New Georgia rooftop solar rules on horizon to stop 'bad actors'

Hundreds of Georgians have complained they fell for the false promises of out-of-state solar installers who flooded their social media pages with ads claiming solar would eliminate their traditional power bill.

Former President Jimmy Carter honored by Georgia Senate

On the floor of the Georgia State Senate former President Carter was honored for his life of public service and advocacy for human rights on Tuesday.

City of Mableton voters urge mayor, city council candidates to weigh de-annexation

Just a few months ago, the people of this newer community voted to turn Mableton into its own city. But, almost as soon as the public approved cityhood, a push began to break away from the newly-formed municipality.

Georgia House Speaker unveils mental health reform bill

Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, announced the filing of new legislation Tuesday to add to reforms made last year to Georgia's mental healthcare system.

Jimmy Carter: Visitors flock to Plains, Ga. for Presidents' Day

Visitors from all over made plans to visit former president Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, Ga. for Presidents' Day weekend.

Jimmy Carter: Maranatha Baptist Church holds Sunday school service with special lesson

Members of Jimmy Carter's church congregation came together at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga. for Sunday school service, where he proudly taught a class for decades.

Atlanta City Council debates best way to help homless

This week at the State Capitol and at Atlanta City Hall, politicians debated how to manage the homeless problem.

State lawmaker proposes changes to Georgia runoff threshold

Currently, a candidate must earn 50% plus one additional vote to win outright and avoid a runoff election/

Income tax and gas tax break bills advance in Georgia House

The bills would give Georgia income tax filers another $1 billion in tax refunds and would extend Kemp's decision to waive tax collection on gasoline and diesel fuel for months.

Part of Trump election probe report released; grand jury believes some witnesses lied

After nearly eight months, part of the Fulton County special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his 2020 electoral defeat in Georgia has been released.

Georgia bill: Bar teacher-student discussion about gender

A Georgia senator says he wants to stop teachers from talking to students about gender identity, but admits his bill remains full of unintended consequences and must be redrafted.

Georgia bill would allow state to create homeless camps

Georgia cities and counties could be compelled to enforce bans on public camping or sleeping by homeless people under a bill moving forward in the state Senate.