Legal expert weighs in on Georgia's abortion law hearings

The Georgia Supreme Court will decide if Georgia’s controversial abortion law will stand. Justices heard arguments Tuesday on the so-called fetal heartbeat law.

Georgia Supreme Court considers whether state abortion law is void

Georgia’s highest court is considering whether the state’s restrictive abortion law is void because it violated U.S. Supreme Court precedent that was in effect at the time when it was enacted.

Georgia bill targeting prosecutors heads to Gov. Kemp's desk

A new Georgia proposal to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors would be the latest move nationwide to ratchet up oversight on what Republicans see as “woke prosecutors” who aren’t doing enough to fight crime.

Lawsuit claims Georgia medical cannabis bids were full of fraud and corruption

While the Georgia legislature battles it out over possible changes to the Georgia Medical Cannabis law, another lawsuit has been filed against the state

Members of Congress confront ATF at Georgia gun store

ATF inspectors were met with questions from four members of Congress when they showed up for an audit of the largest gun dealership in the Southeast.

Bill to pull back secrecy surrounding Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission moves forward

A bill aimed at bolstering Georgia’s long-awaited medical cannabis program took one step closer to the finish line, but not before major changes were made to the original bill.

Georgia lawmakers approve bill to tax electric vehicle charging in 2025

Currently, the state uses taxes levied on gasoline to pay for transportation infrastructure, but drivers of electric vehicles do not pay gas taxes.

20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote

Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.

Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support

Republicans were united in opposition to Denver airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.

McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion

The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.

South Carolina's top accountant to resign after $3.5 billion error

The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."

Rep. Greene tours facility where capitol riot defendants held

Two freshman House democrats joined Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, D-Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, on a tour of the Washington, D.C. jail where several capitol riot defendants are being held.

Georgia Senate budget targets public media, cyber center

Beyond cutting overall university and college spending, a Georgia Senate budget proposal also targets Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Augusta.

Parents of transgender children say pharmacies already refusing hormone therapy

Parents of transgender youth tell FOX 5 some pharmacies are already refusing to fill hormone therapy prescriptions after Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 140 into law.

Georgia parents can claim unborn children on 2022 state taxes

This year's tax deadline is rapidly approaching and for the first time, every Georgia parents will be able to claim their unborn children on their state tax return.

Georgia House approves blocking COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Any COVID-19 vaccine requirement by public schools, state agencies or local governments would be blocked under legislation given final approval by the Georgia House on Thursday.

Georgia budget may cut university funds, boost scholarships

The Senate and House face a deadline of next Wednesday, the last day of the 2023 legislative session, to work out differences.

$6,500 school vouchers bill stalls in Georgia House

Georgia Republicans shelved a plan to broaden state voucher funding for private school tuition and home schooling on Thursday.

Georgia bill would require time off during early voting

Under current Georgia law, companies must work with their employees to give them up to two hours to vote on Election Day.