools all over Georgia and Wednesday Governor Brian Kemp saw that money in action.

Gov. Kemp addressing state's gang problem

Gov. Kemp addressing state's gang problem

Governor Brian Kemp described the gang activity in Georgia Tuesday as alarming. Kemp pledged to work with a coalition of officials trying to combat the problem.

Governor Brian Kemp described the gang activity in Georgia Tuesday as alarming. Kemp pledged to work with a coalition of officials trying to combat the problem.

Georgia Gov. Kemp vetoes school safety plan, recess mandate

Georgia Gov. Kemp vetoes school safety plan, recess mandate

Wielding the veto pen for the first time, Georgia's new Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has rejected 14 bills and resolutions passed by lawmakers.

Wielding the veto pen for the first time, Georgia's new Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has rejected 14 bills and resolutions passed by lawmakers.

States seek explicit patient consent for pelvic exams

States seek explicit patient consent for pelvic exams

Savanah Harshbarger estimates she performed as many as 10 pelvic exams last year on patients before gynecologic surgeries, feeling for fibroid tumors or other abnormalities.

Savanah Harshbarger estimates she performed as many as 10 pelvic exams last year on patients before gynecologic surgeries, feeling for fibroid tumors or other abnormalities.