Georgia's certified electors set to cast their official ballots for president
In August 2023, a Fulton County grand jury indicted Trump and 18 co-defendants on racketeering, conspiracy and other charges for allegedly trying to overturn Georgia's 2020 election.
In August 2023, a Fulton County grand jury indicted Trump and 18 co-defendants on racketeering, conspiracy and other charges for allegedly trying to overturn Georgia's 2020 election.
New Georgia laws: Here's what goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025
When Georgia rings in the new year on Jan. 1, 2025, a few big new laws about education, school vouchers, and taxes will go into action.
When Georgia rings in the new year on Jan. 1, 2025, a few big new laws about education, school vouchers, and taxes will go into action.
Georgia school voucher program expanded to more students by new agency
The new school voucher plan offering $6,500 to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses was designed for Georgia. students in low-performing schools, but it now could be open to more than one in five children in the state.
The new school voucher plan offering $6,500 to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses was designed for Georgia. students in low-performing schools, but it now could be open to more than one in five children in the state.
Georgia lawmakers lay groundwork for policy around AI ahead of legislative session
With the rise of artificial intelligence across dozens of industries, the possibilities—both good and bad—seem truly endless.
With the rise of artificial intelligence across dozens of industries, the possibilities—both good and bad—seem truly endless.
Georgia's school voucher program hits snags as eligibility confusion looms
Georgia’s new school voucher program, the Georgia Promise Scholarship, is off to a rocky start.
Georgia’s new school voucher program, the Georgia Promise Scholarship, is off to a rocky start.
Hoax bomb threat to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene leads to deadly crash in Rome
Federal authorities are investigating a bomb threat against Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in north Georgia.
Federal authorities are investigating a bomb threat against Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in north Georgia.
Trump taps Georgia's David Perdue to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that former U.S. Senator David Perdue of Georgia will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to China.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that former U.S. Senator David Perdue of Georgia will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to China.
Former Sen. Jason Carter talks about political future during podcast
With Gov. Brian Kemp ineligible for re-election due to term limits, the race for Georgia's next governor in 2026 is already generating buzz.
With Gov. Brian Kemp ineligible for re-election due to term limits, the race for Georgia's next governor in 2026 is already generating buzz.
Atlanta's Inspector General report accuses city of favoritism in bidding process
A new 29-page report from Atlanta's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) alleges city officials showed favoritism during the bidding process for a 311 software system.
A new 29-page report from Atlanta's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) alleges city officials showed favoritism during the bidding process for a 311 software system.
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.