Hugh Carter Jr., the cousin who helped organize Jimmy Carter’s ‘Peanut Brigade,’ has died

Hugh “Sonny" Carter Jr., who helped organize the “Peanut Brigade" that helped elect his cousin Jimmy to the White House and later enforced the president’s frugal ways in the West Wing, has died. He was 80.

5 Jonesboro council members skip out on emergency meeting addressing voter suppression

On Monday, Mayor Dr. Donya L. Sartor called a special meeting. She said she had heard concerns from residents and was hoping the council would take another look at who would handle the election. But the majority of the council, the five members who voted to have the city run the election, didn't show up.

Georgia Democratic lawmaker jumps to Republican Party after deep disagreements

A Georgia state legislator from Atlanta switched to the Republican Party on Tuesday, after being at odds with Democrats for reasons including her support for school vouchers and disciplining prosecutors.

Republicans sue over rejection of nominee to Fulton County election board

The Republican Party's lawsuit called Fulton County officials' rejection of one of their nominees to the county's election board a "cynical act of partisanship."

Georgia law banning most gender-affirming care for minors gets another hearing

The new Georgia law that stops minors from receiving most gender-affirming care will remain in effect. A federal judge did not make a decision Wednesday on whether to block the law, instead pushing that decision until after another hearing.