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.
Georgia State of the State Address: Kemp touts economic record, tax cuts
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp took aim at lawmakers in Washington, D.C. during his State of the State address at the Capitol..
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp took aim at lawmakers in Washington, D.C. during his State of the State address at the Capitol..
Eggs & Issues Breakfast kicks off 2024 Georgia legislative session
The Georgia Chambers' Eggs & Issues Breakfast, held at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium, took place on Wednesday morning.
The Georgia Chambers' Eggs & Issues Breakfast, held at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium, took place on Wednesday morning.
Georgia sports gambling bill heads to Senate, but prospects for success cloudy
Supporters of legal sports gambling in Georgia are backing a new bill, but it’s unclear whether they’re any closer to it passing after they went bust in 2023.
Supporters of legal sports gambling in Georgia are backing a new bill, but it’s unclear whether they’re any closer to it passing after they went bust in 2023.
Trial gets underway for constitutional challenge to Georgia's election system
Jeff Schoenberg wants to have "reasonable confidence" that the votes he casts when he goes to his polling place are accurately counted - and he doesn't believe he gets that from Georgia's election system.
Jeff Schoenberg wants to have "reasonable confidence" that the votes he casts when he goes to his polling place are accurately counted - and he doesn't believe he gets that from Georgia's election system.
County official Richardson says she'll challenge US Rep. McBath in Democratic primary in Georgia
Jerica Richardson, a county commissioner in suburban Atlanta, announced Tuesday that she will challenge U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath in the Democratic primary in May in a new congressional district on the west side of Atlanta.
Jerica Richardson, a county commissioner in suburban Atlanta, announced Tuesday that she will challenge U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath in the Democratic primary in May in a new congressional district on the west side of Atlanta.
Opening statements to begin in trial challenging Georgia's election system
Election integrity activists want Georgia to stop using its electronic voting machines, arguing that they are vulnerable to attack and have operational issues.
Election integrity activists want Georgia to stop using its electronic voting machines, arguing that they are vulnerable to attack and have operational issues.
Georgia lawmaker calls for new gun violence legislation after Forest Park shooting spree
Georgia Representative Sandra Scott faced a somber start to the 2024 legislative session. The Democratic lawmaker called on fellow House members to enact new legislation to address gun violence, after her own cousin was shot and killed during Friday's deadly shooting spree in Forest Park.
Georgia Representative Sandra Scott faced a somber start to the 2024 legislative session. The Democratic lawmaker called on fellow House members to enact new legislation to address gun violence, after her own cousin was shot and killed during Friday's deadly shooting spree in Forest Park.
Judge rejects lawsuit to disqualify Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for acting as Trump elector
A judge has rejected a lawsuit that sought to disqualify Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones from holding office because of the Republican’s participation as an elector for Donald Trump in 2020.
A judge has rejected a lawsuit that sought to disqualify Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones from holding office because of the Republican’s participation as an elector for Donald Trump in 2020.
Georgia's 2024 legislative session begins: What you need to know
Arming teachers and regulating how kids use social media are among the many hot-button issues expected to go up for debate under the Gold Dome this year.
Arming teachers and regulating how kids use social media are among the many hot-button issues expected to go up for debate under the Gold Dome this year.
Is Georgia’s election system constitutional? A federal judge will decide in an upcoming trial
During a trial set to start Tuesday, activists plan to argue that the Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen voting machines are so flawed they are unconstitutional. Election officials insist the system is secure and reliable and say it is up to the state to decide how it conducts elections.
During a trial set to start Tuesday, activists plan to argue that the Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen voting machines are so flawed they are unconstitutional. Election officials insist the system is secure and reliable and say it is up to the state to decide how it conducts elections.
Sen. Shawn Still files motion opposing August date in Georgia election interference case
Georgia Sen. Shawn Still (R-Johns Creek) is opposing the trial date proposed by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Georgia Sen. Shawn Still (R-Johns Creek) is opposing the trial date proposed by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
VP Kamala Harris headed back to Atlanta next week
Harris will arrive on Jan. 9. This will be her 10th visit to Georgia since being sworn in.
Harris will arrive on Jan. 9. This will be her 10th visit to Georgia since being sworn in.
Proposals to make antisemitism a hate crime in Georgia face pushback
One Georgia lawmaker's suggestion proposal to put antisemitism under the state's hate crimes law is getting pushback from critics who say it could possibly criminalize criticisms of Israel's human rights record.
One Georgia lawmaker's suggestion proposal to put antisemitism under the state's hate crimes law is getting pushback from critics who say it could possibly criminalize criticisms of Israel's human rights record.
Georgia special elections to replace Sen. Mike Dugan and Rep. Barry Fleming set for February
Special elections have been set for Feb. 13 to fill vacancies in the Georgia state Senate and House.
Special elections have been set for Feb. 13 to fill vacancies in the Georgia state Senate and House.
Gov. Kemp announces State of the State Address on Jan. 11
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that he will deliver the 2024 State of the State Address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly next week.
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that he will deliver the 2024 State of the State Address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly next week.
Georgia’s budget has room to spend despite tax collections slowing
Georgia’s state tax collections aren’t growing as fast as they were several years ago, but that doesn’t mean Gov. Brian Kemp and lawmakers won’t have room for new spending.
Georgia’s state tax collections aren’t growing as fast as they were several years ago, but that doesn’t mean Gov. Brian Kemp and lawmakers won’t have room for new spending.
Mike Dugan joins race for Georgia's 3rd District House seat
Georgia state Sen. Mike Dugan has filed papers to start running for the House seat opened by Rep. Drew Ferguson's upcoming retirement.
Georgia state Sen. Mike Dugan has filed papers to start running for the House seat opened by Rep. Drew Ferguson's upcoming retirement.
2 Democratic incumbents in Georgia House say they won’t seek reelection after redistricting
Two Georgia House Democrats say they won’t seek reelection in 2024 after they were drawn into districts with fellow Democratic incumbents.
Two Georgia House Democrats say they won’t seek reelection in 2024 after they were drawn into districts with fellow Democratic incumbents.
Multiple state capitols evacuated due to bomb threats, including Georgia's capitol building
The opening of the Georgia State Capitol was delayed on Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat.
The opening of the Georgia State Capitol was delayed on Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat.