Bill could force Atlanta to house Fulton County inmates at city jail

Republicans on a Georgia Senate committee have proposed a solution to the overcrowding problem at the Fulton County Jail, but not everyone in metro Atlanta supports their idea.

Federal Reserve-hosted LGBTQ event looks for new venue due to Trump's DEI order

A Georgia group that advocates for members of the LGBTQ community in business says the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will no longer host its annual Economic Inclusion Summit.

Warnock calls Trump's pick to lead OMB, Russell Vought, 'radical' and 'extreme'

Senate Democrats, led by Raphael Warnock, filibustered to delay the vote on Russell Vought's nomination for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know

Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones pushes to expand child care tax credits in Georgia

The new Georgia bill would create a state income tax credit of up to $250 for every child under age 7 and expand an existing tax credit for child care to give parents up to $300 more per child.

Riley Gaines Act: Georgia House speaker unveils bill restricting trans women in sports

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) unveiled the Riley Gaines Act, a priority bill for the 2025 legislative session, during a news conference at the State Capitol Tuesday.

Apalachee High School students demand action for school safety at State Capitol

In the wake of a deadly school shooting last fall, Apalachee High School students and alumni rallied Tuesday morning at the Georgia State Capitol to demand stricter firearm storage laws and improved school safety measures.

RFK Jr. advances to final Senate vote for HHS secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, is set to find out on Tuesday if he has cleared the first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official when the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination.

50 states, 50 protests against Project 2025, Trump orders planned for Feb. 5

Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders are planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states.

China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.

Book ban investigations ended, including complaints against Forsyth County Schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced it will no longer investigate school book removals, effectively ending its involvement in the nationwide debate over so-called "book bans."

Georgia House speaker to unveil bill restricting trans women in sports

House Speaker John Burns, one of the most influential Georgia lawmakers, will lay out his plan to further restrict transgender athletes from playing in girls' sports on Tuesday.

Fight to ban school zone speed cameras begins in Georgia House

A state lawmaker just declared war on school zone speed cameras, and he says he has quite the army to back him up.

Judge extends block on Trump’s federal funding freeze

President Donald Trump issued a directive last week to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.