Abortions in Georgia: 'Heartbeat' law can go into effect, court opinion says
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
Georgia’s ban on water for voters challenged in court
Voting rights groups asked a judge on Monday to block a provision of a new Georgia law that is not necessarily the most consequential, but one that has certainly attracted the most outrage: a ban on handing out food and water to voters waiting in line.
Voting rights groups asked a judge on Monday to block a provision of a new Georgia law that is not necessarily the most consequential, but one that has certainly attracted the most outrage: a ban on handing out food and water to voters waiting in line.
New Georgia Supreme Court chief justice sworn in
Michael Boggs, who had been the court’s presiding justice, was sworn in Monday as chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. He replaces David Nahmias, who announced in February that he was stepping down from the court.
Michael Boggs, who had been the court’s presiding justice, was sworn in Monday as chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. He replaces David Nahmias, who announced in February that he was stepping down from the court.
South Fulton mayor sues councilmembers, city attorney
Monday, Mayor Khalid Kamau announced he is filing a lawsuit based on what he calls violations of the Open Records Act and details about investigations he said the public is entitled to know.
Monday, Mayor Khalid Kamau announced he is filing a lawsuit based on what he calls violations of the Open Records Act and details about investigations he said the public is entitled to know.
Georgia abortion law challenge now focused on ‘personhood’
Attorneys for groups challenging argued a provision that grants “personhood” to a fetus should remain blocked. The personhood provision gives a fetus the same legal rights as people have after birth.
Attorneys for groups challenging argued a provision that grants “personhood” to a fetus should remain blocked. The personhood provision gives a fetus the same legal rights as people have after birth.
Kemp leads Abrams in Georgia governor's race as Walker trails Warnock for Senate: Poll
A new polls shows Gov. Brian Kemp maintaining his lead over Stacey Abrams while Sen. Raphael Warnock is narrowly ahead of Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
A new polls shows Gov. Brian Kemp maintaining his lead over Stacey Abrams while Sen. Raphael Warnock is narrowly ahead of Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
Trump election probe: Grand jury explores Trump's phone call to Georgia House Speaker
Speaker of the House David Ralston slated to testify before a special grand jury investigating whether former president Donald Trump and others interfered with the 2020 election campaign continues this week in Fulton County.
Speaker of the House David Ralston slated to testify before a special grand jury investigating whether former president Donald Trump and others interfered with the 2020 election campaign continues this week in Fulton County.
Warnock collects $17.2M, Walker $6.2M in Georgia Senate race
Republican Herschel Walker’s $6.2 million in fundraising looked impressive when unveiled Wednesday, until Democrat Raphael Warnock rolled out his $17.2 million total a half-hour later.
Republican Herschel Walker’s $6.2 million in fundraising looked impressive when unveiled Wednesday, until Democrat Raphael Warnock rolled out his $17.2 million total a half-hour later.
Fulton County grand jury resumes investigation into possible Trump election tampering
The special Fulton County grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally meddled in the state’s 2020 election resumed its investigation Tuesday.
The special Fulton County grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally meddled in the state’s 2020 election resumed its investigation Tuesday.
Former Georgia governor candidate Kandiss Taylor says her home was swatted
Former Georgia Republican candidate Kandiss Taylor says she and her family were victims of a swatting call that led to police pointing rifles at her home. “I don't care what political party you are - this is evil. This is not ok."
Former Georgia Republican candidate Kandiss Taylor says she and her family were victims of a swatting call that led to police pointing rifles at her home. “I don't care what political party you are - this is evil. This is not ok."
Herschel Walker's head-scratching answer on Green New Deal, China's 'bad air' draws criticism
'When China gets our good air, their bad air got to move." Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker became a trending topic on Twitter for his argument about climate legislation like the Green New Deal.
'When China gets our good air, their bad air got to move." Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker became a trending topic on Twitter for his argument about climate legislation like the Green New Deal.
Georgia’s Abrams tries to one-up Kemp in call for payments
Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams is calling for another round of payments to Georgia taxpayers, suggesting incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp should use federal COVID-19 relief money to act now.
Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams is calling for another round of payments to Georgia taxpayers, suggesting incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp should use federal COVID-19 relief money to act now.
Jordan outraises incumbent Carr in Georgia attorney general race
Democratic challenger for attorney general Jen Jordan outraised Republican incumbent Chris Carr. Also, Democratic secretary of state challenger Bee Nguyen outraised Republican incumbent Brad Raffensperger in part because she had a runoff and Raffensperger did not.
Democratic challenger for attorney general Jen Jordan outraised Republican incumbent Chris Carr. Also, Democratic secretary of state challenger Bee Nguyen outraised Republican incumbent Brad Raffensperger in part because she had a runoff and Raffensperger did not.
Georgia opens investigation into whether Dems violated state electioneering law
An election integrity a new Democrat Party campaign office is bending the rules "at the very least"
An election integrity a new Democrat Party campaign office is bending the rules "at the very least"
Judge denies Lt. Gov. Duncan, former lawmaker's attempt to avoid testifying on Trump grand jury probe
A judge has denied Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and a former state lawmaker's attempt to stop from testifying in the county's investigation into whether former President Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
A judge has denied Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and a former state lawmaker's attempt to stop from testifying in the county's investigation into whether former President Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
Gov. Kemp raises $3.8M for reelection bid against Abrams
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's main campaign committee has raised $3.8 million in May and June for his reelection campaign against Democrat Stacey Abrams.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's main campaign committee has raised $3.8 million in May and June for his reelection campaign against Democrat Stacey Abrams.
Settlement agreement in unemployment lawsuit in doubt, lawmakers call for action from GDOL
Members of the House Democratic Caucus called on the Georgia Department of Labor to resolve any outstanding unemployment claims.
Members of the House Democratic Caucus called on the Georgia Department of Labor to resolve any outstanding unemployment claims.
These Georgia laws go into effect on July 1
Starting Friday, dozens of new laws will take effect in Georgia. The laws cover a range of topics from a ban on teaching 'divisive concepts' in schools to requiring recess in schools, to making tougher fines for street racers.
Starting Friday, dozens of new laws will take effect in Georgia. The laws cover a range of topics from a ban on teaching 'divisive concepts' in schools to requiring recess in schools, to making tougher fines for street racers.
Georgia showdowns: Warnock leading Walker by 10 points, Kemp and Abrams tied, according to new poll
A new poll shows that Sen. Raphael Warnock is leading Republican challenger Herschel Walker by double digits in the crucial Senate showdown and the race for Georgia's governor is a dead heat between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams.
A new poll shows that Sen. Raphael Warnock is leading Republican challenger Herschel Walker by double digits in the crucial Senate showdown and the race for Georgia's governor is a dead heat between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams.
Georgia Supreme Court disbars Rockdale County lawyer, Commissioner Sherri Washington
The Georgia Supreme court has disbarred Rockdale County Commissioner Sherri Washington. The Court found Washington knowingly violated her duties to three different clients which resulted in serious or potentially serious harm to all three.
The Georgia Supreme court has disbarred Rockdale County Commissioner Sherri Washington. The Court found Washington knowingly violated her duties to three different clients which resulted in serious or potentially serious harm to all three.