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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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."

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."

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.

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. 

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.

Georgia lawmakers want to ban TikTok app

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.