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.
Kemp, Carr file fourth lawsuit against Biden administration over COVID-related mandates as new cases spike
Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr have filed a lawsuit with about two dozen other states aimed at blocking mandates the Biden administration put in place for Head Start. This as COVID-19 cases spike again in the state.
Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr have filed a lawsuit with about two dozen other states aimed at blocking mandates the Biden administration put in place for Head Start. This as COVID-19 cases spike again in the state.
A special relationship: Sen. Johnny Isakson and Rep. John Lewis' mutual respect, friendship
It was a relationship based on respect that crossed political aisles and arguably made Georgia better in the process. The friendship of late Sen. Johnny Isakson and the late Rep. John Lewis.
It was a relationship based on respect that crossed political aisles and arguably made Georgia better in the process. The friendship of late Sen. Johnny Isakson and the late Rep. John Lewis.
Mayor Bottoms reflects on terms as Atlanta mayor, looks to the future during final press conference
As her time in office draws to a close, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms now turns her attention to the 2022 Election and two key state races.
As her time in office draws to a close, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms now turns her attention to the 2022 Election and two key state races.
Stacey Abrams calls on Congress for action on voting rights before 2022 race
Stacey Abrams is calling on Congress to take action on federal voting rules as she launches a second bid to become Georgia’s governor.
Stacey Abrams is calling on Congress to take action on federal voting rules as she launches a second bid to become Georgia’s governor.
Sen. Johnny Isakson: Biden, Kemp, public figures from both sides of aisle react to former senator's death
News of the death of former Sen. Johnny Isakson's death reached eyes and ears across the county on Sunday morning.
News of the death of former Sen. Johnny Isakson's death reached eyes and ears across the county on Sunday morning.
Former Sen. Johnny Isakson dies at 76
Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson died Sunday at the age of 76.
Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson died Sunday at the age of 76.