Georgia voters choosing Greene successor in special election

Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District head to the polls Tuesday to pick a successor to former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Race for Georgia Senate primaries set

Five Republicans have qualified to challenge incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia's upcoming U.S. Senate race.

Georgia's governor race set after qualifying period: Who's running

Georgia's 2026 gubernatorial field is set with 15 candidates qualifying for the May primary to become the state's next leader. See who is running.

Georgia Crossover Day 2026 sees several bills pass last minute

Georgia lawmakers face a midnight deadline on Crossover Day as key bills on income tax and data centers move forward while others fail to pass.

Georgia lawmakers face high stakes on Crossover Day

Georgia’s Crossover Day serves as the final deadline for bills to pass their original chamber to stay alive this legislative session.

Georgia governor’s race 2026: Burt Jones, Michael Thurmond officially qualify

High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.

What's next in Atlanta's bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention

One local economist says hosting the DNC could give the area a boost, noting that 2028 could be a big year for Atlanta, as it will also play host to the Super Bowl that year.

New bill would end tax exemption for Atlanta airport

Turbulence is building under the Gold Dome with Atlanta's airport at the center of a tax fight.

Georgia State Capitol agenda: Budget, insurance, Lemon Pepper Day

Gov. Brian Kemp is set to sign Georgia’s amended fiscal year budget Tuesday afternoon at the Georgia State Capitol, capping off weeks of negotiations under the Gold Dome.

Georgia lawmakers react to joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

Georgia leaders are reacting to the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with lawmakers split on the legality and necessity of the military operation.

Georgia’s school weapon detector bill faces funding backlash

Georgia passed a bill requiring weapon detectors in all public schools, a first-of-its-kind mandate in the United States.

Seth Clark drops out of Georgia's lieutenant governor race

Seth Clark announced Friday that he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing shifting personal circumstances.

Rep. Ruwa Romman pivots from governor's race to State Senate bid

State Rep. Ruwa Romman is exiting the 2026 Georgia governor's race to run for the State Senate seat being vacated by Nabilah Islam Parkes.

High school cellphone ban advances at State Capitol

Georgia high schoolers could soon be required to stash their cellphones from the first bell to the last under a new proposal moving through the state Capitol.

How Rio's Law uses specialized license plate to prevent tragedies

A bill designed to protect neurodivergent drivers and passengers during police encounters is moving to the Georgia House after passing the Senate by a unanimous vote.

Georgia bills: school security, student speech, tax breaks for female products

Lawmakers at the Georgia State Capitol advanced a series of measures that could affect public school policy and consumer costs across the state.