Atlanta firefighters endorse reelection of Mayor Dickens
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has reportedly secured an endorsement from the Atlanta Professional Firefighters, an association representing more than 600 firefighters and paramedics across the city.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has reportedly secured an endorsement from the Atlanta Professional Firefighters, an association representing more than 600 firefighters and paramedics across the city.
City of Atlanta public defender faces staffing crisis amid rising caseloads
The City of Atlanta chief public defender is trying to deal with a staffing shortage.
The City of Atlanta chief public defender is trying to deal with a staffing shortage.
Georgia Senate committee pushes for subpoena enforcement in DA Willis probe
The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations is asking a Fulton County judge to enforce a legislative subpoena against District Attorney Fani Willis.
The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations is asking a Fulton County judge to enforce a legislative subpoena against District Attorney Fani Willis.
Georgia set to purge nearly half-million inactive voters this summer
Georgia election officials plan to remove nearly a half-million inactive voters from the registry.
Georgia election officials plan to remove nearly a half-million inactive voters from the registry.
Ossoff rallies Atlanta supporters, vows to keep Georgia Senate seat blue
Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat is up for grabs in 2026, and Republicans say they want to see it turn red. The Georgia senator says he's ready to fight to keep it blue.
Sen. Jon Ossoff's seat is up for grabs in 2026, and Republicans say they want to see it turn red. The Georgia senator says he's ready to fight to keep it blue.
Georgia allocates $250M to tackle prison neglect and violence
Georgia lawmakers have approved a $250 million budget allocation aimed at improving conditions in the state’s prisons.
Georgia lawmakers have approved a $250 million budget allocation aimed at improving conditions in the state’s prisons.
Georgia Senate sends tax cut, $250 rebate to Gov. Kemp's desk
Some extra money could be on the way for Georgians after the state Senate approved two tax bills this week.
Some extra money could be on the way for Georgians after the state Senate approved two tax bills this week.
Trump’s Department of Education executive order: Georgia's education leaders react with uncertainty
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to effectively dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to effectively dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Georgia tort reform bill: House of Representatives passes controversial bill
The Georgia House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 68, a tort reform bill backed by Gov. Brian Kemp, that aims to limit excessive lawsuits and create a more balanced litigation environment in the state’s courts.
The Georgia House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 68, a tort reform bill backed by Gov. Brian Kemp, that aims to limit excessive lawsuits and create a more balanced litigation environment in the state’s courts.
Atlanta's political landscape to shift with multiple City Council vacancies, upcoming mayoral race
The political landscape will soon change as four open seats will be on the ballot in November at Atlanta City Hall. Here's what you need to know.
The political landscape will soon change as four open seats will be on the ballot in November at Atlanta City Hall. Here's what you need to know.
Governor appoints Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Georgia's new labor commissioner
Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Georgia’s new labor commissioner, filling the vacancy left by former Commissioner Bruce Thompson, who passed away last fall after a battle with cancer.
Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Georgia’s new labor commissioner, filling the vacancy left by former Commissioner Bruce Thompson, who passed away last fall after a battle with cancer.
Georgia's tort reform battle: Parents rally against proposed legal changes
The fight continues over proposed changes to how civil lawsuits are filed in Georgia.
The fight continues over proposed changes to how civil lawsuits are filed in Georgia.
Georgia congressman behind removal of BLM plaza in Washington, D.C.
A prominent plaza in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, is undergoing major changes as crews began dismantling the site this week.
A prominent plaza in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, is undergoing major changes as crews began dismantling the site this week.
RUNOFF RESULTS: Cobb County Commission Dist. 2 Democratic special election
The results are in for the special runoff election for the Cobb County commissioner District 2 Democratic pick.
The results are in for the special runoff election for the Cobb County commissioner District 2 Democratic pick.
Georgia House members approve $37.7B budget for FY2026
Georgia House members passed their FY2026 Budget by a near-unanimous vote Tuesday. Here's where the $37.7 billion will go:
Georgia House members passed their FY2026 Budget by a near-unanimous vote Tuesday. Here's where the $37.7 billion will go:
Georgia lawmakers move to restrict hemp products, ban THC-infused drinks
If the stricter regulations pass at the Georgia Capitol, some of the items current sold in smoke shops and conveniences stores would become illegal in the Peach State.
If the stricter regulations pass at the Georgia Capitol, some of the items current sold in smoke shops and conveniences stores would become illegal in the Peach State.
Atlanta Watershed whistleblower claims illegal detention, search, coerced statements
On September 23, 2024, the OIG office initiated an investigation into the unlawful detention and search of five employees.
On September 23, 2024, the OIG office initiated an investigation into the unlawful detention and search of five employees.
Georgia Republicans don’t rule out Senate bids as popular GOP governor remains undecided
Many high-profile Republicans in Georgia aren't ruling out running for Senate in 2026 to take on vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, but they're waiting to see if Gov. Brian Kemp plans to launch his own bid.
Many high-profile Republicans in Georgia aren't ruling out running for Senate in 2026 to take on vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, but they're waiting to see if Gov. Brian Kemp plans to launch his own bid.
Jonesboro mayor explains why she decided not to resign
Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor has reversed her decision to resign just hours after announcing on Thursday that she was stepping down.
Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor has reversed her decision to resign just hours after announcing on Thursday that she was stepping down.
Judge denies Georgia senator's warrant request against speaker's counsel
Judge denies Sen. Colton Moore’s request to charge House Speaker’s staffer with assault after a Capitol altercation.
Judge denies Sen. Colton Moore’s request to charge House Speaker’s staffer with assault after a Capitol altercation.