Bartow County voters some of first in Georgia to use new machines

Voters in six Georgia counties were the first to use the state's new machines to cast their ballots during early voting on Monday.

Despite new DNA evidence, DA won't file new charges in 46-year-old rape case

A 46-year-old rape will remain unsolved even though DNA evidence could help identify at least one of the people involved. The Clayton County District Attorney's office told the FOX 5 I-Team the case is closed again.

State Senate to study Georgia High School Association

Members of the Georgia State Senate will review how the Georgia High School Association operates.

Wildfire safety teams fan out across north Georgia

With the extended drought Georgia has been having, wildfire dangers are at their worst in years.

Businessman Matt Lieberman says he will run for Georgia's open U.S. Senate seat

The son of former U.S. senator and vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman is the first Democrat to enter the race to replace retiring Republican Sen.

Recall election process moves forward against Hoschton mayor, mayor pro tem

The judge ruled that the mayor and mayor pro tem did not fulfill their duty to establish an ethics board to investigate complaints against them.

Government officials attend human trafficking prevention training

"No Room for Trafficking" is the name of a new campaign by the American Hotel and Lodging Association which aims to stop human trafficking in all hotels across the United States

Federal judge issues injunction against Georgia's abortion law

A federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday against Georgia’s abortion law from taking effect, a week after he heard arguments from both sides on the matter.

Former Cobb Chairman behind Braves move has died

A former Georgia county chairman who helped bring a baseball stadium to his area has died.

Georgia House speaker pro tem seeks US Senate seat

The highest-ranking Republican woman in the Georgia legislature has thrown her name in the ring to replace retiring GOP U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson.

Georgia budget chief says governor aims to avoid layoffs

Georgia's budget director tells lawmakers that Gov. Brian Kemp is trying to avoid state employee layoffs even as he orders budget cuts.

Then-Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck's staff closed criminal case at request of John Oxendine

A FOX 5 I-Team investigation found that the under then Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck, the department closed a criminal investigation at the request of Beck's former boss and campaign contributor, John Oxendine.

E-scooter committee holds first meeting

A committee of Georgia lawmakers tasked with evaluating e-scooter safety, met for the first time Monday.

Judge hearing arguments over Georgia's abortion law

A federal judge heard arguments over whether Georgia's restrictive new abortion law should be allowed to take effect while a legal challenge is pending.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter talk Trump, world peace at event

World peace, Donald Trump, and the future of our country. It was all discussed Tuesday night at the Carter Center. Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn chatted with more than 400 people during "A Conversation with the Carters".