Kemp signs Georgia school voucher bill amid controversy

With the signing of The Promise Scholarship Act into law comes the promise of a brighter future for thousands of Georgia children.

Fulton County sheriff faces backlash over $200K sprinter van purchase

There are more questions and criticism regarding a $200,000 Sprinter van bought by Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labatt during the pandemic. 

Marjorie Taylor Greene still wants Speaker Mike Johnson out

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is intensifying her efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position following the passage of a foreign aid bill by the House.

Cobb County Democratic Committee hosts fundraiser, Fani Willis honored

The Cobb County Democratic Committee held its annual fundraising gala tonight, aiming to secure vital funds to support local candidates in their electoral campaigns.

Fulton County commissioners vote to update ethics, anti-nepotism policies

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted on April 17 to update its ethics and anti-nepotism policies to cover elected officials.

Gov. Kemp signs income tax cuts into law for residents, businesses

Georgians can expect tax relief as Gov. Brian Kemp signs a series of tax bills into law aimed at reducing the burden on taxpayers across the state.

Gov. Kemp wants Republicans to do their 'damn' job, shows support for Johnson

Gov. Brian Kemp has voiced his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson amidst growing tensions surrounding efforts to remove Johnson from his position.

Board of Regents approves tuition increases across Georgia’s public universities

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved a tuition rate adjustment for the 2024-25 academic year, affecting all 26 public colleges and universities within the system.  

Georgia DAs against oversight committee file lawsuit against state

A group of Georgia district attorneys (DAs) filed a lawsuit today challenging the constitutionality of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission.

Federal judge dismisses challenge to Georgia's citizenship verification process

The judge ruled that the plaintiffs failed to prove the voting rights of naturalized citizens are violated by having to show papers or get a new state ID before voting.

Georgia Sec of State sends Larry David letter lampooning 'Curb Your Enthusiasm's focus on state's election law

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger penned a tongue-in-cheek letter to Larry David skewering his focus on his state's election law in the final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Sine Die 2024: What's next for controversial bills passed by Georgia General Assembly

The ACLU is threatening to file a lawsuit if Gov. Brian Kemp signed SB189 into law. Civil rights groups are expressing outrage over the passage of an immigration bill that would penalize sheriffs and jailers who don't cooperate with federal immigration officials.

Georgia GOP vice chairman, a vocal 2020 election denier, voted illegally 9 times

Brian Pritchard, first vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and to “be publicly reprimanded for his conduct" by the State Election Board, which sought sanctions against him.

Sine Die 2024: Here's what bills passed and were left hanging at the Georgia Capitol

The fate of several key bills - from immigration enforcement to banning sex education - have until the end of the day to pass at the Georgia Capitol or die as the term ends.

Rise in taxable value of homes in Georgia would be capped if voters approve

Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a package of legislation they hope will limit property tax increases, in what could be Republicans' signature tax cutting effort of the 2024 session.