Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor retracts resignation hours later
Nearly 10 hours after announcing to the Jonesboro City Council her plans to retire, Mayor Donya Sartor has had a change of heart.
Nearly 10 hours after announcing to the Jonesboro City Council her plans to retire, Mayor Donya Sartor has had a change of heart.
Georgia's reimbursement bill would allow Trump to recover costs
Georgia’s Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would allow President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants to seek compensation for legal fees in cases where a prosecutor is disqualified.
Georgia’s Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would allow President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants to seek compensation for legal fees in cases where a prosecutor is disqualified.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes for English as official U.S. language with new bill
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced legislation that would designate English as the official language of the United States.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced legislation that would designate English as the official language of the United States.
Crossover Day 2025: Kemp signs amended budget, school security bills pass
Georgia lawmakers are racing against the clock at the State Capitol as today marks Crossover Day, the crucial deadline for legislation to pass either the House or Senate to remain under consideration this session
Georgia lawmakers are racing against the clock at the State Capitol as today marks Crossover Day, the crucial deadline for legislation to pass either the House or Senate to remain under consideration this session
Jimmy Carter statue proposed as alternate to Confederate leader at U.S. Capitol
A new resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate seeks to honor the late President Jimmy Carter by placing his statue in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol.
A new resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate seeks to honor the late President Jimmy Carter by placing his statue in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol.
Crossover Day 2025: What bills to watch before crucial deadline
Among the proposals facing the Crossover Day deadline are a ban on DEI in schools, votes on online sports betting, and a tax cut for all Georgians.
Among the proposals facing the Crossover Day deadline are a ban on DEI in schools, votes on online sports betting, and a tax cut for all Georgians.
School zone camera bills: One to ban them, one to reform. But both overturn the system
In the debate over what to do with school zone speed cameras popping up all over Georgia, the state House of Representatives has approved two solutions to the same problem.
In the debate over what to do with school zone speed cameras popping up all over Georgia, the state House of Representatives has approved two solutions to the same problem.
Georgia House advances bill to ban cellphones in K-8 classrooms statewide
A statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms takes a step closer to becoming a reality.
A statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms takes a step closer to becoming a reality.
Rep. Greene says taxpayers' money 'has truly been stolen' after DOGE meeting
Following the meeting, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene addressed reporters, highlighting the key points discussed.
Following the meeting, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene addressed reporters, highlighting the key points discussed.
2 school zone speed camera bills pass House, move to Georgia State Senate
The Georgia House of Representatives approved two conflicting measures Tuesday regarding the use of school zone speed cameras.
The Georgia House of Representatives approved two conflicting measures Tuesday regarding the use of school zone speed cameras.
Rep. Lucy McBath takes steps to launch run for Georgia governor
Rep. Lucy McBath is the first high-profile Georgia Democrat to launch a campaign to possible succeed Brian Kemp as the Peach State's governor.
Rep. Lucy McBath is the first high-profile Georgia Democrat to launch a campaign to possible succeed Brian Kemp as the Peach State's governor.
Georgia Senate approve resolutions honoring fallen Paulding, Roswell officers
Georgia state senators unanimously approved resolutions to rename two major intersections in honor of Deputy Brandon Cunningham and Officer Jeremy Labonte, who were both killed in the line of duty.
Georgia state senators unanimously approved resolutions to rename two major intersections in honor of Deputy Brandon Cunningham and Officer Jeremy Labonte, who were both killed in the line of duty.
Georgia House passes sweeping school safety bill after school shooting
The Georgia House overwhelmingly passed a school safety bill on Tuesday in response to the September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School that left two teachers and two students dead.
The Georgia House overwhelmingly passed a school safety bill on Tuesday in response to the September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School that left two teachers and two students dead.
Trump accuses Stacey Abrams of wasteful spending in congressional address
President Donald Trump criticized Stacey Abrams during a joint session of Congress, alleging wasteful government spending under her direction.
President Donald Trump criticized Stacey Abrams during a joint session of Congress, alleging wasteful government spending under her direction.
Who is the designated survivor? What to know as Trump set to address Congress
At least one Cabinet member will be missing from Tuesday night’s address.
At least one Cabinet member will be missing from Tuesday night’s address.
Georgia Senate advances bills to restrict gender-affirming care with some Democratic support
Georgia’s Senate passed two bills Monday that would ban most gender-affirming care for minors and people incarcerated in state prisons.
Georgia’s Senate passed two bills Monday that would ban most gender-affirming care for minors and people incarcerated in state prisons.
Georgia lawmakers consider easing one of the nation’s toughest death penalty laws
Last year, Georgia executed Willie James Pye, whose IQ was low enough to indicate that he was intellectually disabled, according to his lawyers.
Last year, Georgia executed Willie James Pye, whose IQ was low enough to indicate that he was intellectually disabled, according to his lawyers.
Georgia Republican-led Senate passes controversial Religious Freedom Bill
The Republican-led Georgia Senate passed a religious freedom bill Tuesday over the objection of Democrats who called the bill discriminatory and said it's bad for business.
The Republican-led Georgia Senate passed a religious freedom bill Tuesday over the objection of Democrats who called the bill discriminatory and said it's bad for business.
Georgia bill banning puberty blockers moves to House for vote
A Republican-backed bill (Senate Bill 30) that would make it illegal for doctors and hospitals to administer puberty blockers to transgender minors is now headed to the Georgia House for debate.
A Republican-backed bill (Senate Bill 30) that would make it illegal for doctors and hospitals to administer puberty blockers to transgender minors is now headed to the Georgia House for debate.
Georgia Senate bill to ban DEI programs advances to floor vote
A Georgia Senate bill that would formally ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in the state’s public schools is heading to the Senate floor for a vote.
A Georgia Senate bill that would formally ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in the state’s public schools is heading to the Senate floor for a vote.