Dr. Jill Biden in Atlanta: ‘Donald Trump is dangerous to women and our families’
First lady Jill Biden warned another Donald Trump presidency would threaten women. The speech came during her stop in Atlanta on a three-legged tour touting the "Women for Biden-Harris" program, a multistate battleground tour to highlight President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign outreach program aimed at women.
First lady Jill Biden warned another Donald Trump presidency would threaten women. The speech came during her stop in Atlanta on a three-legged tour touting the "Women for Biden-Harris" program, a multistate battleground tour to highlight President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign outreach program aimed at women.
Crossover Day 2024: Here's what bills passed at the Georgia Capitol
High-profile bills dealing with immigration enforcement and religious protections were among the dozens that made it through Georgia's Crossover Day deadline.
High-profile bills dealing with immigration enforcement and religious protections were among the dozens that made it through Georgia's Crossover Day deadline.
Laken Hope Riley honored on U.S. House floor with moment of silence
Members of the Georgia congressional delegation gathered for an emotional tribute on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday to honor the memory of Laken Hope Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student whose life was tragically cut short on the campus of the University of Georgia nearly a week ago.
Members of the Georgia congressional delegation gathered for an emotional tribute on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday to honor the memory of Laken Hope Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student whose life was tragically cut short on the campus of the University of Georgia nearly a week ago.
Georgia lawmakers rally to safeguard IVF treatments amid Alabama's controversial embryo ruling
eorgia Democratic lawmakers are looking at ways to protect IVF treatments in the state after neighboring Alabama had its state Supreme Court rule that frozen embryos have the same status as children.
eorgia Democratic lawmakers are looking at ways to protect IVF treatments in the state after neighboring Alabama had its state Supreme Court rule that frozen embryos have the same status as children.
Head of prosecutors’ council accused of delaying case against Lt. Gov. Jones
A Fayetteville attorney is suing a state official who he says is holding up the prosecution of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. The attorney wants Jones held accountable for his role as a so-called fake elector for Donald Trump in 2020, before the statute of limitations runs out. But Prosecuting Attorneys' Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis hasn't picked a special prosecutor.
A Fayetteville attorney is suing a state official who he says is holding up the prosecution of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. The attorney wants Jones held accountable for his role as a so-called fake elector for Donald Trump in 2020, before the statute of limitations runs out. But Prosecuting Attorneys' Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis hasn't picked a special prosecutor.
Georgia to spend $392M for Capitol overhaul, new legislative offices
Big changes may be coming to the Georgia Capitol if Brian Kemp approves a $392 million renovation and construction plan.
Big changes may be coming to the Georgia Capitol if Brian Kemp approves a $392 million renovation and construction plan.
Laken Riley's murder fuels political firestorm as UGA community calls for unity
Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for a suspect.
Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for a suspect.
Trailblazer Gloria Butler announces retirement from Georgia state Senate
Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler declared she will not seek re-election this year.
Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler declared she will not seek re-election this year.
UGA campus murder: Gov. Kemp accuses White House, calls for swift action
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp expressed his condolences and offered thoughts and prayers to the family of Laken Riley during an appearance on Fox and Friends on Sunday.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp expressed his condolences and offered thoughts and prayers to the family of Laken Riley during an appearance on Fox and Friends on Sunday.
Gov. Kemp's CNN interview: Talks about interview with Jack Smith's office, Fani Willis
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has confirmed that he was interviewed by Special Counsel Jack Smith's office during his 2020 investigation into election interference.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has confirmed that he was interviewed by Special Counsel Jack Smith's office during his 2020 investigation into election interference.
Backlash growing against school zone speed cameras in Georgia
Ongoing complaints about ticket-happy school zone speed cameras have the attention of lawmakers and attorneys. Camera companies face class action lawsuits, while one lawmaker has proposed tossing out the 2018 law that allowed the cameras.
Ongoing complaints about ticket-happy school zone speed cameras have the attention of lawmakers and attorneys. Camera companies face class action lawsuits, while one lawmaker has proposed tossing out the 2018 law that allowed the cameras.
Georgia's deep fake bill: A move to prevent AI-generated election interference
A robocall mimicking President Joe Biden's voice urged voters not to cast their ballots in the New Hampshire Primary earlier this year.
A robocall mimicking President Joe Biden's voice urged voters not to cast their ballots in the New Hampshire Primary earlier this year.
Georgia drivers could refuse to sign traffic tickets and not be arrested under bill
Georgia lawmakers are seeking to change state law to say that officers don’t have to arrest people who refuse to sign traffic tickets after a church deacon died in August after initially refusing to sign a citation and struggling with an Atlanta police officer.
Georgia lawmakers are seeking to change state law to say that officers don’t have to arrest people who refuse to sign traffic tickets after a church deacon died in August after initially refusing to sign a citation and struggling with an Atlanta police officer.
Georgia Senate considers controls on school libraries, criminal charges for librarians
One of the new bills considered by the Georgia Senate would make school librarians subjected to criminal penalties if they are found distributing material the state considers "harmful to minors."
One of the new bills considered by the Georgia Senate would make school librarians subjected to criminal penalties if they are found distributing material the state considers "harmful to minors."
Family pleads for passage of 'Addy's Law' following 8-year-old's tragic death
Adalynn Pierce's mother and other family members traveled to the State Capitol on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to pass Addy's Law. T
Adalynn Pierce's mother and other family members traveled to the State Capitol on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to pass Addy's Law. T
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens confirms plan to seek reelection in 2025
Dickens won in a runoff race against then-City Council President Felicia Moore on Nov. 30, 2021, to become the city's 61st mayor after incumber Keisha Lance Bottoms chose not to seek another term.
Dickens won in a runoff race against then-City Council President Felicia Moore on Nov. 30, 2021, to become the city's 61st mayor after incumber Keisha Lance Bottoms chose not to seek another term.
Georgia House votes to expand paid parental leave for state employees
The new bill, which has passed the Georgia House of Representatives, would double the amount of paid parental leave for all state employees to six weeks.
The new bill, which has passed the Georgia House of Representatives, would double the amount of paid parental leave for all state employees to six weeks.
Former Villa Rica mayor hired as new deputy city manager against some taxpayers' wishes
The Villa Rica City Council voted this week to hire their former Mayor to be the new Deputy City Manager.
The Villa Rica City Council voted this week to hire their former Mayor to be the new Deputy City Manager.
Solving Georgia's housing crisis: State senator pushes lifting ban on rent control
Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, has finally gotten her bill out of committee. SB 125 that will allow local cities and counties to set their own rent control.
Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, has finally gotten her bill out of committee. SB 125 that will allow local cities and counties to set their own rent control.
Georgia Senate passes plan aiming to slow property tax bills increases
Georgia senators want to limit how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes to 3% a year.
Georgia senators want to limit how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes to 3% a year.