8,600 students approved for Georgia Promise Scholarship funding
The Promise Scholarship program in Georgia has approved nearly 8,600 students for funding.
Abolish Georgia's income tax? A group of senators is looking into it
A group of Georgia senators is launching an effort to eliminate the state’s income tax, aiming to draft a plan by the end of the year that provides tax relief without jeopardizing essential government services.
GA Insurance Commissioner John King suspends Senate campaign
Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner John King has suspended his Republican campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, citing limited chances of winning the nomination.
Georgia lawmakers studying gaming and school absenteeism
Two Georgia House committees are studying gambling and chronic absenteeism in schools.
Eddie Meredith announces campaign for Atlanta mayor
Pastor and community advocate Eddie Meredith launches his campaign against incumbent Mayor Andre Dickens.
Rep. Mike Collins hints at Senate bid against Ossoff
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins may be getting close to announcing whether he will try to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026.
Ray Mills, self-identified South Fulton native, enters mayoral race
Ray Mills, an entrepreneur and leader of Mills Academy, has entered the race to be the next Mayor of the City of South Fulton.
Judge Benjamin Land appointed to Georgia Supreme Court by Gov. Kemp
Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Judge Benjamin A. Land to the Georgia Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by retired Justice Michael Boggs.
Texas Flooding: Georgia leaders hold prayer service at State Capitol
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns led state lawmakers and Georgia clergy in a prayer service at the State Capitol. More than 100 hundred people are still missing after deadly flooding hit parts of Texas around the Guadalupe River on July 4th.
Peter Hubbard defeats Keisha Waites in Democratic Georgia PSC primary
Peter Hubbard defeated Keisha Waites in the Democratic runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission District 3 and will face Republican incumbent Fitz Johnson in November.
Rep. McBath calls for release of education funds on House floor
Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath took to the House floor Tuesday to call on President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Education to release $7 billion in withheld federal funding for schools.
Greene, Collins mark anniversary of Trump rally shooting, denounce political violence
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasized the need for a bipartisan stance against politically motivated violence.
Atlanta mayor selects Courtney English as interim chief of staff
Mayor Andre Dickens has appointed Courtney English as interim chief of staff, following the resignation of Odie Donald earlier this month.
Georgia Secretary of State calls for return of campaign funds linked to Ponzi scheme
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urges candidates and political committees to return campaign contributions from First Liberty Building & Loan.
Federal funding-freeze could affect Georgia students
The U.S. Department of Education has withheld nearly $7 billion in federal funds meant for public schools. $200 million of that should go to Georgia. Georgia lawmakers said that could hurt students in the state.
Marvin Arrington Jr. announces bid for Fulton County Commission Chair
Marvin Arrington Jr. announced his candidacy for Fulton County Commission Chair, challenging incumbent Robb Pitts and fellow Commissioner Dana Barrett.
Rep. Mike Collins teases Georgia Senate bid
Two-term lawmaker and Trump ally Rep. Mike Collins is eying a bid in the Georgia Senate race to challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Georgia House study committee looking into impacts of smoking
A Georgia House study committee led by Rep. Sharon Cooper is examining the economic and health impacts of smoking across the state.
'Married to Medicine' star Dr. Heavenly Kimes announces campaign in Georgia
Dr. Heavenly Kimes, best known for her role on Bravo’s Married to Medicine, is entering the political arena with a run for the Georgia House of Representatives.
Early voting underway for Georgia's PSC seat, change in Forsyth County
Early voting is now underway in the Democratic primary runoff for Georgia’s Public Service Commission District 3 seat.