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.
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.