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.
Applications for new Georgia Promise Scholarship now open
A new scholarship program now open in Georgia could lead to more students choosing private schools for their education, and officials say thousands of families have already applied.
A new scholarship program now open in Georgia could lead to more students choosing private schools for their education, and officials say thousands of families have already applied.
Georgia lawmakers push for online sports betting legalization
State Rep. Marcus Wiedower, R-Watkinsville, is sponsoring legislation aimed at legalizing online sports betting in Georgia.
State Rep. Marcus Wiedower, R-Watkinsville, is sponsoring legislation aimed at legalizing online sports betting in Georgia.
Kelly Loeffler back in Georgia, planning big changes in new Trump admin role
Kelly Loeffler visited Georgia as the new Small Business Administrator for the first time on Monday.
Kelly Loeffler visited Georgia as the new Small Business Administrator for the first time on Monday.
Rep. Nikema Williams holds press conference about 'attacks on federal workers'
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) held a press conference Monday morning to address what she calls attacks on federal workers and working families.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) held a press conference Monday morning to address what she calls attacks on federal workers and working families.
New Georgia Project faces federal labor complaint amid unionization dispute
The New Georgia Project, founded by Stacey Abrams, played a key role in turning Georgia blue during the 2020 presidential election.
The New Georgia Project, founded by Stacey Abrams, played a key role in turning Georgia blue during the 2020 presidential election.
Georgia bill to protect access to IVF treatment moves forward
Georgia lawmakers from both parties took a major step toward safeguarding access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments on Thursday.
Georgia lawmakers from both parties took a major step toward safeguarding access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments on Thursday.
State Senate kills proposal to put sports betting on Georgia ballot
The latest attempt to put sports betting and casino gambling on the ballot in Georgia has failed at the Capitol.
The latest attempt to put sports betting and casino gambling on the ballot in Georgia has failed at the Capitol.
Second part of Georgia governor’s bill to limit lawsuits passes unanimously
Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority to limit lawsuits has drawn fierce criticism from Democrats.
Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority to limit lawsuits has drawn fierce criticism from Democrats.
Nels Peterson named new chief justice of Georgia's Supreme Court
Georgia’s Supreme Court justices on Thursday unanimously elected a new top judge for the state.
Georgia’s Supreme Court justices on Thursday unanimously elected a new top judge for the state.
Riley Gaines Act advances: Georgia House passes controversial bill barring transgender athletes
The Georgia House passed House Bill 267, known as the Riley Gaines Act, with a 102-54 vote, aiming to bar transgender athletes from competing in female sports.
The Georgia House passed House Bill 267, known as the Riley Gaines Act, with a 102-54 vote, aiming to bar transgender athletes from competing in female sports.