2019 Georgia legislative session opens
Georgia lawmakers are returning to the state Capitol on Monday as the 2019 legislative session begins.
Georgia lawmakers are returning to the state Capitol on Monday as the 2019 legislative session begins.
State commission votes to recommend voting system updates
A state commission voted Thursday to recommend the Georgia legislature procure a new voting system ahead of the 2020 election cycle.
A state commission voted Thursday to recommend the Georgia legislature procure a new voting system ahead of the 2020 election cycle.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's portrait unveiled
Governor Nathan Deal's official portrait is now up at the State Capitol.
Governor Nathan Deal's official portrait is now up at the State Capitol.
State Senate committee recommends later school start dates
Members of a committee studying the school calendar voted unanimously Thursday to adopt recommendations to push the back the start date.
Members of a committee studying the school calendar voted unanimously Thursday to adopt recommendations to push the back the start date.
Senate committee discusses universal police pursuit policy
Protecting the public and police officers during high-speed pursuits has become a top priority for state lawmakers.
Protecting the public and police officers during high-speed pursuits has become a top priority for state lawmakers.
Lawmaker says there's no need for gun carry permits
A Georgia lawmaker is aiming to change gun laws in the state. State Representative Matt Gurtler says we all have a right to bear arms, so we shouldn't need a permit as well.
A Georgia lawmaker is aiming to change gun laws in the state. State Representative Matt Gurtler says we all have a right to bear arms, so we shouldn't need a permit as well.
GBI: 'Warehoused' rape kits all tested
More than two years after lawmakers approved legislation requiring the testing of thousands of rape kits, they have all been processed.
More than two years after lawmakers approved legislation requiring the testing of thousands of rape kits, they have all been processed.
$470M in hurricane relief heading to vote in Georgia House
The Georgia House is expected to vote Thursday on proposals for $470 million in relief for damage from Hurricane Michael as lawmakers work rapidly to resolve a special session called by Gov. Nathan Deal.
The Georgia House is expected to vote Thursday on proposals for $470 million in relief for damage from Hurricane Michael as lawmakers work rapidly to resolve a special session called by Gov. Nathan Deal.
Did prosecutor violate election laws in courtroom voter registration push?
An unusual voter registration drive inside a courtroom in session has caught the eye of our FOX 5 I-Team.
An unusual voter registration drive inside a courtroom in session has caught the eye of our FOX 5 I-Team.
House gives jet fuel tax break another chance
A $40 million tax break on jet fuel is getting a second chance in the Georgia legislature, having easily passed the state House.
A $40 million tax break on jet fuel is getting a second chance in the Georgia legislature, having easily passed the state House.
Georgia House approves $200M timber tax credit
The state House has approved a $200 million tax credit to encourage timber growers to replant acreage ravaged by Hurricane Michael.
The state House has approved a $200 million tax credit to encourage timber growers to replant acreage ravaged by Hurricane Michael.
Georgia House approves hurricane relief measures
One down and one to go, members of the Georgia House of Representatives approved two bills Thursday to help fund relief efforts after Hurricane Michael.
One down and one to go, members of the Georgia House of Representatives approved two bills Thursday to help fund relief efforts after Hurricane Michael.
Speaker says Delta tax break faces 'tough climb'
The speaker of the Georgia House is predicting a "tough climb" ahead for a proposed tax break on jet fuel that's once again before lawmakers.
The speaker of the Georgia House is predicting a "tough climb" ahead for a proposed tax break on jet fuel that's once again before lawmakers.
NAACP calls for Brian Kemp resignation in wake of voter registration app investigations
We have major political fall-out from media investigations of GOP Gubernatorial candidate, Brian Kemp.
We have major political fall-out from media investigations of GOP Gubernatorial candidate, Brian Kemp.