Kemp signs bills targeting 'divisive concepts' in schools, trans girls playing sports

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a series of education bills that ban schools from teaching "divisive concepts," make it easier for parents to ban books, and sets up new oversight on whether trans girls can play sports.

Jack Link’s to hire 800 at $450M meat snack plant in Georgia

Georgia is welcoming Sasquatch, or at least the Wisconsin-based meat snack company that has adopted the furry creature as a mascot.

Georgia tax cut could hit $2 billion, but maybe not by 2029

A major state income tax cut signed by Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as he seeks reelection could eventually total more than $2 billion, but the reductions may only happen by a 2029 target date if state revenue holds up.

Gov. Kemp tells FOX 5 why he signed GBI elections bill

Gov. Brian Kemp's office announced Wednesday that he signed a bill into law that will give the Georgia Bureau of Investigation the authority to look into election law violations.

Lawsuit claims Georgia medical marijuana licenses clouded by back room deals

A medical marijuana company filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis commission alleging the scoring of medical cannabis bid applications was clouded by "conflicts of interest" and licenses were "bought and sold through closed door politics and back room deals."

Marjorie Taylor Greene texted Trump aide about use of martial law after Jan, 6 riot, report says

In newly released texts to an aide of then-President Donald Trump, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Antifa for the Jan. 6 riots and said that lawmakers were talking about if Trump should declare martial law to "save our Republic."

Gun enforcement at Atlanta airport diminished by state law

The so-called constitutional carry law handcuffs police officers who have been enforcing gun restrictions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Georgia Gang Panelist: Kemp, Perdue should look forward in next debates

Incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp and former U.S. Senator David Perdue squared off in their first debate ahead of the May 24th primary on Sunday.

Brian Kemp, David Perdue battle over elections at Georgia governor debate

The top two Republicans running for governor in Georgia launched the first of three debates Sunday by fighting over who was responsible for 2020 and 2021 Republican election losses.

Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies in legal challenge to her reelection

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she did not remember liking and making various social media posts surrounding the attack on the U.S. Capitol last year and accusing an opposing lawyer of using chopped videos and twisting her words.

Rockdale Commissioner Sherri Washington facing disbarment up against new allegations

Our FOX 5 I-Team told you how a State Bar of Georgia Disciplinary board has recommended Washington be disbarred as a lawyer. Another former client has come forward to say she too is a victim of Commissioner Washington.

Rep. Greene appeals ruling allowing eligibility challenge

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is appealing a federal judge’s ruling allowing a challenge to her eligibility to run for reelection to proceed.

Abrams seeks to end unlimited donations to Georgia’s Kemp

Democrat Stacey Abrams’ campaign asked a federal judge on Wednesday to shut down unlimited contributions to a committee controlled by Republican incumbent Brian Kemp.

Rivian electric car plant blasted by foes at Georgia meeting

Opponents trying to derail a $5 billion, 7,500-job electric truck plant in Georgia dominated a state meeting this week that was meant to gather suggestions on how to design the plant to mitigate any impact on the environment.

Loeffler, Greater Georgia question fairness in APS voter registration events

Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler said her voter registration and engagement group is not being allowed to hold an event at one Atlanta high school, while an organization founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams is.

Judge rules against Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to block reelection challenge

A federal judge has ruled a group of Georgia voters can continue to try to disqualify Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from running for reelection over her role in the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riots.