Gov. Kemp 'looking for somebody that can win' in 2024
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said it is important for Republicans to support a candidate who can win the White House in 2024.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said it is important for Republicans to support a candidate who can win the White House in 2024.
Abortion rights advocates speak out against potential nationwide abortion pill ban
This comes after a Texas federal judge ruled that the FDA wrongly approved an abortion medication which has been available for over 20 years.
This comes after a Texas federal judge ruled that the FDA wrongly approved an abortion medication which has been available for over 20 years.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defends man accused of leak, demands answers about Ukraine
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is defending Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, who has been arrested in connection with a high-profile investigation into leaked documents.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is defending Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, who has been arrested in connection with a high-profile investigation into leaked documents.
Kemp signs bills aiming to improve school safety, literacy
Gov. Brian Kemp signed new laws Thursday that will require Georgia schools to perform annual drills for responding to campus shooters early in the school year and to perform literacy assessments for younger students three times per year to see if they can read at grade level.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed new laws Thursday that will require Georgia schools to perform annual drills for responding to campus shooters early in the school year and to perform literacy assessments for younger students three times per year to see if they can read at grade level.
Sen. Warnock visits farm, farmers as work begins on Farm Bill
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia, met with north Georgia farmers Thursday to discuss their priorities as lawmakers begin their work on the 2023 Farm Bill.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia, met with north Georgia farmers Thursday to discuss their priorities as lawmakers begin their work on the 2023 Farm Bill.
First Black woman to serve on Atlanta City Council passes away
Carolyn Long Banks, known as the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta City Council, has passed away.
Carolyn Long Banks, known as the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta City Council, has passed away.
Governor signs law increasing fines for human trafficking notices
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law Tuesday aimed at getting more businesses to post required human trafficking notices.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law Tuesday aimed at getting more businesses to post required human trafficking notices.
Protesters picket governor's mansion in opposition bill banning on outside election funds
Senate Bill 222, if signed, would make it a felony for local governments to accept money to fund elections from outside groups, except from the state or federal government.
Senate Bill 222, if signed, would make it a felony for local governments to accept money to fund elections from outside groups, except from the state or federal government.
Longtime Athens resident says out-of-state developers pushed her out of her home
Barbara says elderly and disabled residents in Athens are being pushed out of their homes as the University of Georgia expands its student population, and she claims to be one of them.
Barbara says elderly and disabled residents in Athens are being pushed out of their homes as the University of Georgia expands its student population, and she claims to be one of them.
Early voting begins Monday in Mableton run-off elections
Residents will return to the polls starting Monday to cast their votes in the runoff election for mayor and city council districts 2,3,4 and 5.
Residents will return to the polls starting Monday to cast their votes in the runoff election for mayor and city council districts 2,3,4 and 5.
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.
Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.
Former President Donald Trump slams Fulton County DA during speech
Former President Donald Trump continued to go after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis during his speech to supporters in Florida after his arrest in New York City.
Former President Donald Trump continued to go after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis during his speech to supporters in Florida after his arrest in New York City.
Georgia’s Kemp vetoes bill capping university tuition hikes
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have capped tuition increases at public universities and colleges, calling it an infringement on the authority of the state Board of Regents and a violation of the state constitution.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have capped tuition increases at public universities and colleges, calling it an infringement on the authority of the state Board of Regents and a violation of the state constitution.
Black pilot teams up with Georgia lawmaker to help more minorities earn licenses
Johnson re-introduced the Minorities in Aviation Act which would establish the Bessie Coleman Aviation Grant. The grant is, of course, named after the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license.
Johnson re-introduced the Minorities in Aviation Act which would establish the Bessie Coleman Aviation Grant. The grant is, of course, named after the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license.
Bill that would have removed secrecy around Georgia Cannabis Commission fails
A medical marijuana bill that would have removed the secrecy surrounding the commission and given more companies a chance to grow and sell medical marijuana failed in the Senate last night.
A medical marijuana bill that would have removed the secrecy surrounding the commission and given more companies a chance to grow and sell medical marijuana failed in the Senate last night.
DeSantis discusses 'Florida Blueprint' at Georgia book signing
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made an appearance at Adventure Outdoors gun shop which like a campaign rally.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made an appearance at Adventure Outdoors gun shop which like a campaign rally.
What bills passed and did not advance during the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session
Wednesday was the final day of the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session.
Wednesday was the final day of the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session.
School voucher bill fails in Georgia House
The school voucher bill failed by a vote of 89 to 85.
The school voucher bill failed by a vote of 89 to 85.
Georgia budget to pay full tuition for college scholarships
Georgia lawmakers are agreeing to a state budget that will pay full tuition for all college students receiving a HOPE Scholarship while boosting pay for all state and university employees and public school teachers.
Georgia lawmakers are agreeing to a state budget that will pay full tuition for all college students receiving a HOPE Scholarship while boosting pay for all state and university employees and public school teachers.
Georgia lawmakers strike deal on truck weight limits
Georgia lawmakers reached a last-minute deal early Thursday to increase the weight limit for some trucks traveling state highways.
Georgia lawmakers reached a last-minute deal early Thursday to increase the weight limit for some trucks traveling state highways.