Georgia governor including state employee raises, property tax relief payments, tax refunds in budget proposal
Gov. Brian Kemp previewed items in his upcoming budget recommendation, including plans for pay raises for some state employees, tax rebates and property tax relief payments.
Gov. Brian Kemp previewed items in his upcoming budget recommendation, including plans for pay raises for some state employees, tax rebates and property tax relief payments.
Kemp begins second term with promises to invest in schools, public safety
Georgia’s Brian Kemp promised rebates in the state's income tax and across-the-board pay raises for state employees and public school teachers. He also plans to recommend investments in school and public safety.
Georgia’s Brian Kemp promised rebates in the state's income tax and across-the-board pay raises for state employees and public school teachers. He also plans to recommend investments in school and public safety.
Stacey Abrams group must pay back tax dollars for voter suppression lawsuit, judge orders
Raffensperger released a statement on Jan. 10 claiming that U.S. District Court Judge Steven Jones ruled against all of Fair Fight Action's claims.
Raffensperger released a statement on Jan. 10 claiming that U.S. District Court Judge Steven Jones ruled against all of Fair Fight Action's claims.
After her second defeat, Stacey Abrams reveals she 'will likely run again'
After her defeat by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in their rematch during the last governor's race, Georgia Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams told Drew Barrymore that she will "likely run again."
After her defeat by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in their rematch during the last governor's race, Georgia Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams told Drew Barrymore that she will "likely run again."
Georgia state lawmakers back at work for 2023 session
As their first order of business, they elected republican State Representative Jon Burns from Newington to be Georgia's 75th Speaker of the House.
As their first order of business, they elected republican State Representative Jon Burns from Newington to be Georgia's 75th Speaker of the House.
Fulton County grand jury finishes final report in Trump election probe
After nearly half a year, the Fulton County grand jury investigating then-President Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn Georgia's presidential election have finished their final report.
After nearly half a year, the Fulton County grand jury investigating then-President Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn Georgia's presidential election have finished their final report.
Done being underestimated, Gov. Kemp aims to steer Georgia GOP past Trump
Having vanquished both a Donald Trump-backed challenger and Democratic star Stacey Abrams to win reelection, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp could provide a new blueprint for Republicans in competitive states.
Having vanquished both a Donald Trump-backed challenger and Democratic star Stacey Abrams to win reelection, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp could provide a new blueprint for Republicans in competitive states.
Georgia’s lawmakers are headed back to work on Monday, here’s what to expect
On Monday, the Georgia General Assembly is expected to start a new 40-day session, and things will look very different.
On Monday, the Georgia General Assembly is expected to start a new 40-day session, and things will look very different.
How will Georgia lawmakers decide to spend $6.6B cash surplus?
Georgia’s giant hill of money looms over state lawmakers as the 2023 session begins Monday.
Georgia’s giant hill of money looms over state lawmakers as the 2023 session begins Monday.
Widow and banker go to runoff for Georgia House seat of ex-speaker Ralston
The widow of former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston and a Blue Ridge banker will face off in a Jan. 31 runoff after none of five Republicans won a majority in a special election Tuesday to fill Ralston’s seat in House District 7. The seat covers Fannin and Gilmer counties, and part of Dawson County in north Georgia.
The widow of former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston and a Blue Ridge banker will face off in a Jan. 31 runoff after none of five Republicans won a majority in a special election Tuesday to fill Ralston’s seat in House District 7. The seat covers Fannin and Gilmer counties, and part of Dawson County in north Georgia.
Georgia governor signs executive order to fill Danny Rampey's House seat
Two weeks after the arrest of newly-elected Georgia House of Representatives member-elect Danny Rampey, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order to have his seat filled.
Two weeks after the arrest of newly-elected Georgia House of Representatives member-elect Danny Rampey, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order to have his seat filled.
These new Georgia laws go into effect in 2023
Georgia will start the new year with significant changes including mental health coverage in insurance plans, new tax credits, and ways parents can challenge education materials they believe are harmful.
Georgia will start the new year with significant changes including mental health coverage in insurance plans, new tax credits, and ways parents can challenge education materials they believe are harmful.
Jan. 6th committee releases full testimony of Fulton County election workers
Fulton County election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss were publicly accused by associates of former President Donald Trump of introducing suitcases of illegal ballots and committed other acts of fraud to try to alter the outcome of the presidential election in Georgia.
Fulton County election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss were publicly accused by associates of former President Donald Trump of introducing suitcases of illegal ballots and committed other acts of fraud to try to alter the outcome of the presidential election in Georgia.
Raffensperger to Jan. 6 committee: 'I love my country and I will follow the Constitution'
The Jan. 6 committee has released the transcript of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s interview with House investigators.
The Jan. 6 committee has released the transcript of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s interview with House investigators.
Georgia senator quits for state job, prison chief steps down
State Sen. Dean Burke, a Bainbridge Republican will step down from his Senate seat effective Dec. 31 to become the chief medical officer of Georgia’s Department of Community Health, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday.
State Sen. Dean Burke, a Bainbridge Republican will step down from his Senate seat effective Dec. 31 to become the chief medical officer of Georgia’s Department of Community Health, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday.
Newspaper: Georgia congressman may have illegally voted
Voter registration records show that he never changed his Troup County address to his new home in Pike County as required under state law before voting in this year’s primary, general election and U.S. Senate runoff.
Voter registration records show that he never changed his Troup County address to his new home in Pike County as required under state law before voting in this year’s primary, general election and U.S. Senate runoff.
DeKalb County approves resolution declaring support for abortion
DeKalb County commissioners have approved a resolution declaring the county's support for abortion access in response to Georgia's so-called "heartbeat" law
DeKalb County commissioners have approved a resolution declaring the county's support for abortion access in response to Georgia's so-called "heartbeat" law
Supporters renew Buckhead cityhood push after murder of 77-year-old grandmother
Recent violence is igniting debate about a potential split of the Buckhead neighborhoods from the city of Atlanta.
Recent violence is igniting debate about a potential split of the Buckhead neighborhoods from the city of Atlanta.
U.S. senator finds rampant sexual abuse of women in prisons from California to NY
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said that his investigation into the federal prison system demonstrates that the BOP is "failing systemically to prevent, detect, and address sexual abuse of prisoners by its own employees."
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said that his investigation into the federal prison system demonstrates that the BOP is "failing systemically to prevent, detect, and address sexual abuse of prisoners by its own employees."
Georgia secretary of state calls for end of general election runoffs
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger wants the General Assembly to end Georgia's use of runoffs in the general election, arguing that "no one wants to be dealing with politics in the middle of their family holiday."
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger wants the General Assembly to end Georgia's use of runoffs in the general election, arguing that "no one wants to be dealing with politics in the middle of their family holiday."