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.
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.