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
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.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck pleads not guilty in federal court
Just months after he was elected, Georgia's Insurance Commissioner faces dozens of criminal charges.
Just months after he was elected, Georgia's Insurance Commissioner faces dozens of criminal charges.
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
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.
Charlotte Nash won't seek re-election as Gwinnett County chairwoman
Charlotte Nash said Tuesday that she will not seek re-election as chairwoman of the Gwinnett County Commission in 2020.
Charlotte Nash said Tuesday that she will not seek re-election as chairwoman of the Gwinnett County Commission in 2020.
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
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.
More 'heartbeat' abortion bans advancing in South, Midwest
If a new Mississippi law survives a court challenge, it will be nearly impossible for most pregnant women to get an abortion there.
If a new Mississippi law survives a court challenge, it will be nearly impossible for most pregnant women to get an abortion there.
Georgia Army vet challenging GOP congressman in 2020 primary
A three-term Republican congressman from Georgia has drawn a challenger from within his own party in the 2020 elections.
A three-term Republican congressman from Georgia has drawn a challenger from within his own party in the 2020 elections.
Alyssa Milano calls for sex strike to protest Georgia's abortion law
Actress Alyssa Milano ignited social media with a tweet Friday night calling for women to join her in a sex strike to protest strict abortion bans passed by Republican-controlled legislatures.
Actress Alyssa Milano ignited social media with a tweet Friday night calling for women to join her in a sex strike to protest strict abortion bans passed by Republican-controlled legislatures.
Alyssa Milano threatens to leave show to protest Georgia abortion law
Actress Alyssa Milano says she's leaving her Netflix show "Insatiable" if they continue to film in Georgia.
Actress Alyssa Milano says she's leaving her Netflix show "Insatiable" if they continue to film in Georgia.
J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele donating TV show fees to fight Georgia's abortion law
Directors J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele have said they are going to be donating the profits of their new Georgia-filmed TV show to fight against the state's new abortion bill.
Directors J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele have said they are going to be donating the profits of their new Georgia-filmed TV show to fight against the state's new abortion bill.
Georgia first lady chairs first GRACE Commission meeting
In a first of its kind meeting, nearly two dozen state leaders, law enforcement officials, and experts met Wednesday to discuss the issue of human trafficking in Georgia.
In a first of its kind meeting, nearly two dozen state leaders, law enforcement officials, and experts met Wednesday to discuss the issue of human trafficking in Georgia.
Georgia governor signs bill to preserve rape kits for longer
Georgia's law enforcement will have to preserve rape kits for much longer than what was previously required under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
Georgia's law enforcement will have to preserve rape kits for much longer than what was previously required under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
Georgia high court hears appeal in election challenge
Georgia's highest court is mulling whether to reverse a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the outcome of November's race for lieutenant governor in a case that focuses attention on the state's outdated voting machines.
Georgia's highest court is mulling whether to reverse a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the outcome of November's race for lieutenant governor in a case that focuses attention on the state's outdated voting machines.
Gov. Kemp announces he will sign Georgia's 'Heartbeat Bill'
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that he will sign the controversial abortion bill, nicknamed the “Heartbeat Bill,” on Tuesday.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that he will sign the controversial abortion bill, nicknamed the “Heartbeat Bill,” on Tuesday.
Gov. Brian Kemps signs Atlanta United license plate bill
Governor Brian Kemp signed what's known as the Atlanta United License Plate Bill at the team's training facility in Marietta.
Governor Brian Kemp signed what's known as the Atlanta United License Plate Bill at the team's training facility in Marietta.
Income tax returns raise April collections by 24 percent in Georgia
Georgia officials say a big increase in individual income tax payments helped boost the state's overall tax collections by 24 percent in April.
Georgia officials say a big increase in individual income tax payments helped boost the state's overall tax collections by 24 percent in April.
Georgia seeking ideas for federal Medicaid waiver proposals
Georgia is seeking proposals to develop a Medicaid waiver that Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says will make health care more affordable and accessible.
Georgia is seeking proposals to develop a Medicaid waiver that Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says will make health care more affordable and accessible.