Georgia lawmakers plan to make swatting a felony after string of Christmas incidents
On Christmas night, State Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Gwinnett County, said he and his wife had just said goodbye to their in-laws when he heard his wife panicking in the other room.
On Christmas night, State Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Gwinnett County, said he and his wife had just said goodbye to their in-laws when he heard his wife panicking in the other room.
Voter challenges in Georgia before 2021 runoff didn't violate Voting Rights Act, judge says
A conservative group did not violate the Voting Rights Act when it announced it was challenging the eligibility of more than 360,000 Georgia voters just before a 2021 runoff election for two pivotal U.S. Senate seats, a judge ruled Tuesday.
A conservative group did not violate the Voting Rights Act when it announced it was challenging the eligibility of more than 360,000 Georgia voters just before a 2021 runoff election for two pivotal U.S. Senate seats, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Lawmaker calls for stiffer penalties after series of 'swatting' calls in Georgia
In the wake of a series of swatting calls targeting Georgia politicians, one lawmaker is calling for stiffer penalties.
In the wake of a series of swatting calls targeting Georgia politicians, one lawmaker is calling for stiffer penalties.
Judge approves Republican-redrawn Georgia congressional and legislative maps
A federal judge has rejected claims that the new Republican-proposed congressional and legislative maps didn't do enough to help Black voters in Georgia.
A federal judge has rejected claims that the new Republican-proposed congressional and legislative maps didn't do enough to help Black voters in Georgia.
More Georgia politicians fall victim to 'swatting' calls over the holidays
While most people were enjoying the holiday break with family or friends, it appears four Georgia Republican members of Congress and at least one Democrat had their celebrations interrupted by "swatting" calls.
While most people were enjoying the holiday break with family or friends, it appears four Georgia Republican members of Congress and at least one Democrat had their celebrations interrupted by "swatting" calls.
Prominent Republican Georgia lawmaker Barry Fleming appointed to judgeship
A prominent Georgia state lawmaker was appointed Wednesday to a judgeship, and a special election for his House seat will be needed in coming months.
A prominent Georgia state lawmaker was appointed Wednesday to a judgeship, and a special election for his House seat will be needed in coming months.
Federal judge examines Georgia's redrawn political maps
A federal judge held a hearing on Wednesday to determine if Georgia's newly redrawn district maps comply with his order.
A federal judge held a hearing on Wednesday to determine if Georgia's newly redrawn district maps comply with his order.
Georgia's groundbreaking donation tax credit program transforms lives for former foster youth
Foster kids often face unique challenges when they age out of the system.
Foster kids often face unique challenges when they age out of the system.
Lawsuit says Georgia's lieutenant governor should be disqualified for acting as Trump elector
The lawsuit comes as a decision remains in limbo on whether to prosecute the Republican on state charges, due to a lack of a special prosecutor willing to take the case.
The lawsuit comes as a decision remains in limbo on whether to prosecute the Republican on state charges, due to a lack of a special prosecutor willing to take the case.
Georgia Congressman Drew Ferguson decides not to seek re-election
Congressman Drew Ferguson, who represents the Third Congressional District in Georgia, has decided not to seek re-election in 2024.
Congressman Drew Ferguson, who represents the Third Congressional District in Georgia, has decided not to seek re-election in 2024.
Plaintiffs ask judge to reject proposed Georgia congressional maps
The people who sued to overturn Georgia’s congressional and state legislative districts are calling the new Republican drawn maps a “mockery” of federal law and a “total failure of compliance.”
The people who sued to overturn Georgia’s congressional and state legislative districts are calling the new Republican drawn maps a “mockery” of federal law and a “total failure of compliance.”
GOP-redrawn Georgia congressional map sent to judge for approval
The new Republican-drawn map of Georgia's congressional districts will now head before a judge to try and get his approval.
The new Republican-drawn map of Georgia's congressional districts will now head before a judge to try and get his approval.
Georgia legislature endorses controversial police training center known as ‘Cop City’
The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to back the building of the controversial Atlanta police and fire training center opponents have dubbed "Cop City."
The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to back the building of the controversial Atlanta police and fire training center opponents have dubbed "Cop City."
Biography of the late Rep. John Lewis to be published next fall
An upcoming biography of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis will draw upon hundreds of interviews, along with the civil rights activist's FBI files and materials from a planned book that was never completed.
An upcoming biography of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis will draw upon hundreds of interviews, along with the civil rights activist's FBI files and materials from a planned book that was never completed.
Live Results: 2023 municipal runoff elections in metro Atlanta
The polls have closed and results are being counted in several municipal elections across metro Atlanta.
The polls have closed and results are being counted in several municipal elections across metro Atlanta.
Georgia lawmakers advance congressional map keeping 9-5 GOP edge; legislative maps get final passage
Brushing aside concerns that they may be breaking law that protects coalitions of nonwhite voters, Georgia state senators on Tuesday passed a new congressional map that would maintain a likely 9-5 GOP edge in the state's delegation.
Brushing aside concerns that they may be breaking law that protects coalitions of nonwhite voters, Georgia state senators on Tuesday passed a new congressional map that would maintain a likely 9-5 GOP edge in the state's delegation.
Georgia lawmakers introduce resolution expressing solidarity with Israel
Georgia lawmakers expressed solidarity with Israel and the Jewish community on Monday as the House passed a supportive resolution.
Georgia lawmakers expressed solidarity with Israel and the Jewish community on Monday as the House passed a supportive resolution.
Deadline to approve new congressional maps looms over Georgia lawmakers
The Georgia General Assembly has less than a week to approve new legislative and congressional maps.
The Georgia General Assembly has less than a week to approve new legislative and congressional maps.
Kemp, lawmakers announce plan to 'accelerate' Georgia income tax cut
Georgia Gov. Kemp and lawmakers plan to speed up what they're calling the largest income tax cut in the history of the state.
Georgia Gov. Kemp and lawmakers plan to speed up what they're calling the largest income tax cut in the history of the state.
Voting rights groups warn Georgia Republican re-districting plans could lead to federal intervention
On Monday, Georgia lawmakers are expected to head back to the State Capitol where they’ll continue efforts to re-draw the state’s voting district maps as ordered by a federal judge.
On Monday, Georgia lawmakers are expected to head back to the State Capitol where they’ll continue efforts to re-draw the state’s voting district maps as ordered by a federal judge.