Georgia leaders urged to block massive Social Circle ICE site

Social Circle residents argue a planned 10,000-detainee ICE facility would triple the town population and overwhelm local resources.

Fani Willis slams Georgia bill forcing nonpartisan DA races

The Georgia State Senate has advanced House Bill 369, a Republican-led measure that would fundamentally change the ballot for millions of voters.

New bill could dissolve the city of Hiram over money crisis

The future of the city of Hiram is on the line as state lawmakers consider a bill that could dissolve the municipality entirely due to a looming budget crisis.

Georgia lawmakers consider bill on capping property taxes

Georgia homeowners could soon see a limit on their tax bills as state lawmakers debate a new proposal to cap property tax hikes.

Georgia bill aims to end clock changes twice a year

Lawmakers introduced the “Georgia Sunshine Protection Act" to eliminate switching clocks twice a year.

Georgia school weapons detector bill clears Senate committee vote

A proposal to mandate weapons-detection systems at every public school entrance in Georgia is one step closer to becoming law following an emotional hearing at the State Capitol on Monday.

Cell phone ban in Georgia schools heads to governor's desk

The Georgia Senate moved one step closer to removing mobile devices from public high school classrooms on Monday.

Appeals court reverses ruling over Fulton election board appointments

The Georgia Court of Appeals has overturned a contempt ruling and $10,000-a-day fine against Fulton County commissioners regarding Republican election board nominees.

Sen. Jon Ossoff grills Tulsi Gabbard about Iran, election raid

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) confronted DNI Tulsi Gabbard during a committee hearing about an FBI raid on Fulton County’s election office and conflicting WH reports regarding Iranian nuclear threats.

Mayor Andre Dickens delivers 2026 Atlanta State of the City address

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens declared the city's status "strong" during his annual State of the City address Wednesday night.

Mason Sells Act: Georgia bill requires AED registration with 911

The Georgia House passed the "Mason Sells Act," named in honor of a Mercer University student who suffered fatal cardiac arrest in 2024.

'No Kings' protests planned for Georgia, nationwide March 28

Organizers are planning a new round of “No Kings” protests across North Georgia next weekend as part of a larger nationwide movement.

Georgia taxpayers to receive new state income tax rebates

Georgia taxpayers will soon see extra money in their mailboxes or bank accounts as state leaders move forward with another round of income tax rebates.

Georgia State Sen. Nabilah Parkes resigns for lieutenant governor run

Georgia state Sen. Nabilah Parkes resigned from the state Senate on Friday to dedicate her full attention to her run for lieutenant governor.

Georgia Attorney General primary election candidates

The 2026 primary field for Georgia Attorney General is officially set with four candidates qualifying to serve as the state's chief legal officer.

Georgia Secretary of State primary election field set

Nine candidates have qualified for the 2026 Georgia Secretary of State primary as the race to oversee the state's elections and business filings begins.

New bill aims to curb mass-scale corporate home buys in Georgia

In Metro Atlanta, prospective home buyers are finding it harder to compete with private equity firms that purchase homes and then market them as rental properties.

Georgia House passes $38.5B budget as federal disaster aid announced

Officials from Atlanta and Washington converged under the Gold Dome to tackle Georgia's most pressing financial and recovery efforts.