Obama returning to campaign for Warnock before Georgia Senate runoff

Former President Barack Obama will be back in Georgia ahead of the midterm election to campaign for Sen. Raphael Warnock in his close race against Republican challenger Herschel Walker.

Public memorial plans announced for former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston

Public memorial plans were announced for former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, who died Wednesday after signaling he was dealing with a “health challenge."

Georgia abortion providers resume procedures, remain wary after court strikes down ban

Abortion providers in Georgia resumed performing the procedure beyond six weeks of pregnancy this week but say they're being cautious after a judge threw out the state’s abortion ban.

Speaker David Ralston to lie in state in Georgia State Capitol Rotunda

Georgia House SpeakerDavid Ralston will be the 36th Georgian to receive the honor of lying in state in the Georgia State Capitol Rotunda.

Georgia runoff election: Warnock campaign sues to allow early voting

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and some of his democratic allies filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to allow early voting on the Saturday before Georgia's runoff election. That announcement did not go without opposition.

Republicans choose Jon Burns as next Georgia House speaker

State Rep. Jon Burns is likely to be the next speaker of the Georgia House, signaling continuity with the 13-year reign of outgoing speaker David Ralston after Republicans nominated Burns in a secret vote Monday.

Control of the U.S. Senate: What are we waiting for?

The balance of power in the U.S. Senate is less certain after the Democrats' surprisingly strong showing in nearly every state not named Florida. Here's where things stand in the few close states.

Georgia Republicans keep control of state house and senate

Republicans retained their majorities in Georgia’s legislature and were seeking to maintain their lock on statewide offices as votes continued being counted Wednesday.

Trump-backed Burt Jones wins race for Georgia Lieutenant Governor

Georgia state Sen. Burt Jones, one of the first political candidates in Georgia endorsed by former president Donald Trump, won the race for Georgia's Lieutenant Governor office.

Atlanta voters approve extending Sunday alcohol sales hours

A large majority of Atlanta voters approved extending alcohol sales to Sunday mornings - allowing boozy brunch to start at 11 a.m. in the city.