Kelly Loeffler nominated by Trump to lead Small Business Administration
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in his upcoming administration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in his upcoming administration.
Before he died, Ga. Labor commissioner asked police to investigate a nightclub on state property
Before he died in office. GA Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson had been trying to help a woman who can't collect rent from a downtown nightclub, which sits on state property, the FOX 5 I-Team learned. In a letter to Atlanta's police chief, he called Lyfe ATL a "nuisance," which apparently led to multiple citations and a discovery that the club had no valid alcohol license.
Before he died in office. GA Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson had been trying to help a woman who can't collect rent from a downtown nightclub, which sits on state property, the FOX 5 I-Team learned. In a letter to Atlanta's police chief, he called Lyfe ATL a "nuisance," which apparently led to multiple citations and a discovery that the club had no valid alcohol license.
City Council, commission local runoff election results
Here are the results of City of Atlanta, Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett and Henry County runoff races.
Here are the results of City of Atlanta, Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett and Henry County runoff races.
Judge hears arguments in Senate committee's attempt to subpoena Fani Willis
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was back in the spotlight on Tuesday with another attempt to stop a subpoena forcing her to testify before the Georgia Senate committee investigating her.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was back in the spotlight on Tuesday with another attempt to stop a subpoena forcing her to testify before the Georgia Senate committee investigating her.
Gov. Kemp named leader of Republican Governors Association
As many wonder what Brian Kemp's future political plans will be as his final gubernatorial term comes to a close, the top Georgia officials has taken a major national position.
As many wonder what Brian Kemp's future political plans will be as his final gubernatorial term comes to a close, the top Georgia officials has taken a major national position.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr launches Republican bid in 2026 governor's race
Georgia's Republican attorney general, Chris Carr, said Thursday that he's running for governor in 2026, becoming the first major candidate from either party to announce a bid.
Georgia's Republican attorney general, Chris Carr, said Thursday that he's running for governor in 2026, becoming the first major candidate from either party to announce a bid.
Atlanta mayor's task force recommends changes to inspector general's operations
It has been no secret that the Atlanta mayor's office and the inspector general (IG) do not always see eye-to-eye. Now, that riff may be widening.
It has been no secret that the Atlanta mayor's office and the inspector general (IG) do not always see eye-to-eye. Now, that riff may be widening.
What's next for DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond?
Speculation is swirling around DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond's future career plans as he prepares to leave office, including a possible run for governor in 2026.
Speculation is swirling around DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond's future career plans as he prepares to leave office, including a possible run for governor in 2026.
Ossoff mum on rumors he called to ouster Nikema Williams as Georgia Democratic chair
Georgia Democrats are turning their attention to the 2026 midterms and strategizing on how to recover from a stunning defeat.
Georgia Democrats are turning their attention to the 2026 midterms and strategizing on how to recover from a stunning defeat.
Meeting meltdown: Screaming match caught on camera as Jonesboro's mayor and council battle for power
Tensions brewing for more than a year between Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor and a majority of city council members exploded into public view this month, with a verbal fracas caught on camera where the mayor calls her colleagues racist and "little cowards." Council members have accused her of ruling the city by fear, and in the meeting accused her of bullying and cussing at city workers.
Tensions brewing for more than a year between Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor and a majority of city council members exploded into public view this month, with a verbal fracas caught on camera where the mayor calls her colleagues racist and "little cowards." Council members have accused her of ruling the city by fear, and in the meeting accused her of bullying and cussing at city workers.
Georgia House Democrats shift toward new leaders after limited election gains
Democrats in Georgia’s state House chose new faces for leadership positions Thursday after the minority party made only limited gains in the Nov. 5 election.
Democrats in Georgia’s state House chose new faces for leadership positions Thursday after the minority party made only limited gains in the Nov. 5 election.
Georgia lawmakers push for new gun laws in wake of Apalachee High schooting
The deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in September led to renewed calls for gun reform.
The deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in September led to renewed calls for gun reform.
Georgia House Republicans stick with leadership team for the next two years
Georgia House Republicans decided Tuesday to keep their leadership team for the next two years.
Georgia House Republicans decided Tuesday to keep their leadership team for the next two years.
Georgia Sec. of State says election during certification day press conference
Over 5 million Georgians turned out to vote in the recent election, setting a new record and marking a significant achievement celebrated today at the State Capitol.
Over 5 million Georgians turned out to vote in the recent election, setting a new record and marking a significant achievement celebrated today at the State Capitol.
Supreme Court rejects push to move Georgia case against ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows
The Supreme Court refused Tuesday to let former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows move the election interference case against him in Georgia to federal court, where he would have argued he was immune from prosecution.
The Supreme Court refused Tuesday to let former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows move the election interference case against him in Georgia to federal court, where he would have argued he was immune from prosecution.
Latino voters swing towards Trump in election | Their biggest concern
A greater share of Latino voters than ever voted for a Republican presidential candidate in this election.
A greater share of Latino voters than ever voted for a Republican presidential candidate in this election.
Georgia’s tax revenues dip in October due to tax suspension, hurricane extensions
Georgia's net tax collections in October amounted to $2.53 billion, a decrease of $89.7 million, or 3.4 percent, from the previous fiscal year when collections totaled $2.62 billion.
Georgia's net tax collections in October amounted to $2.53 billion, a decrease of $89.7 million, or 3.4 percent, from the previous fiscal year when collections totaled $2.62 billion.
Attention shifts to 2026 Georgia state elections following November vote outcome
With the November Election in the rearview mirror, attention is now turning to 2026 and who will run for Georgia's top offices.
With the November Election in the rearview mirror, attention is now turning to 2026 and who will run for Georgia's top offices.
Georgia delivers rapid election results despite bomb threats, Secretary of State says
The day after the election, Georgia's Secretary of State said voting was smooth and steady and the results came in quickly.
The day after the election, Georgia's Secretary of State said voting was smooth and steady and the results came in quickly.
Atlanta City Council post runoff: Eshe Collins and Nikki Evans Jones go head-to-head
There was so much attention on the top of the ticket that many down-ballot races were overshadowed.
There was so much attention on the top of the ticket that many down-ballot races were overshadowed.