Mayor Adams tapped to stump for Biden 2024 re-election campaign
First reported by the Washington Post, Mayor Eric Adams, along with around 20 other Democrats, will sit on a national advisory board convened by President Joe Biden’s team.
First reported by the Washington Post, Mayor Eric Adams, along with around 20 other Democrats, will sit on a national advisory board convened by President Joe Biden’s team.
Despite corruption indictment, two Douglas County commissioners attend meeting
Despite facing criminal charges, two Douglas County elected officials took their places at Monday's commission work session, including Douglas County chairman Romona Jackson Jones.
Despite facing criminal charges, two Douglas County elected officials took their places at Monday's commission work session, including Douglas County chairman Romona Jackson Jones.
Georgia Senate votes down second sports betting bill
"When you deal with this significant of a policy issue, a cultural issue, it's only fair to let the people of Georgia decide if they want it or not," said Sen. Cowsert.
"When you deal with this significant of a policy issue, a cultural issue, it's only fair to let the people of Georgia decide if they want it or not," said Sen. Cowsert.
Georgia House votes to prosecute 17-year-olds as juveniles
“Anyone who has ever known a 17-year-old knows how far from adulthood that 17-year-old is,” said Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton.
“Anyone who has ever known a 17-year-old knows how far from adulthood that 17-year-old is,” said Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton.
Joe Biden’s reelection bid faces opposition from some Democrats
Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.
Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.
Lawmakers debating eliminating Georgia's sales tax on diapers
The cost of diapers is so steep, families are having to make some tough decisions between paying utilities and getting this health need for their children.
The cost of diapers is so steep, families are having to make some tough decisions between paying utilities and getting this health need for their children.
No vote scheduled for senate bill banning ballot drop boxes in Georgia
If passed, the bill would prevent non-citizens from working in elections, expand challenges to voter registration and instead of requiring more surveillance around drop boxes— effectively ban them statewide—a last minute change.
If passed, the bill would prevent non-citizens from working in elections, expand challenges to voter registration and instead of requiring more surveillance around drop boxes— effectively ban them statewide—a last minute change.
Biden talks voting rights during trip to Selma: 'This fundamental right remains under assault'
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, won't challenge Trump for 2024 GOP bid
Larry Hogan has positioned himself as one of the Republican Party's fiercest critics of Donald Trump.
Larry Hogan has positioned himself as one of the Republican Party's fiercest critics of Donald Trump.
Self-help author Marianne Williamson begins another longshot bid for presidency
Marianne Williamson, who's also been a one-time spiritual adviser to Oprah, is the first Democrat to formally challenge President Joe Biden for the 2024 nomination.
Marianne Williamson, who's also been a one-time spiritual adviser to Oprah, is the first Democrat to formally challenge President Joe Biden for the 2024 nomination.
Kellyanne Conway, husband getting divorce
Kellyanne Conway and her husband, attorney George Conway, a prominent critic of the former president, say they are divorcing.
Kellyanne Conway and her husband, attorney George Conway, a prominent critic of the former president, say they are divorcing.
Utah governor to sign bill banning abortion clinics
In Utah, hospitals will soon be the only places where abortions can be provided.
In Utah, hospitals will soon be the only places where abortions can be provided.
'The Georgia Gang' panelists weigh in on failure of Buckhead City bill
The top topic on this week's episode of "The Georgia Gang" will be the failure of a bill to create "Buckhead City" in the state Senate.
The top topic on this week's episode of "The Georgia Gang" will be the failure of a bill to create "Buckhead City" in the state Senate.
Computer chip makers must provide child care, other benefits if they want federal funding
The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.
The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.
Douglas County paying 'initial legal fees' for indicted officials
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned three elected officials in Douglas County accused of bid rigging will get at least some of their legal fees paid by the county.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned three elected officials in Douglas County accused of bid rigging will get at least some of their legal fees paid by the county.
Georgia Senate votes down bill to create Buckhead City
Had the bill been approved, Buckhead residents would then have voted to determine if they should break off from Atlanta and form their own city.
Had the bill been approved, Buckhead residents would then have voted to determine if they should break off from Atlanta and form their own city.
Sports betting in Georgia dealt a setback in state Senate
Sports gambling advocates in Georgia were dealt a setback Thursday when the state Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed sports betting, including on horse races.
Sports gambling advocates in Georgia were dealt a setback Thursday when the state Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed sports betting, including on horse races.
Georgia House seeks more improvements to mental health
Representatives voted 163-3 on Thursday to pass House Bill 520, sending it to the Senate for more debate.
Representatives voted 163-3 on Thursday to pass House Bill 520, sending it to the Senate for more debate.
Georgia senators seek tighter ban on outside election funds
The Senate voted 33-23 along party lines Thursday to approve Senate Bill 222, sending it to the House for more debate.
The Senate voted 33-23 along party lines Thursday to approve Senate Bill 222, sending it to the House for more debate.
George Santos now under investigation by House Ethics Committee
The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.
The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.