Georgia state tax revenue bonanza continues through January
Georgia’s general fund collected $17.8 billion through Jan. 31. That’s $2.7 billion, or 18%, ahead of last year’s pace.
Georgia’s general fund collected $17.8 billion through Jan. 31. That’s $2.7 billion, or 18%, ahead of last year’s pace.
Georgia lawmaker wants those who shoot at police charged with attempted murder
State Rep. Rick Williams, R-Milledgeville, has filed legislation so that anyone who shoots a police officer would be charged with attempted murder.
State Rep. Rick Williams, R-Milledgeville, has filed legislation so that anyone who shoots a police officer would be charged with attempted murder.
Former President Trump's comments prompt new security measures for Fulton DA
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said she is taking steps to make sure her office and employees are safe in the wake of comments about her by former President Donald Trump.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said she is taking steps to make sure her office and employees are safe in the wake of comments about her by former President Donald Trump.
Gwinnett, Cobb redistricting fights take over state Capitol
Every 10 years, lawmakers must approve new district maps based on U.S. Census data.
Every 10 years, lawmakers must approve new district maps based on U.S. Census data.
After meeting with Trump, Georgia’s Vernon Jones likely to exit GOP gubernatorial primary
Vernon Jones is weighing his options on dropping out of Georgia's GOP gubernatorial primary and running for another office after meeting with former President Donald Trump, sources tell Fox News.
Vernon Jones is weighing his options on dropping out of Georgia's GOP gubernatorial primary and running for another office after meeting with former President Donald Trump, sources tell Fox News.
Georgia Senate approves bill making Gwinnett school board elections non-partisan
Members of the Georgia State Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would change Gwinnett County Board of Education elections from partisan to non-partisan. Democrats, however, argued that the move was because the board recently became majority-Democrat after years of Republican control.
Members of the Georgia State Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would change Gwinnett County Board of Education elections from partisan to non-partisan. Democrats, however, argued that the move was because the board recently became majority-Democrat after years of Republican control.
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams raised $9.25 million in governor bid
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday that her campaign for governor raised more than $9.25 million from more than 100,000 separate donors since she announced her candidacy on Dec. 1.
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday that her campaign for governor raised more than $9.25 million from more than 100,000 separate donors since she announced her candidacy on Dec. 1.
Constitutional carry bill approved by Georgia Senate committee
A Georgia Senate committee has approved a bill that would allow gun owners to carry their firearms in public without a permit.
A Georgia Senate committee has approved a bill that would allow gun owners to carry their firearms in public without a permit.
Georgia’s Kemp raises $7.4M in 7 months of reelection bid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday that his main campaign committee raised more than $7.4 million in the seven months ending Jan. 31, giving him $12.7 million in cash as the Republican seeks reelection this year.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday that his main campaign committee raised more than $7.4 million in the seven months ending Jan. 31, giving him $12.7 million in cash as the Republican seeks reelection this year.
Trump gives gubernatorial candidate David Perdue his 'complete and total endorsement' in recent campaign ad
The 30-second ad describes David Perdue as an “America-first conservative outsider" and goes on to call Perdue the only gubernatorial candidate endorsed by the former president.
The 30-second ad describes David Perdue as an “America-first conservative outsider" and goes on to call Perdue the only gubernatorial candidate endorsed by the former president.
Georgia House panel advances broad school voucher plan
Supporters of expanding school vouchers in Georgia are renewing their push to expand options, including a measure that could give $6,000 a year to almost anyone as long as their child attended public school for a short time.
Supporters of expanding school vouchers in Georgia are renewing their push to expand options, including a measure that could give $6,000 a year to almost anyone as long as their child attended public school for a short time.
Georgia Senate approves bill inspired by senator's family health journey
The "Giving the Gift of Life Act" has three parts which protect living donors from losing or being denied life insurance, raises the tax credit to $25,000 and provides a tax credit for businesses to assist their employees with organ donation.
The "Giving the Gift of Life Act" has three parts which protect living donors from losing or being denied life insurance, raises the tax credit to $25,000 and provides a tax credit for businesses to assist their employees with organ donation.
Lawmaker wants to make it legal to use phone while at red light
Lawmakers wants to make it legal to use phone while at red light
Lawmakers wants to make it legal to use phone while at red light
Racism a public health crisis, Georgia lawmakers says; re-introduces legislation to end disparities
House Resolution 78 aims to declare racism a public health crisis in Georgia. Sponsors of the legislation believe that structural racism manifests in differential access by race to opportunities and resources within the country's medical and public health systems;
House Resolution 78 aims to declare racism a public health crisis in Georgia. Sponsors of the legislation believe that structural racism manifests in differential access by race to opportunities and resources within the country's medical and public health systems;
Judge hears arguments in challenge to new campaign funds law
Lawyers for Georgia gubernatorial candidate David Perdue and Gov. Brian Kemp sparred in court Monday over a new state law that allows certain top elected officials to create “leadership committees” that can raise campaign funds without limits, even when the legislature is in session.
Lawyers for Georgia gubernatorial candidate David Perdue and Gov. Brian Kemp sparred in court Monday over a new state law that allows certain top elected officials to create “leadership committees” that can raise campaign funds without limits, even when the legislature is in session.
Gov. Kemp visits Forsyth school amid book controversy
Gov. Brian Kemp held an education roundtable at a Forsyth County high school just days after the system removed several books from library shelves.
Gov. Brian Kemp held an education roundtable at a Forsyth County high school just days after the system removed several books from library shelves.
U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker supports school choice in op-ed
U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker shared his views on school choice, which he said was formed by childhood experiences.
U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker shared his views on school choice, which he said was formed by childhood experiences.
Judge to decide if report on voting machines can be public
Georgia’s secretary of state on Thursday called on a voting technology expert to ask a judge to release a report detailing alleged security vulnerabilities in the voting machines used by the state — something the expert had already done.
Georgia’s secretary of state on Thursday called on a voting technology expert to ask a judge to release a report detailing alleged security vulnerabilities in the voting machines used by the state — something the expert had already done.
GOP seeks to strip party labels from Gwinnett school board
Republicans are advancing a bill to take the Democratic and Republican labels off candidates in Georgia’s largest school district and have them run in nonpartisan races.
Republicans are advancing a bill to take the Democratic and Republican labels off candidates in Georgia’s largest school district and have them run in nonpartisan races.
Georgia House gives nod to proposed new city of East Cobb
One of Atlanta’s most affluent suburban areas is a step closer to becoming its own city, after the Georgia House voted to allow residents in a proposed city of East Cobb to decide whether they want to incorporate.
One of Atlanta’s most affluent suburban areas is a step closer to becoming its own city, after the Georgia House voted to allow residents in a proposed city of East Cobb to decide whether they want to incorporate.