Georgia panel: Reforms, resources needed for election review
A process recently implemented by Georgia state lawmakers to examine how county officials handle elections is likely unsustainable without more resources or reforms, according to the panel that did the first review under the law.
A process recently implemented by Georgia state lawmakers to examine how county officials handle elections is likely unsustainable without more resources or reforms, according to the panel that did the first review under the law.
Bill: Cut college degree requirements for Georgia state jobs
The Senate Government Oversight Committee on Monday voted for Senate Bill 3, sending it to the full Senate for more debate.
The Senate Government Oversight Committee on Monday voted for Senate Bill 3, sending it to the full Senate for more debate.
Kemp, Carr push for tougher penalties at Georgia Anti-Gang Network meeting
The new bill would add a mandatory five years to prison sentences for anyone convicted of a gang crime and 10 years for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
The new bill would add a mandatory five years to prison sentences for anyone convicted of a gang crime and 10 years for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Georgia senators file bill to restrict TikTok, other apps on state devices
A new bill filed by Georgia state Republicans could ban TikTok and other apps from all state-owned devices - including ones used by all public school teachers.
A new bill filed by Georgia state Republicans could ban TikTok and other apps from all state-owned devices - including ones used by all public school teachers.
Raffensperger wants Georgia as early primary state — in 2028
The Republican election chief, who garnered attention for rebuffing then-President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in Georgia, told The Associated Press he’d back an early primary in 2028.
The Republican election chief, who garnered attention for rebuffing then-President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in Georgia, told The Associated Press he’d back an early primary in 2028.
Georgia commission rescinds rules to sell, produce medical marijuana
Medical marijuana sales in Georgia have taken a step backwards due to technicality.
Medical marijuana sales in Georgia have taken a step backwards due to technicality.
Georgia House passes amended budget with cash for tax breaks
The Georgia House on Thursday approved money for a $1 billion property tax break and $1 billion income tax break as part of a plan to amend this year’s budget to spend another $2.4 billion in projected revenue.
The Georgia House on Thursday approved money for a $1 billion property tax break and $1 billion income tax break as part of a plan to amend this year’s budget to spend another $2.4 billion in projected revenue.
NY man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Greene of Georgia
Joseph Morelli, 51, admitted to threatening to harm Greene in several March 2022 calls to her Washington D.C., office, the U.S. attorney’s office in Syracuse said in a news release Wednesday.
Joseph Morelli, 51, admitted to threatening to harm Greene in several March 2022 calls to her Washington D.C., office, the U.S. attorney’s office in Syracuse said in a news release Wednesday.
Georgia bills aim at prosecutors who refuse to charge crimes
Georgia’s elected prosecutors could face disciplinary sanctions, removals or easier voter recalls for declining to bring charges for misdemeanors under two bills introduced Thursday.
Georgia’s elected prosecutors could face disciplinary sanctions, removals or easier voter recalls for declining to bring charges for misdemeanors under two bills introduced Thursday.
Candidates talk about their plans if elected Clayton County sheriff
Four of the five candidates attended a forum Tuesday night at the Tabernacle of Praise Church.
Four of the five candidates attended a forum Tuesday night at the Tabernacle of Praise Church.
Georgia struggling to get 'at-risk' foster children out of hotels, offices
Dozens of Georgia’s most troubled foster children are housed in hotels or state offices each night, because the state can’t find a better place for them to stay. The "hoteling" practice typically costs Georgia $1,500 a night.
Dozens of Georgia’s most troubled foster children are housed in hotels or state offices each night, because the state can’t find a better place for them to stay. The "hoteling" practice typically costs Georgia $1,500 a night.
Georgia commission passes rules to sell, produce medical marijuana
Medical marijuana sales are one step closer to becoming a reality in Georgia after the board overseeing the process cleared the way for dispensaries to open as soon as this spring.
Medical marijuana sales are one step closer to becoming a reality in Georgia after the board overseeing the process cleared the way for dispensaries to open as soon as this spring.
Kemp touts teacher raises, housing plans in 2023 State of the State Address
In his 2023 State of the State Address in front of the General Assembly, Gov. Brian Kemp outlined his plans to “set Georgia on a path of greatness" with teacher pay raises, economic incentives, and HOPE scholarship opportunities.
In his 2023 State of the State Address in front of the General Assembly, Gov. Brian Kemp outlined his plans to “set Georgia on a path of greatness" with teacher pay raises, economic incentives, and HOPE scholarship opportunities.
Reproductive Freedom Act introduced in Georgia legislature
A coalition of Democratic Georgia lawmakers, reproductive healthcare providers and abortion rights advocates held a news conference to call for passage of the Reproductive Freedom Act, two days after what would have marked a significant milestone for Roe v. Wade.
A coalition of Democratic Georgia lawmakers, reproductive healthcare providers and abortion rights advocates held a news conference to call for passage of the Reproductive Freedom Act, two days after what would have marked a significant milestone for Roe v. Wade.
Trump grand jury report to remain secret for now
A judge said Tuesday that a final report produced by a special grand jury that investigated possible illegal interference in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia by then-President Donald Trump and his allies will remain under wraps for now.
A judge said Tuesday that a final report produced by a special grand jury that investigated possible illegal interference in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia by then-President Donald Trump and his allies will remain under wraps for now.
Will Trump grand jury report be released to the public?
The nearly yearlong special grand jury investigation of former President Donald Trump and his allies is now over. The grand jury, which by law cannot indict anyone, voted to have their findings made public.
The nearly yearlong special grand jury investigation of former President Donald Trump and his allies is now over. The grand jury, which by law cannot indict anyone, voted to have their findings made public.
New Georgia House speaker not making many policy commitments
New Georgia House speaker Jon Burns says he doesn’t want to pass any laws on abortion while awaiting court action, isn’t interested in fully expanding Medicaid, and leans toward giving Atlanta more time to reduce crime before allowing citizens in its Buckhead area to secede.
New Georgia House speaker Jon Burns says he doesn’t want to pass any laws on abortion while awaiting court action, isn’t interested in fully expanding Medicaid, and leans toward giving Atlanta more time to reduce crime before allowing citizens in its Buckhead area to secede.
Some residents push to de-annex from newly-formed Mableton
A major push is underway to break away from Georgia's newest city. Wednesday night hundreds packed a town hall to find out how to de-annex from Mableton.
A major push is underway to break away from Georgia's newest city. Wednesday night hundreds packed a town hall to find out how to de-annex from Mableton.
Walker campaign staffer lawsuit says GOP activist groped him
Prominent conservative activist Matt Schlapp denies the allegation, and his lawyer says they are considering a countersuit.
Prominent conservative activist Matt Schlapp denies the allegation, and his lawyer says they are considering a countersuit.
Seeing another surplus, Kemp still ready to spend in budget
Pay raises and tax refunds mean Georgia’s era of big spending is not over.
Pay raises and tax refunds mean Georgia’s era of big spending is not over.