Gwinnett lawmaker presses pause on controversial bills
Tuesday state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, announced he would not move forward with two pieces of legislation that would alter the structure of Gwinnett County government during the special session.
Tuesday state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, announced he would not move forward with two pieces of legislation that would alter the structure of Gwinnett County government during the special session.
Former Georgia representative Josh Clark announces bid for US Senate
Josh Clark, an executive for NeoLife North America and former two-term Georgia Representative from Buford, is running as a Republican. Clark is a Gwinnett County native who also launched a real estate firm.
Josh Clark, an executive for NeoLife North America and former two-term Georgia Representative from Buford, is running as a Republican. Clark is a Gwinnett County native who also launched a real estate firm.
Georgia House gives final approval to Senate redistricting map
In a largely party-line vote, members of the Georgia House of Representatives voted Monday to approve a map redividing the state's 56 Senate districts.
In a largely party-line vote, members of the Georgia House of Representatives voted Monday to approve a map redividing the state's 56 Senate districts.
Georgia senator who donated kidney to son crafting legislation to support living organ donors
Georgia Sen. John Albers is trying to make it easier for people to make life-saving organ donations, as he did. Albers introduced the “Giving the Gift of Life Act,” which contains several measures to benefit living organ donors.
Georgia Sen. John Albers is trying to make it easier for people to make life-saving organ donations, as he did. Albers introduced the “Giving the Gift of Life Act,” which contains several measures to benefit living organ donors.
Gwinnett County leaders pushback on proposed commission expansion, redistricting
Gwinnett County leaders push back on a bill introduced in the State House that calls for double the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
Gwinnett County leaders push back on a bill introduced in the State House that calls for double the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
Senate gives final passage to first redistricting map of special session
The first redistricting map of 2021 has officially made its way through the Georgia General Assembly. Friday, the Senate approved legislation 32 to 21 that redraws the lines for House of Representatives districts in Georgia.
The first redistricting map of 2021 has officially made its way through the Georgia General Assembly. Friday, the Senate approved legislation 32 to 21 that redraws the lines for House of Representatives districts in Georgia.
Senate committee approves bill to expand Gwinnett commission
Under the proposed legislation, the commission would grow from four commissioners and a chair to nine commissioners and a chair. The bill would also redraw district lines.
Under the proposed legislation, the commission would grow from four commissioners and a chair to nine commissioners and a chair. The bill would also redraw district lines.
Key Georgia legislator wants to reexamine medical marijuana bids
State legislators express displeasure with ongoing Medical Marijuana bid process. 6 winners have been tentatively selected.
State legislators express displeasure with ongoing Medical Marijuana bid process. 6 winners have been tentatively selected.
Georgia Democrats, Republicans clash over proposed Gwinnett government changes
In a raucous committee meeting Wednesday afternoon, Democrats, Republicans and members of the public clashed over not just a pair of controversial Gwinnett County bills, but also parliamentary procedure.
In a raucous committee meeting Wednesday afternoon, Democrats, Republicans and members of the public clashed over not just a pair of controversial Gwinnett County bills, but also parliamentary procedure.
Georgia Senate approves redistricting map along party lines
Members of the Georgia Senate voted along party lines Tuesday afternoon to approve a new map for their own districts.
Members of the Georgia Senate voted along party lines Tuesday afternoon to approve a new map for their own districts.
Former Georgia senator, Vietnam veteran Max Cleland dies at 79
Max Cleland became a passionate advocate for veterans after he lost both legs and one hand during a rescue mission in the Vietnam War. The former Georgia senator and head of the Veterans Administration died Tuesday at the age of 79
Max Cleland became a passionate advocate for veterans after he lost both legs and one hand during a rescue mission in the Vietnam War. The former Georgia senator and head of the Veterans Administration died Tuesday at the age of 79
Residents push for changes to proposed Georgia House map
Residents from two metro Atlanta communities have raised red flags about a proposed state House map.
Residents from two metro Atlanta communities have raised red flags about a proposed state House map.
Georgia state Senate map debate focuses on voting rights
Democrats and liberal-leaning groups on Thursday attacked a Republican plan to redraw districts for the Georgia state Senate as violating the federal Voting Rights Act by unnecessarily dividing minority populations.
Democrats and liberal-leaning groups on Thursday attacked a Republican plan to redraw districts for the Georgia state Senate as violating the federal Voting Rights Act by unnecessarily dividing minority populations.
Nuclear plant price doubles to $28.5B as other owners balk
The cost of two nuclear reactors being built in Georgia is now $28.5 billion, more than twice the original price tag, and the other owners of Plant Vogtle argue Georgia Power Co. has triggered an agreement requiring Georgia Power to shoulder a larger share of the financial burden.
The cost of two nuclear reactors being built in Georgia is now $28.5 billion, more than twice the original price tag, and the other owners of Plant Vogtle argue Georgia Power Co. has triggered an agreement requiring Georgia Power to shoulder a larger share of the financial burden.
Atlanta City Council’s Felicia Moore, Andre Dickens move to mayoral runoff
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore emerged as the clear leader in the mayor’s race Tuesday, advancing to a Nov. 30 runoff with about 40% of the vote in the nonpartisan race.
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore emerged as the clear leader in the mayor’s race Tuesday, advancing to a Nov. 30 runoff with about 40% of the vote in the nonpartisan race.
2021 Georgia local election results: All races
Results for local races in Georgia for the 2021 election.
Results for local races in Georgia for the 2021 election.
Raffensperger: Trump call to ‘find’ votes in Georgia was a threat
In a new book, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger defends Georgia's handling of the 2020 election and says he believes former President Donald Trump threatened him multiple times during a phone call asking him to "find" more votes.
In a new book, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger defends Georgia's handling of the 2020 election and says he believes former President Donald Trump threatened him multiple times during a phone call asking him to "find" more votes.
Crime center stage as voters head to polls to decide on next Atlanta mayor
Public safety and crime are the topics on voters’ minds as they head out to vote on Election Day on Tuesday.
Public safety and crime are the topics on voters’ minds as they head out to vote on Election Day on Tuesday.
Indicted Bishop given promotions and huge raises at local sheriff's office
Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill has overseen nearly $80,000 in raises during the past three years for a controversial employee - Mitzi Bickers.
Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill has overseen nearly $80,000 in raises during the past three years for a controversial employee - Mitzi Bickers.
GOP revels in Atlanta World Series after All-Star Game move
Atlanta was stripped of baseball’s All-Star Game over the summer, but it has the World Series now. And Republicans are gloating.
Atlanta was stripped of baseball’s All-Star Game over the summer, but it has the World Series now. And Republicans are gloating.