Georgia lawmaker files rideshare carry bill
One Georgia lawmaker and Uber driver believe the company's policy prohibiting drivers from carrying firearms leaves them vulnerable and he has proposed a law to change that.
One Georgia lawmaker and Uber driver believe the company's policy prohibiting drivers from carrying firearms leaves them vulnerable and he has proposed a law to change that.
Bourdeaux enters 7th District Race, picks up endorsement
The day after incumbent Congressman Rob Woodall announced he will not run for reelection in 2020, Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux announced she has picked up some key endorsements in her second bid for the 7th District seat.
The day after incumbent Congressman Rob Woodall announced he will not run for reelection in 2020, Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux announced she has picked up some key endorsements in her second bid for the 7th District seat.
Ethics Commission Director resigns in middle of ethics investigation
The executive director of the state Ethics Commission has resigned in the middle of an ethics investigation of his workplace behavior.
The executive director of the state Ethics Commission has resigned in the middle of an ethics investigation of his workplace behavior.
Lawmaker seeks fix for cell phone mount hangup
Last summer, drivers all over the state rushed to buy devices to help them comply with Georgia's new hands-free driving law, but many of them inadvertently broke another state statute.
Last summer, drivers all over the state rushed to buy devices to help them comply with Georgia's new hands-free driving law, but many of them inadvertently broke another state statute.
Secretary of State investigates voter fraud in 28th District race
More controversy in the Georgia House District that has had election returns thrown out twice.
More controversy in the Georgia House District that has had election returns thrown out twice.
Republican Barton wins runoff for north Georgia House seat
Former Calhoun city councilman Matt Barton has won a runoff election between two Republicans for a northwest Georgia state House seat.
Former Calhoun city councilman Matt Barton has won a runoff election between two Republicans for a northwest Georgia state House seat.
Gov. Kemp celebrates Georgia's tourism
Governor Brian Kemp celebrates Georgia’s tourism industry at the State Capitol.
Governor Brian Kemp celebrates Georgia’s tourism industry at the State Capitol.
Stacey Abrams to take to Georgia airwaves during Super Bowl
Before Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams delivers her party's rebuttal to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, she'll take her voting rights campaign to the airwaves during the Super Bowl.
Before Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams delivers her party's rebuttal to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, she'll take her voting rights campaign to the airwaves during the Super Bowl.
Dems see future in Abrams as she prepares to rebut Trump
Stacey Abrams will be doing more than rebutting President Donald Trump next week. As the first black woman to deliver a Democratic response to a State of the Union address, she'll represent what many in the party see as their political future.
Stacey Abrams will be doing more than rebutting President Donald Trump next week. As the first black woman to deliver a Democratic response to a State of the Union address, she'll represent what many in the party see as their political future.
Georgia push for Equal Rights Amendment draws GOP support
A push for Georgia to become the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, which supporters say would usher it across the constitutional threshold for ratification, has gained steam with the backing of some prominent Republicans.
A push for Georgia to become the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, which supporters say would usher it across the constitutional threshold for ratification, has gained steam with the backing of some prominent Republicans.
Georgia Legislator tries to overturn his second election loss
A North Georgia legislator has returned to court to try to overturn his election loss - for the second time. Banks county representative Dan Gasaway lost his first election, appealed, got it overturned, then lost again in the second election.
A North Georgia legislator has returned to court to try to overturn his election loss - for the second time. Banks county representative Dan Gasaway lost his first election, appealed, got it overturned, then lost again in the second election.
Former Georgia Congressman Jack Brinkley dies at 88
A former Georgia congressman has died at a hospital in Columbus.
A former Georgia congressman has died at a hospital in Columbus.
Georgia official seeks to replace criticized voting machines
Georgia's new elections chief asked lawmakers Wednesday for $150 million to replace the state's outdated electronic voting machines. In doing so, he all but closed the door on a hand-marked paper balloting system that experts say is cheapest and most secure.
Georgia's new elections chief asked lawmakers Wednesday for $150 million to replace the state's outdated electronic voting machines. In doing so, he all but closed the door on a hand-marked paper balloting system that experts say is cheapest and most secure.
Georgia legislature to consider Gov. Kemp's budget proposals
The coming days in the Georgia legislature are all about one, all-encompassing proposal: the state budget.
The coming days in the Georgia legislature are all about one, all-encompassing proposal: the state budget.
Lawmaker files bill to grant TSA employees unemployment benefits
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, a state lawmaker hopes to offer some relief to employees working without pay.
As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, a state lawmaker hopes to offer some relief to employees working without pay.
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers first State of State address
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp delivered his first State of the State address Thursday.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp delivered his first State of the State address Thursday.
Governor Kemp announces budget priorities
Georgia's new governor plans to invest in education and public safety during this year's budget process.
Georgia's new governor plans to invest in education and public safety during this year's budget process.
Georgia Senate weakens internal harassment investigations
As one of his first acts after being sworn in as Georgia governor, Republican Brian Kemp issued an executive order Monday strengthening and standardizing sexual harassment reporting processes across state agencies and implementing mandatory sexual harassment training for agency employees.
As one of his first acts after being sworn in as Georgia governor, Republican Brian Kemp issued an executive order Monday strengthening and standardizing sexual harassment reporting processes across state agencies and implementing mandatory sexual harassment training for agency employees.
Georgia city council appoints mayor, fills plea-deal vacancy
A Georgia city council has appointed a councilwoman as mayor, filling a vacancy created by a plea deal with county prosecutors.
A Georgia city council has appointed a councilwoman as mayor, filling a vacancy created by a plea deal with county prosecutors.
Brian Kemp sworn in as Georgia's new governor
After a hard-fought election last year, Brian Kemp has become Georgia's next governor.
After a hard-fought election last year, Brian Kemp has become Georgia's next governor.