Georgia House votes to require watermarks on election ballots
Georgia voters could see a watermark on their ballot beginning in November, a move Republican supporters said would assure citizens that their ballots are authentic.
Georgia voters could see a watermark on their ballot beginning in November, a move Republican supporters said would assure citizens that their ballots are authentic.
Gov. Kemp signs Georgia law defining antisemitism
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a new law that defines antisemitism, making it easier for law enforcement and prosecutors to go after those accused of hate crimes and illegal discrimination targeting Jewish people.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a new law that defines antisemitism, making it easier for law enforcement and prosecutors to go after those accused of hate crimes and illegal discrimination targeting Jewish people.
Georgia bill makes it easier to find missing, abused foster children, sponsors say
Senate Bill 342 aims to allow the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children access to records of child abuse and missing or exploited children in Georgia.
Senate Bill 342 aims to allow the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children access to records of child abuse and missing or exploited children in Georgia.
'Woke-free' beer venture in Georgia earns F rating with BBB
Any entrepreneur will tell you coming up with a great idea is actually the easy part. Delivering on your promises is the true challenge.
Any entrepreneur will tell you coming up with a great idea is actually the easy part. Delivering on your promises is the true challenge.
Georgia Rep. Richard Smith, chairman of House Rules Committee, has died
Georgia Rep. Richard Smith, chairman of the House Rules Committee, has died. He was 78 years old at the time of death.
Georgia Rep. Richard Smith, chairman of the House Rules Committee, has died. He was 78 years old at the time of death.
Mulberry, Georgia | What you need to know about this newly proposed city
Mulberry, a proposed city in Gwinnett County, is a step closer to becoming a reality.
Mulberry, a proposed city in Gwinnett County, is a step closer to becoming a reality.
Georgia House votes to revive prosecutor oversight panel as Democrats warn of targeting Fani Willis
Georgia House members passed a bill to revive an oversight panel that can discipline and remove prosecutors, a move Democrats say is aimed at disrupting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
Georgia House members passed a bill to revive an oversight panel that can discipline and remove prosecutors, a move Democrats say is aimed at disrupting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
Georgia Antisemitism Bill passes ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day causing celebration, protest
Georgia's Antisemitism Bill, passed in the House and Senate just two days before the 79th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. But, not all Georgians were happy about that.
Georgia's Antisemitism Bill, passed in the House and Senate just two days before the 79th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. But, not all Georgians were happy about that.
Georgia Senate approves special committee to investigate Fani Willis misconduct allegations
The Georgia Senate has approved the creation of a special committee to investigate allegations of misconduct by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
The Georgia Senate has approved the creation of a special committee to investigate allegations of misconduct by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Georgia antisemitism bill headed to Gov. Kemp's desk
Georgia’s antisemitism bill passed both chambers of the state legislature by a wide margin on Thursday.
Georgia’s antisemitism bill passed both chambers of the state legislature by a wide margin on Thursday.
Georgia senators move to ban most ranked-choice voting in the state
Ranked-choice voting is barely present in Georgia, but Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and some state senators want to keep it from expanding.
Ranked-choice voting is barely present in Georgia, but Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and some state senators want to keep it from expanding.
Georgia secretary of state, lawmakers clash over election board oversight
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgia’s appointed State Election Board can't legally oversee him, but some Republican lawmakers disagree.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgia’s appointed State Election Board can't legally oversee him, but some Republican lawmakers disagree.
College Park City Council suddenly fires top official ‘with cause,’ but won’t say what the cause is
College Park’s city council abruptly fired its city manager last week but refused to say why.
College Park’s city council abruptly fired its city manager last week but refused to say why.
Roe v Wade anniversary: Push to change Georgia abortion laws
On the 51st anniversary of Roe v Wade, state Democratic lawmakers vowed to continue to fight to restore reproductive freedom in Georgia.
On the 51st anniversary of Roe v Wade, state Democratic lawmakers vowed to continue to fight to restore reproductive freedom in Georgia.
What is Atlanta’s Neighborhood Planning Unit project? | 50 years of local government celebrated
Atlanta’s Neighborhood Planning Unit project, started in 1974 by then-Mayor Maynard Jackson, celebrated its anniversary on Monday.
Atlanta’s Neighborhood Planning Unit project, started in 1974 by then-Mayor Maynard Jackson, celebrated its anniversary on Monday.
Lawmakers consider limiting property taxes as Georgia home values rise
With a rising home values sparking higher property taxes for many Georgia homeowners, state lawmakers are looking to provide some relief this year.
With a rising home values sparking higher property taxes for many Georgia homeowners, state lawmakers are looking to provide some relief this year.
Georgia DA Fani Willis promised not to date coworkers in 2020
In a newly unearthed interview from 2020, Fulton County DA Fani Willis said it would be "inappropriate" for her to have a relationship with one of her staffers.
In a newly unearthed interview from 2020, Fulton County DA Fani Willis said it would be "inappropriate" for her to have a relationship with one of her staffers.
Georgia boosts law enforcement funding to fight street gangs
Georgia’s law enforcement funding was front and center under the Gold Dome on Thursday.
Georgia’s law enforcement funding was front and center under the Gold Dome on Thursday.
Georgia's rural healthcare crisis: Lawmakers struggle to maintain hospital access
Georgia's rural communities have been hit hard by the ongoing healthcare crisis.
Georgia's rural communities have been hit hard by the ongoing healthcare crisis.
Georgia leaders propose $11.3M to improve reading rates
A national report found that only 32% of Georgia's fourth graders were proficient in reading, and officials are trying to spend more to tackle the problem.
A national report found that only 32% of Georgia's fourth graders were proficient in reading, and officials are trying to spend more to tackle the problem.