Debate begins over bill to ban absentee ballot drop boxes in Georgia
A leading Georgia legislator has put forth a bill banning absentee ballot drop boxes in the state. Democrats are against the bill and say it perpetuates the 'Big Lie' that the 2020 election was stolen.
A leading Georgia legislator has put forth a bill banning absentee ballot drop boxes in the state. Democrats are against the bill and say it perpetuates the 'Big Lie' that the 2020 election was stolen.
New Georgia Freedom Caucus seeks right turn in state policy
A group of Georgia Republican lawmakers announced the launch Tuesday of a Freedom Caucus in the state’s General Assembly, vowing to move outcomes to the political right even as the majority GOP-legislature girds for an election-year session that could be dominated by appeals to Republican primary voters.
A group of Georgia Republican lawmakers announced the launch Tuesday of a Freedom Caucus in the state’s General Assembly, vowing to move outcomes to the political right even as the majority GOP-legislature girds for an election-year session that could be dominated by appeals to Republican primary voters.
Legislator introduces bill to eliminate ballot drop boxes in Georgia
Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller. R-Gainesville, introduced Senate Bill 325, which would ban the use of ballot drop boxes in Georgia.
Senate President Pro Tempore Butch Miller. R-Gainesville, introduced Senate Bill 325, which would ban the use of ballot drop boxes in Georgia.
‘Put up or shut up’: Fulton County chairman tells Perdue about new election lawsuit
Days after announcing his candidacy for governor, Republican David Perdue furthered embraced debunked claims of electoral fraud in Georgia’s 2020 presidential race by joining a lawsuit seeking to prove he and former President Donald Trump were cheated out of election victories.
Days after announcing his candidacy for governor, Republican David Perdue furthered embraced debunked claims of electoral fraud in Georgia’s 2020 presidential race by joining a lawsuit seeking to prove he and former President Donald Trump were cheated out of election victories.
Georgia Senate committee examines non-partisan school board elections
During November special legislative session, State Sen. Clint Dixon filed legislation that would have redrawn district lines and made elections for the Gwinnett County Board of Education non-partisan.
During November special legislative session, State Sen. Clint Dixon filed legislation that would have redrawn district lines and made elections for the Gwinnett County Board of Education non-partisan.
David Perdue announces lawsuit over Georgia's 2020 election, alleges fraud
Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue has joined a lawsuit claiming electoral fraud in Fulton County cheated him and former President Donald Trump out of victories in the 2020 elections.
Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue has joined a lawsuit claiming electoral fraud in Fulton County cheated him and former President Donald Trump out of victories in the 2020 elections.
Community members renew push for the creation of City of Dekalb
There is a renewed push for a part of unincorporated Dekalb County to break off and form its own city.
There is a renewed push for a part of unincorporated Dekalb County to break off and form its own city.
New FOX 5 Poll: Dead Heat between Kemp, Perdue due to Trump endorsement
A new FOX 5 Atlanta/Insider Advantage poll shows former President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the Georgia Governor’s race will have a huge impact on likely voters.
A new FOX 5 Atlanta/Insider Advantage poll shows former President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the Georgia Governor’s race will have a huge impact on likely voters.
New Insurance Commissioner John King vows to change culture at troubled department
The man picked by Governor Brian Kemp to clean up the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is new to the insurance industry, but battle tested on many levels of law enforcement. John King becomes the first Hispanic constitutional statewide officer in Georgia History.
The man picked by Governor Brian Kemp to clean up the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is new to the insurance industry, but battle tested on many levels of law enforcement. John King becomes the first Hispanic constitutional statewide officer in Georgia History.
Former U.S. Senator David Perdue formally announces run for Georgia governor
Former Republican Sen. David Perdue formally announced his campaign for Georgia governor in 2022.
Former Republican Sen. David Perdue formally announced his campaign for Georgia governor in 2022.
Kemp faces big challenges from GOP as Perdue announces bid for governor
The race for Georgia governor is getting more crowded.
The race for Georgia governor is getting more crowded.
Kemp, facing potential Trump-backed primary challenge ahead of Abrams rematch, vows he won't be 'outworked'
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia says he’ll make a clear contrast between himself and likely 2022 Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams as he gears up for a potential titanic rematch with Abrams in next year’s gubernatorial election in the key general election battleground state.
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia says he’ll make a clear contrast between himself and likely 2022 Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams as he gears up for a potential titanic rematch with Abrams in next year’s gubernatorial election in the key general election battleground state.
Stacey Abrams talks governor's race one-on-one
Less than 24 hours after officially announcing she will run for Georgia governor in 2022, Stacey Abrams sat down for an interview about her decision with FOX 5.
Less than 24 hours after officially announcing she will run for Georgia governor in 2022, Stacey Abrams sat down for an interview about her decision with FOX 5.
'Change is often scary': South Fulton's mayor-elect shares his vision for the future
South Fulton Council Member Khalid Kamau was chosen during this week's runoff to be the city's next mayor. He beat out incumbent Mayor Bill Edwards.
South Fulton Council Member Khalid Kamau was chosen during this week's runoff to be the city's next mayor. He beat out incumbent Mayor Bill Edwards.
Buckhead leaders continue push for cityhood after Atlanta mayoral election
Atlanta's new Mayor-elect Andre Dickens has gone on record saying he's against Buckhead splitting off from the city, but leaders of the Buckhead city movement say they will forge ahead with their efforts to put the issue to a vote.
Atlanta's new Mayor-elect Andre Dickens has gone on record saying he's against Buckhead splitting off from the city, but leaders of the Buckhead city movement say they will forge ahead with their efforts to put the issue to a vote.
FOX 5 I-Team not allowed to attend medical marijuana protest pre-hearing
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that trying to keep up with the Georgia Medical marijuana bid protests is no easy task.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that trying to keep up with the Georgia Medical marijuana bid protests is no easy task.
Stacey Abrams says she's running for Georgia governor again
Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday she plans to run again for Georgia governor. Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday she plans to run again for Georgia governor. Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
Who is Atlanta mayor-elect Andre Dickens?
Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens is now Mayor-elect of Atlanta. Here's what you need to know about Atlanta's next mayor.
Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens is now Mayor-elect of Atlanta. Here's what you need to know about Atlanta's next mayor.
'I am humbled': Andre Dickens claims victory in Atlanta mayoral runoff
Atlanta voters decided Tuesday that Andre Dickens would become the city’s next leader.
Atlanta voters decided Tuesday that Andre Dickens would become the city’s next leader.
GOP’s McCormick jumps districts as he seeks US House seat
A Republican who lost a bid for Congress in 2020 in a competitive suburban Atlanta district announced Tuesday that he’s jumping to a new, more Republican congressional district to run for the U.S. House in 2022.
A Republican who lost a bid for Congress in 2020 in a competitive suburban Atlanta district announced Tuesday that he’s jumping to a new, more Republican congressional district to run for the U.S. House in 2022.