Georgia lawmakers push to make cornbread the official state bread

A new bill introduced at the Georgia State Capitol could soon give cornbread an official title: the state’s official bread.

First lady Marty Kemp unveils new anti-human trafficking legislation, initiatives

First lady Marty Kemp and the Office of the Governor introduced a new bill on Thursday aimed at strengthening Georgia’s fight against human trafficking.

Georgia Congressman faces backlash over comments about school lunch programs

U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) is under fire for remarks he made regarding government assistance programs, specifically free school lunches, during an interview with CNN on Tuesday.

Georgia Sen. Moore defies ban, receives warm welcome post-arrest

Republican Georgia state Senator Colton Moore received a hero's welcome at the State Capitol Tuesday following his arrest there a few weeks ago.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms considers run for Georgia governor

Atlanta's former mayor, who served in the Biden Administration, says she's strongly considering a run for Georgia governor after claiming President Donald Trump is already failing to deliver on his campaign promises.

Georgia senator arrested at Gold Dome will be allowed back into joint sessions

A Georgia state senator, who was arrested Thursday before Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address at the Capitol building, will now be allowed to attend future joint sessions in the Gold Dome.

Annual Eggs & Issues breakfast kicks off 2025 Georgia legislative session

The Georgia World Congress Center hosted the annual Eggs & Issues breakfast, drawing hundreds of the state’s business leaders and lawmakers to toast the start of the 2025 legislative session.

LGBTQ+ advocates rally at Georgia Capitol as transgender athlete ban reintroduced

LGBTQ+ community members and their allies rallied at Liberty Plaza outside the Georgia State Capitol on Monday as state lawmakers began the 2025 legislative session.

Georgia Senate vs Fulton County DA Fani Willis: Vote to continue probe

Georgia state senators voted along party lines Monday to continue investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her handling of the 2020 election interference case.

Georgia lawmakers begin 2025 legislative session: Here are the issues to watch

Everything for a tax rebate to school safety to banning transgender girls from school sports will debated when the 2025 legislative session kicks off under the Gold Dome on Monday.

Meet Bryce Berry, Georgia's first lawmaker born after 2000

In a historic moment for the Georgia House of Representatives on Saturday, Bryce Berry, a 23-year-old born in 2001, was sworn in as the first member born after the turn of the millennium.

Jimmy Carter memories: Son of political opponent caught an early glimpse of Carter’s campaign savvy

Remember former President Jimmy Carter's run for governor in 1966? FOX 5 I-Team reporter Johnny Edwards spoke to the son of his opponent, Garland Byrd. Take a look back at their historic campaigns.

Georgia GOP expels former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan over alleged disloyalty

The Georgia Republican Party’s State Executive Committee has unanimously voted to expel former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from any future involvement with the party.

National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9 for Jimmy Carter | What's open, closed

A national Day of Mourning will take place on Jan. 9 the day of former President Jimmy Carter's official state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.