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.
Georgia lawmakers eye vouchers, mental health on last day
Georgia lawmakers face multiple key decisions on the final scheduled day of their 2023 session. Most importantly, the General Assembly must still pass a budget.
Georgia lawmakers face multiple key decisions on the final scheduled day of their 2023 session. Most importantly, the General Assembly must still pass a budget.
Georgia Supreme Court considers whether state abortion law is void
Georgia’s highest court is considering whether the state’s restrictive abortion law is void because it violated U.S. Supreme Court precedent that was in effect at the time when it was enacted.
Georgia’s highest court is considering whether the state’s restrictive abortion law is void because it violated U.S. Supreme Court precedent that was in effect at the time when it was enacted.
Georgia bill targeting prosecutors heads to Gov. Kemp's desk
A new Georgia proposal to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors would be the latest move nationwide to ratchet up oversight on what Republicans see as “woke prosecutors” who aren’t doing enough to fight crime.
A new Georgia proposal to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors would be the latest move nationwide to ratchet up oversight on what Republicans see as “woke prosecutors” who aren’t doing enough to fight crime.
Lawsuit claims Georgia medical cannabis bids were full of fraud and corruption
While the Georgia legislature battles it out over possible changes to the Georgia Medical Cannabis law, another lawsuit has been filed against the state
While the Georgia legislature battles it out over possible changes to the Georgia Medical Cannabis law, another lawsuit has been filed against the state
Members of Congress confront ATF at Georgia gun store
ATF inspectors were met with questions from four members of Congress when they showed up for an audit of the largest gun dealership in the Southeast.
ATF inspectors were met with questions from four members of Congress when they showed up for an audit of the largest gun dealership in the Southeast.
Bill to pull back secrecy surrounding Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission moves forward
A bill aimed at bolstering Georgia’s long-awaited medical cannabis program took one step closer to the finish line, but not before major changes were made to the original bill.
A bill aimed at bolstering Georgia’s long-awaited medical cannabis program took one step closer to the finish line, but not before major changes were made to the original bill.
Georgia lawmakers approve bill to tax electric vehicle charging in 2025
Currently, the state uses taxes levied on gasoline to pay for transportation infrastructure, but drivers of electric vehicles do not pay gas taxes.
Currently, the state uses taxes levied on gasoline to pay for transportation infrastructure, but drivers of electric vehicles do not pay gas taxes.
Rep. Greene tours facility where capitol riot defendants held
Two freshman House democrats joined Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, D-Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, on a tour of the Washington, D.C. jail where several capitol riot defendants are being held.
Two freshman House democrats joined Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, D-Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, on a tour of the Washington, D.C. jail where several capitol riot defendants are being held.