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Republican Chris Carr raises $1.25M more for 2026 Georgia governor bid

Republican Chris Carr raises $1.25M more for 2026 Georgia governor bid

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has raised another $1.25 million in his bid to be the Peach State's next governor.

July 8, 2025 6:41am EDT
Dr. Dean Burke appointed as new commissioner of Georgia's Department of Community Health

Dr. Dean Burke appointed as new commissioner of Georgia's Department of Community Health

Dr. Dean Burke will become the next commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Community Health.

July 7, 2025 7:37pm EDT
Marjorie Taylor Greene proposing weather modification ban after Texas flooding

Marjorie Taylor Greene proposing weather modification ban after Texas flooding

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced over the weekend that she plans to introduce federal legislation to ban weather modification and geoengineering practices.

July 7, 2025 1:29pm EDT
Georgia's annual audit of state voter rolls now underway

Georgia's annual audit of state voter rolls now underway

Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger announced a multiphase audit of Georgia’s voter rolls will occur throughout July, August and September 2025.

July 3, 2025 4:58pm EDT
Georgia Power base rates stay the same for 3 years

Georgia Power base rates stay the same for 3 years

Tuesday's vote was a formality, after the PSC and Georgia Power reached a deal in May to keep the rate the same through 2028.

July 1, 2025 10:47pm EDT
New laws in Georgia coming under fire by transgender rights groups

New laws in Georgia coming under fire by transgender rights groups

A wave of new laws is now in effect across Georgia, impacting schools, public safety, and your wallet.

July 1, 2025 8:33pm EDT
Georgia politicians react to vote on Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Georgia politicians react to vote on Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Georgia senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock voted Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislative proposal known as the "One Big, Beautiful Bill."

July 1, 2025 3:26pm EDT
Fulton County Commissioners Barrett, Arrington bids to unseat Chairman Robb Pitts

Fulton County Commissioners Barrett, Arrington bids to unseat Chairman Robb Pitts

District 3 Commissioner Dana Barrett and District 5 Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. are challenging longtime Commission Chairman Robb Pitts.

June 27, 2025 5:00pm EDT
Greene urges Trump to avoid war, supports Israel-Iran ceasefire

Greene urges Trump to avoid war, supports Israel-Iran ceasefire

With that ceasefire in place, Greene said she's thankful for Trump's leadership.

June 24, 2025 11:13pm EDT
Georgia lawmakers, politicians respond to U.S. bombing Iran

Georgia lawmakers, politicians respond to U.S. bombing Iran

Lawmakers across Georgia responded after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. bombed 3 nuclear sites in Iran.

June 22, 2025 12:12pm EDT
1 Public Service Commission primary headed to a runoff

1 Public Service Commission primary headed to a runoff

Former Atlanta City Council member Keisha Waites is headed to a runoff against Peter Hubbard. The runoff election is July 15.

June 17, 2025 10:26pm EDT
Georgia airports to receive $14M boost for infrastructure upgrades

Georgia airports to receive $14M boost for infrastructure upgrades

Over $14 million in federal funding is allocated to Georgia airports for infrastructure improvements.

June 17, 2025 7:39pm EDT
Georgia man accused of threatening sexual violence on Sen. Ted Cruz

Georgia man accused of threatening sexual violence on Sen. Ted Cruz

Robert Davis Forney, a 25-year-old, was arraigned in federal court on charges of threatening U.S. senators, including Sen. Ted Cruz, with sexual violence.

June 16, 2025 5:45pm EDT
89-year-old celebrates birthday at ‘No Kings’ protest in Midtown Atlanta

89-year-old celebrates birthday at ‘No Kings’ protest in Midtown Atlanta

Mary Frances, celebrating her 89th birthday, emphasized the importance of democracy and civil rights, expressing concern over perceived regressions in American governance.

June 14, 2025 10:32pm EDT
PHOTOS: 'No Kings' protests on June 14, 2025 in metro Atlanta, North Georgia

PHOTOS: 'No Kings' protests on June 14, 2025 in metro Atlanta, North Georgia

Metro Atlanta and numerous towns in the state of Georgia joined cities, towns and communities across the nation on June 14 for a day of protests and demonstrations.

June 14, 2025 8:41pm EDT
Georgia Supreme Court to hear Fani Willis subpoena dispute

Georgia Supreme Court to hear Fani Willis subpoena dispute

The Georgia Supreme Court has agreed to hear Fulton DA Fani Willis’s appeal over whether a state Senate committee can legally subpoena her and her office for testimony and records.

June 13, 2025 7:33am EDT
Gov. Kemp, AG Carr urge calm ahead of 'No Kings' protests in Georgia Saturday

Gov. Kemp, AG Carr urge calm ahead of 'No Kings' protests in Georgia Saturday

Gov. Brian Kemp warned that while peaceful protests are protected, any violence against law enforcement during Saturday's "No Kings" rallies will bring "quick and heavy accountability."

June 13, 2025 6:46am EDT
Fired College Park city manager claims wrongful termination, seeks reinstatement

Fired College Park city manager claims wrongful termination, seeks reinstatement

The fired city manager of College Park says his termination was wrong and should be reversed.

June 10, 2025 7:21pm EDT
Sen. Warnock worried FEMA unprepared for hurricane season

Sen. Warnock worried FEMA unprepared for hurricane season

Warnock wrote a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and asked how budget cuts affect FEMA’s ability to respond to hurricanes and how DHS will keep the budget cuts from making Georgians less safe.

June 10, 2025 10:49am EDT
Georgia Supreme Court partially invalidates state election rules

Georgia Supreme Court partially invalidates state election rules

Georgia Supreme Court strikes down four state election rules, citing overreach by the State Election Board.

June 10, 2025 9:44am EDT
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