Proposed legislation to compensate to those wrongfully convicted in Georgia

There's an effort underway under the gold dome to compensate innocent people who have been wrongfully convicted. Georgia is 1 of only 12 states that does not have a law like this.

Election results: Clayton County Sheriff's race likely headed into runoff

It looks like the race to determine who will fill the remaining term for ex-Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is headed to a runoff next month.

In Trump case, NY grand jury appears near end of its work

A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work soon as law enforcement officials make preparations for possible unrest in the event of an indictment.

Oklahoma court greenlights abortion to save mother's life

The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to an abortion not just in a medical emergency.

Georgia bill restricting vaping in public gets final passage

The Georgia state House has voted to pass a bill that would regulate vaping the same way the state already regulates smoking.

Georgia House backs Kemp’s push for tougher gang penalties

Georgia House members turned aside objections to pass a bill backed by Gov. Brian Kemp that would crack down on people convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.

Mableton holds first election; Clayton County voters to decide next sheriff

Voters in Cobb and Clayton counties will head to the polls Tuesday for Mableton's first ever election and to pick who will replace disgraced Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill.

Rally outside Georgia State Capitol supporting transgender rights

Dozens of people gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol Monday afternoon to speak out against a bill that would limit some gender-reaffirming procedures on anyone under 18.

Clayton County special election: sheriff, House seat, SPLOT on ballot

Clayton County residents will be headed to the polls Tuesday to decide who the county’s next sheriff will be, who will fill an empty Georgia House seat, and whether to raise a special tax.

In Trump probe, NYC grand jury hearing from final witnesses

A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump is hearing from final witnesses as law enforcement officials accelerate security preparations in advance of a possible indictment.

Senate committee approves temporary compromise on truck weight increase

After days of negotiations, the Senate Transportation Committee approved a compromise bill Monday to increase weight limits for some trucks moving freight through Georgia.

Will Donald Trump take a mugshot if he’s indicted?

Donald Trump's arrest – if it happens – won’t look like a traditional Hollywood-style takedown with handcuffs and a 'perp walk.' Here's how experts say it would likely unfold.

Boot ban bill advances in Senate thanks to legislative loophole

After failing to get through the state Senate before Crossover Day, a bill that would ban booting practices in Georgia is back under consideration by lawmakers with additional provisions.

Bank failures, bailouts divide Congress on next steps

Here is a look at what lawmakers are saying and planning as the fallout continues from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.