Georgia 2022 legislative preview: Buckhead, mental health on 2022 agenda
Gun rights, school instruction and tax cuts are expected to be big issues during the 2022 Georgia legislative session that starts Monday.
Gun rights, school instruction and tax cuts are expected to be big issues during the 2022 Georgia legislative session that starts Monday.
Georgia gov proposes $5,000 raise for state agency employees
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday announced a proposal to give a $5,000 annual pay raise to state agency employees as lawmakers survey what’s likely to be a prosperous state revenue picture.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday announced a proposal to give a $5,000 annual pay raise to state agency employees as lawmakers survey what’s likely to be a prosperous state revenue picture.
New lawsuit challenges 3 Georgia congressional district maps
Voting rights groups and individual voters on Friday filed a federal lawsuit that says the new map for three Georgia congressional districts violate the Constitution and weaken the power of voters of color.
Voting rights groups and individual voters on Friday filed a federal lawsuit that says the new map for three Georgia congressional districts violate the Constitution and weaken the power of voters of color.
South Fulton City Council passes resolution expressing disapproval over calls for resignations
South Fulton’s city council is putting the new mayor on notice.
South Fulton’s city council is putting the new mayor on notice.
Georgia GOP clash: Perdue files lawsuit against law allowing Kemp to raise unlimited funds
A new Georgia law allows Kemp, but not his challengers, to set up a leadership committee that can raise unlimited funds.
A new Georgia law allows Kemp, but not his challengers, to set up a leadership committee that can raise unlimited funds.
Republicans seek to spotlight politics of schools in Georgia
Social conservatives are looking to push education policy to the forefront when Georgia lawmakers begin meeting Monday, driven by a national tumult over the pandemic and race.
Social conservatives are looking to push education policy to the forefront when Georgia lawmakers begin meeting Monday, driven by a national tumult over the pandemic and race.
Swift reaction to Kemp's backing 'Constitutional Carry' legislation
Reaction to Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal for Georgia to become the next “Constitutional Carry” state was swift, especially from the left.
Reaction to Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal for Georgia to become the next “Constitutional Carry” state was swift, especially from the left.
Biden, Harris to visit Atlanta Tuesday to discuss right to vote legislation
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote.
Warrant against former aide to now-Mayor Andre Dickens filed 15 months prior to arrest
An aide to then-Councilman Andre Dickens may have been caught completely by surprise when airport police went onto a plane to take him off.
An aide to then-Councilman Andre Dickens may have been caught completely by surprise when airport police went onto a plane to take him off.
Senate passes unanimous resolution honoring late Sen. Johnny Isakson
The late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson was honored on the Senate floor on Wednesday, the day before a planned memorial in Atlanta.
The late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson was honored on the Senate floor on Wednesday, the day before a planned memorial in Atlanta.
Gov. Kemp backs 'Constitutional Carry' legislation
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will push for a new state law that would do away with the need for a license to carry a handgun in public
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will push for a new state law that would do away with the need for a license to carry a handgun in public
Push to establish Buckhead public safety task force
There is no time to waste for Mary Norwood. If the name sounds familiar it is because she is the longtime political leader who ran and won a Buckhead council seat.
There is no time to waste for Mary Norwood. If the name sounds familiar it is because she is the longtime political leader who ran and won a Buckhead council seat.
Andre Dickens sworn in as Atlanta's 61st mayor
Former City Councilman Andre Dickens will be sworn into office at Atlanta's 61st mayor Monday afternoon at Georgia Tech.
Former City Councilman Andre Dickens will be sworn into office at Atlanta's 61st mayor Monday afternoon at Georgia Tech.
Kemp signs into law Georgia district maps, 3 lawsuits follow
Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed new maps for Georgia’s congressional delegation, state Senate and state House into law, resulting in three immediate lawsuits challenging the maps, even as candidates gear up to run under the new lines.
Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed new maps for Georgia’s congressional delegation, state Senate and state House into law, resulting in three immediate lawsuits challenging the maps, even as candidates gear up to run under the new lines.
Notable Georgia laws going into effect in 2022
Income tax breaks for many Georgians, new requirements for physicians to be trained about avoiding sexual assault, and pay raises for some judges. Here’s a look at some new laws and provisions that begin Jan. 1, 2022.
Income tax breaks for many Georgians, new requirements for physicians to be trained about avoiding sexual assault, and pay raises for some judges. Here’s a look at some new laws and provisions that begin Jan. 1, 2022.
Partisan sparring follows rejection of Georgia Medicaid plan
The Biden administration’s decision to revoke approval of Georgia’s plan to require Medicaid recipients to meet a work requirement was jeered by top Republicans in the state but welcomed by Democrats as an opportunity for a bigger expansion of the health care program.
The Biden administration’s decision to revoke approval of Georgia’s plan to require Medicaid recipients to meet a work requirement was jeered by top Republicans in the state but welcomed by Democrats as an opportunity for a bigger expansion of the health care program.
Memorial service for late Sen. Johnny Isakson planned for January
The family of former US Senator Johnny Isakson said Thursday they plan to hold a memorial service for the long-time Georgia public servant after the first of the year.
The family of former US Senator Johnny Isakson said Thursday they plan to hold a memorial service for the long-time Georgia public servant after the first of the year.
Georgia election workers file suit against former NYC mayor, news channel
Two Georgia election workers filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing a right-wing cable news channel and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani of defaming them by falsely claiming they engaged in ballot fraud during the 2020 election.
Two Georgia election workers filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing a right-wing cable news channel and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani of defaming them by falsely claiming they engaged in ballot fraud during the 2020 election.
Judge rejects charge against Georgia lawmaker in hit-and-run
A judge dismissed a charge Tuesday against a Georgia state lawmaker, saying his failure to call 911 when a friend called him about a fatal wreck is not a crime.
A judge dismissed a charge Tuesday against a Georgia state lawmaker, saying his failure to call 911 when a friend called him about a fatal wreck is not a crime.
Gov. Brian Kemp backs Juneteenth as Georgia state holiday
Gov. Brian Kemp is supporting a plan to add Juneteenth as a mandatory 13th holiday for Georgia state employees.
Gov. Brian Kemp is supporting a plan to add Juneteenth as a mandatory 13th holiday for Georgia state employees.