Georgia medical cannabis bill signed into law
Kemp signed Senate Bill 220, known as the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," on Tuesday to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.
Kemp signed Senate Bill 220, known as the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," on Tuesday to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Gov. Kemp calls special session to consider redistricting in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session for June 17, 2026, to redraw Georgia's district maps following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session for June 17, 2026, to redraw Georgia's district maps following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
Manifesto triggered security scare for Raffensperger
Brad Raffensperger's gubernatorial campaign received a manifesto prior to a suspicious item being discovered at a Macon airport on Tuesday.
Brad Raffensperger's gubernatorial campaign received a manifesto prior to a suspicious item being discovered at a Macon airport on Tuesday.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
Marjorie Taylor Greene stays in spotlight amid feuds, home sale
Former Marjorie Taylor Greene continues drawing attention after resigning from Congress and publicly breaking with President Donald Trump on several issues.
Former Marjorie Taylor Greene continues drawing attention after resigning from Congress and publicly breaking with President Donald Trump on several issues.
Cohutta community wants accountability after police force firing
Residents in Cohutta confronted city leaders Tuesday night during the first city council meeting held since the town’s police department was dissolved and reinstated within a single week.
Residents in Cohutta confronted city leaders Tuesday night during the first city council meeting held since the town’s police department was dissolved and reinstated within a single week.
House Bill 369: DeKalb and Fulton DAs challenge constitutionality
DeKalb and Fulton county district attorneys issued a joint statement Tuesday opposing House Bill 369 as it nears a final deadline for executive action.
DeKalb and Fulton county district attorneys issued a joint statement Tuesday opposing House Bill 369 as it nears a final deadline for executive action.
FBI report shows increase in attacks on law enforcement in 2025
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
HB 369: Cobb County leaders demand Kemp veto election bill
Cobb County leaders are demanding Gov. Brian Kemp veto House Bill 369, which would remove party labels from local elections in five Georgia counties.
Cobb County leaders are demanding Gov. Brian Kemp veto House Bill 369, which would remove party labels from local elections in five Georgia counties.
Kemp signs $36.6B Georgia budget with $300M spending freeze
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state's Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday in Atlanta, his final budget as Georgia Governor.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state's Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday in Atlanta, his final budget as Georgia Governor.
Georgia private school scholarship: Enrollment hits 7,600 statewide
The Georgia Promise Scholarship program has provided thousands of students with $6,500 for private education during its first year.
The Georgia Promise Scholarship program has provided thousands of students with $6,500 for private education during its first year.
Trump departs for Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss a path forward for the U.S.-Iran war, as the summit marks a pivotal moment in international diplomacy between the two countries.
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss a path forward for the U.S.-Iran war, as the summit marks a pivotal moment in international diplomacy between the two countries.
Trump's FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, to resign
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Macon airport reopens after scare during Raffensperger campaign stop
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon has reopened after deputies and bomb squad crews investigated a suspicious object Tuesday morning.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon has reopened after deputies and bomb squad crews investigated a suspicious object Tuesday morning.
FTC chairman urges companies to adhere with Take It Down Act
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
Sen. Warnock joins fight against Fulton election subpoena
Sen. Raphael Warnock and Georgia Democrats are demanding answers from the Justice Department over a federal subpoena targeting Fulton County election workers.
Sen. Raphael Warnock and Georgia Democrats are demanding answers from the Justice Department over a federal subpoena targeting Fulton County election workers.
Stacey Abrams subpoenaed for alleged campaign finance violations
The Georgia Senate wants Stacey Abrams and leaders of the New Georgia Project to appear Friday at the State Capitol.
The Georgia Senate wants Stacey Abrams and leaders of the New Georgia Project to appear Friday at the State Capitol.