Rival: Violent past should bar Herschel Walker from Senate
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black said Thursday that GOP rival Herschel Walker’s history of violence against women should disqualify him from being a U.S. senator, saying that Republicans should discuss Walker’s problems now to avoid fatal Democratic attacks against a flawed candidate in the fall.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black said Thursday that GOP rival Herschel Walker’s history of violence against women should disqualify him from being a U.S. senator, saying that Republicans should discuss Walker’s problems now to avoid fatal Democratic attacks against a flawed candidate in the fall.
Georgia governor allocates COVID relief funds to help courts
Georgia’s governor said Thursday that he plans to use up to $110 million to help the state’s courts recover from a slowdown that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia’s governor said Thursday that he plans to use up to $110 million to help the state’s courts recover from a slowdown that was caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Controversy between Atlanta mayoral candidate and police union
The group representing police officers in Atlanta says one of the candidates for mayor wanted help but wavered on whether a full-throated public endorsement would be helpful.
The group representing police officers in Atlanta says one of the candidates for mayor wanted help but wavered on whether a full-throated public endorsement would be helpful.
Stacey Abrams group donates $1.34M to wipe out medical debts
The political organization led by prominent Democrat Stacey Abrams is branching out into paying off medical debts.
The political organization led by prominent Democrat Stacey Abrams is branching out into paying off medical debts.
McConnell backs ex-football star Walker for Georgia Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday endorsed Herschel Walker for the Senate in Georgia, lending the clout of the highest-ranking elected GOP official in the country to the candidacy of a former football star whose turbulent personal history could create problems for his general election campaign.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday endorsed Herschel Walker for the Senate in Georgia, lending the clout of the highest-ranking elected GOP official in the country to the candidacy of a former football star whose turbulent personal history could create problems for his general election campaign.
Georgia redistricting to diminish rural lawmakers, influence
Some of the 180 seats in Georgia’s state House and the 56 seats in the state Senate are going to get shifted to fast-growing regions around metro Atlanta and Savannah when a special session starts next week to redraw lines. And when the music stops, some lawmakers in south Georgia are going to be left without a chair.
Some of the 180 seats in Georgia’s state House and the 56 seats in the state Senate are going to get shifted to fast-growing regions around metro Atlanta and Savannah when a special session starts next week to redraw lines. And when the music stops, some lawmakers in south Georgia are going to be left without a chair.
Herschel Walker lands pivotal GOP endorsement in 2022 Senate bid in Georgia
One of the leaders of the Republicans in the Senate announced that he will back Herschel Walker in the race to challenge Sen. Raphael Warnock, calling Walker a "fighter, uniter and a proven winner."
One of the leaders of the Republicans in the Senate announced that he will back Herschel Walker in the race to challenge Sen. Raphael Warnock, calling Walker a "fighter, uniter and a proven winner."
Stonecrest City Council discusses proposed conduct, decorum guidelines following mayor's remarks
Stonecrest City Council briefly discussed their proposed conduct and decorum policy Monday evening. The policy will hold city leaders accountable for misconduct within their official capacity.
Stonecrest City Council briefly discussed their proposed conduct and decorum policy Monday evening. The policy will hold city leaders accountable for misconduct within their official capacity.
Gov. Brian Kemp criticizes Major League Baseball over All-Star Game after Braves' NLCS victory
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other Republicans took the Atlanta Braves National League Championship Series victory as an opportunity to dig at Major League Baseball and Democrats.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other Republicans took the Atlanta Braves National League Championship Series victory as an opportunity to dig at Major League Baseball and Democrats.
Judge dismisses ethics charges against former gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine
An administrative law judge has thrown out two state ethics complaints against former Insurance Commissioner and one time candidate for Governor - John Oxendine.
An administrative law judge has thrown out two state ethics complaints against former Insurance Commissioner and one time candidate for Governor - John Oxendine.
GOP's 'short-term sugar high in Donald Trump' won't last, Georgia's Republican lt. gov. predicts
Former President Donald Trump remains extremely popular among Republicans, but Georgia's Lt. Gov Geoff Duncan argues that "Trump fever is going to break."
Former President Donald Trump remains extremely popular among Republicans, but Georgia's Lt. Gov Geoff Duncan argues that "Trump fever is going to break."
Democrats seek 7-7 party split in Georgia congressional map
Georgia Democrats released their preferred version of a congressional map on Thursday — a plan likely going nowhere in the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly.
Georgia Democrats released their preferred version of a congressional map on Thursday — a plan likely going nowhere in the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly.
Georgia lawmaker says debate over Clarence Thomas statue should be non-partisan
Justice Clarence Thomas is a Georgia native who was born in Chatham County. He was sworn into the Supreme Court on October 23, 1991.
Justice Clarence Thomas is a Georgia native who was born in Chatham County. He was sworn into the Supreme Court on October 23, 1991.
Judges, Atlanta Police Chief testify in Senate committee hearing on crime
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant and metro Atlanta area judges testified in front of the Senate Public Safety Committee during a hearing on crime trends in the city of Atlanta.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant and metro Atlanta area judges testified in front of the Senate Public Safety Committee during a hearing on crime trends in the city of Atlanta.
Democrats, Atlanta rabbi call for apology from Herschel Walker
Metro Atlanta Rabbi Joshua Lesser called on Walker to apologize after canceling a campaign event hosted by a woman using a swastika composed of syringes as her Twitter avatar.
Metro Atlanta Rabbi Joshua Lesser called on Walker to apologize after canceling a campaign event hosted by a woman using a swastika composed of syringes as her Twitter avatar.
Kemp orders flags at half-staff to honor Colin Powell
Georgia’s governor has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lower to half-staff through Friday to honor the late Colin Powell.
Georgia’s governor has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lower to half-staff through Friday to honor the late Colin Powell.
Raphael Warnock raises $9M as cash flows in Georgia Senate race
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock raised more than $9 million during the last three months - more than double the fundraising of any of his possible Republican challengers.
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock raised more than $9 million during the last three months - more than double the fundraising of any of his possible Republican challengers.
New post-tenure review policy approved by Georgia Board of Regents met with resistance
There is frustration and disappointment over a new post-tenure review policy approved by the University System of Georgia.
There is frustration and disappointment over a new post-tenure review policy approved by the University System of Georgia.
Herschel Walker calls off fundraiser amid supporter's swastika controversy
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker has decided to cancel a fundraiser rally in Texas after the host appeared to post a photo of a swastika made from outlines of syringes on her Twitter profile Wednesday.
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker has decided to cancel a fundraiser rally in Texas after the host appeared to post a photo of a swastika made from outlines of syringes on her Twitter profile Wednesday.
Jim Beck case: Ex-Georgia insurance commissioner sentenced to prison for fraud
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for 37 counts of tax fraud, money laundering, and more.
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for 37 counts of tax fraud, money laundering, and more.