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.
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.