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.
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.