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."
U.S. postage stamp to honor John Lewis, civil rights icon
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled the design of a postage stamp that honors the late congressman and civil rights giant John Lewis.
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled the design of a postage stamp that honors the late congressman and civil rights giant John Lewis.
Court of appeals set to review Georgia's medical marijuana bid process
After two years, there is finally progress in the marijuana medicine front in Georgia.
After two years, there is finally progress in the marijuana medicine front in Georgia.
These new Georgia laws take effect in January 2023
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed some legislation in 2022 that won’t go into effect until January 1, 2023. Most Georgia laws took effect on July 1, but General Assembly delayed the effective dates of some laws or provisions until Jan. 1.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed some legislation in 2022 that won’t go into effect until January 1, 2023. Most Georgia laws took effect on July 1, but General Assembly delayed the effective dates of some laws or provisions until Jan. 1.
Warnock's Senate win solidifies Georgia as a '24 battleground state
With Sen. Raphael Warnock's victory over Herschel Walker, Georgia Democrats are embracing — and Republicans are reluctantly accepting — the state’s transition from GOP stronghold to a premier battleground state.
With Sen. Raphael Warnock's victory over Herschel Walker, Georgia Democrats are embracing — and Republicans are reluctantly accepting — the state’s transition from GOP stronghold to a premier battleground state.
Georgia lawmakers want to ban TikTok app
State Sen. Jason Anavitarte announced plans to sponsor legislation banning TikTok completely.
State Sen. Jason Anavitarte announced plans to sponsor legislation banning TikTok completely.
Warnock claims victory in Senate runoff race
Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend.
Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend.
Fulton County extends voting hours at NW Atlanta precinct
Voters who come to Scott Elementary School in Fulton County will have 20 extra minutes to vote due to a short closure earlier on Tuesday.
Voters who come to Scott Elementary School in Fulton County will have 20 extra minutes to vote due to a short closure earlier on Tuesday.
Police arrest woman making terroristic threats against Athens Democratic office
A staff member reported 35-year-old Jessica Higginbotham of Elberton for sending a text message threatening to blow up the office.
A staff member reported 35-year-old Jessica Higginbotham of Elberton for sending a text message threatening to blow up the office.
Man at center of politically charged and deadly hit-and-run appears in court
Man at the center of a deadly hit-and-run case appears in court. Ryan Dover called State Representative Trey Kelley instead of 911 after the deadly accident. Case moving forward.
Man at the center of a deadly hit-and-run case appears in court. Ryan Dover called State Representative Trey Kelley instead of 911 after the deadly accident. Case moving forward.
Warnock leads Walker in final InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 poll heading into runoff
The latest InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 survey shows U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) with a three percent lead over Republican challenger Herschel Walker heading into the runoff election.
The latest InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 survey shows U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) with a three percent lead over Republican challenger Herschel Walker heading into the runoff election.
Warnock shows up on Walker’s old stomping ground as both candidates work to get out the vote
As Warnock campaigned with fellow Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff in Athens, Walker appeared with Republican Sens. Tim Scott in Loganville.
As Warnock campaigned with fellow Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff in Athens, Walker appeared with Republican Sens. Tim Scott in Loganville.
Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan says he did not vote for Herschel Walker
Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said this week that he did not vote for GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker in the runoff election against incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga.
Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said this week that he did not vote for GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker in the runoff election against incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga.
To boost Georgia’s Warnock, Biden goes to ... Massachusetts
President Joe Biden hit the phones with fellow Democrats Friday for Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock’s runoff election. He fetched hot coffee for volunteers, too, and thanked them for their work. But this busy phone bank was nowhere near Georgia.
President Joe Biden hit the phones with fellow Democrats Friday for Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock’s runoff election. He fetched hot coffee for volunteers, too, and thanked them for their work. But this busy phone bank was nowhere near Georgia.
Obama campaigns with Warnock in Atlanta as Graham rallies with Walker in Woodstock
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Republican challenger Herschel Walker featured high profile political figures at competing rallies Thursday night in North Georgia.
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Republican challenger Herschel Walker featured high profile political figures at competing rallies Thursday night in North Georgia.
Early turnout in Georga runoff election has Democrats optimistic, Republicans expect election day surge
The long lines at the polls during the early voting period in Georgia's U.S. Senate race are a welcome sight for Democrats, who traditionally vote heavily during the early voting period.
The long lines at the polls during the early voting period in Georgia's U.S. Senate race are a welcome sight for Democrats, who traditionally vote heavily during the early voting period.
Herschel Walker, facing new controversy, insists, 'I'm a resident of Georgia'
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker pushed back against questions about his Georgia residency, saying "anyone in Georgia would know Herschel Walker is more Georgia than Raphael Warnock."
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker pushed back against questions about his Georgia residency, saying "anyone in Georgia would know Herschel Walker is more Georgia than Raphael Warnock."
Obama heading to Georgia as Warnock pushes for early voting advantage
More than 1 million Georgians haves already cast their votes in the Senate runoff, and now Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock is hoping to boost his apparent head start with a visit from former President Barack Obama.
More than 1 million Georgians haves already cast their votes in the Senate runoff, and now Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock is hoping to boost his apparent head start with a visit from former President Barack Obama.
Sheree Ralston, late Georgia house speaker's widow, enters race to fill seat
Sheree Ralston announced Wednesday that she was running for election in the 7th House District, which covers Fannin and Gilmer counties and part of Dawson County. Gov. Brian Kemp called a special election on Jan. 3 to fill the seat.
Sheree Ralston announced Wednesday that she was running for election in the 7th House District, which covers Fannin and Gilmer counties and part of Dawson County. Gov. Brian Kemp called a special election on Jan. 3 to fill the seat.
Poll: Walker, Warnock deadlocked in Georgia Senate runoff election
A new poll says the runoff race between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker is a deadlocked tie as a record number of Georgians head to the polls for early voting.
A new poll says the runoff race between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker is a deadlocked tie as a record number of Georgians head to the polls for early voting.