Democrat Nabilah Islam Parkes enters 2026 race for Insurance Commissioner

Georgia State Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes has launched a 2026 campaign for Insurance Commissioner, promising to tackle rising premiums and "skyrocketing" costs.

Lawmakers moving closer to ending Georgia income tax

A Republican-led committee approved a final report outlining a plan to eliminate Georgia’s income tax

Georgia braces for 'wave' of special elections following legislative resignations

Georgia faces a surge of special elections in 2026 following the resignations of Marjorie Taylor Greene and state representatives Karen Bennett and Lynn Heffner.

Special election called to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special election for March 10 to fill the 14th Congressional District seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

City of Decatur selects Tony Powers as new mayor

The City of Decatur has selected Tony Powers to serve as its next mayor, following a vote by the City Commission at the start of the new year.

Feds charge former Georgia lawmaker for allegedly faking COVID-19 job loss

Former Georgia State Rep. Karen Bennett faces federal charges for allegedly filing false statements to obtain $13,940 in pandemic unemployment benefits.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to begin 2nd term with 3-day celebration

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will be sworn in for a second term Monday as part of a three-day celebration centered on service and community involvement.

Businessman Brian Stover announces run to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Conservative businessman Brian Stover has announced he is running for Congress in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District in hopes of replacing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Marjorie Taylor Greene addresses threats, party tensions amid resignation

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says escalating threats and internal GOP conflict led to her resignation, citing a fallout with Trump over Epstein files and concerns about the party’s treatment of women lawmakers.