Clarence Thomas statue backed by Republicans in Georgia
Republican Georgia lawmakers are again trying to erect a statue of U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Georgia native Clarence Thomas on the state Capitol grounds in Atlanta, in what many Democrats, particularly Black ones, see as an insensitive display of partisan power.
Republican Georgia lawmakers are again trying to erect a statue of U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Georgia native Clarence Thomas on the state Capitol grounds in Atlanta, in what many Democrats, particularly Black ones, see as an insensitive display of partisan power.
Georgia bills seek sports gambling without statewide vote
Georgia lawmakers are pushing bills that would allow sports betting and horse race betting without a state constitutional amendment, arguing that can be legal under the authority of the state lottery.
Georgia lawmakers are pushing bills that would allow sports betting and horse race betting without a state constitutional amendment, arguing that can be legal under the authority of the state lottery.
Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid
The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.
The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.
Georgia Senate backs Kemp’s push for tougher gang penalties
Georgia senators are backing Gov. Brian Kemp’s push for long prison sentences for gang members and even longer sentences for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Georgia senators are backing Gov. Brian Kemp’s push for long prison sentences for gang members and even longer sentences for anyone convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Few may get aid as Georgia House backs cash to pregnant moms
A few pregnant women could get cash from Georgia’s government under a bill the state House approved Monday.
A few pregnant women could get cash from Georgia’s government under a bill the state House approved Monday.
Farmers could bypass manufacturers to repair own equipment in bill proposal
The manufacturers argue that changing the current practice with this type of legislation would force companies to expose trade secrets.
The manufacturers argue that changing the current practice with this type of legislation would force companies to expose trade secrets.
Nikki Haley faces 'high-wire act' in 2024 presidential bid against Trump
Nikki Haley once vowed not to step in the way if Trump ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024. But on Wednesday, she’ll become the first major Republican candidate to enter the race against him.
Nikki Haley once vowed not to step in the way if Trump ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024. But on Wednesday, she’ll become the first major Republican candidate to enter the race against him.
Biden, Brazil’s Lula focus on democracy, climate during White House visit
The two leaders met Friday to discuss efforts to safeguard democracy, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and climate change, including efforts to stem deforestation of the Amazon.
The two leaders met Friday to discuss efforts to safeguard democracy, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and climate change, including efforts to stem deforestation of the Amazon.
George Santos had 2017 Pennsylvania theft charge expunged: lawyer
It’s not the first time George Santos has been linked to a criminal investigation involving bad checks.
It’s not the first time George Santos has been linked to a criminal investigation involving bad checks.
Mike Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump, AP source says
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Bill would allow sports mobile betting in Georgia
The topic of sports betting and gambling comes up every year in the Georgia Legislature and every year it fails.
The topic of sports betting and gambling comes up every year in the Georgia Legislature and every year it fails.
Fulton County Commission approves $250,000 budget to study reparations to Black residents
Just two days after Martin Luther King Day, the civil rights icon’s dream for the descendants of African slaves got a step closer to coming true in his birth place of Fulton County. Commissioners voted last month to approve $250,000 in funding for its Reparations Task Force.
Just two days after Martin Luther King Day, the civil rights icon’s dream for the descendants of African slaves got a step closer to coming true in his birth place of Fulton County. Commissioners voted last month to approve $250,000 in funding for its Reparations Task Force.
Buckhead cityhood question introduced in Georgia General Assembly again
Lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 114, which would allow voters to decide if Atlanta’s Buckhead community should split off into its own city.
Lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 114, which would allow voters to decide if Atlanta’s Buckhead community should split off into its own city.
Georgia lawmakers seek to toughen penalties for dogfighting
Georgia could convict more people of dogfighting-related crimes and send them to prison for longer stretches under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
Georgia could convict more people of dogfighting-related crimes and send them to prison for longer stretches under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
Mitt Romney scolds George Santos at SOTU: 'You don't belong here'
“I didn’t expect that he’d be standing there, trying to shake hands with every senator and the president of the United States,” Senator Mitt Romney told reporters.
“I didn’t expect that he’d be standing there, trying to shake hands with every senator and the president of the United States,” Senator Mitt Romney told reporters.
Sarah Sanders delivers GOP rebuttal to Biden SOTU, says Americans have a choice 'between normal or crazy'
Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders called for "a new generation of Republican leadership" as she delivered the GOP's rebuttal to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.
Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders called for "a new generation of Republican leadership" as she delivered the GOP's rebuttal to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.
SOTU: Biden pushes for insulin cost caps
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Democrats tried to cap the price of insulin last year when they controlled both houses and fell short of the votes needed.
Georgia senators vote to bar COVID-19 vaccine requirements
The Senate voted 31-21 in favor of the bill, which would make permanent what had been a one-year ban enacted in 2022.
The Senate voted 31-21 in favor of the bill, which would make permanent what had been a one-year ban enacted in 2022.
Vote to block Georgia spaceport upheld by state’s high court
Georgia’s highest court Tuesday upheld an election in which coastal residents voted overwhelmingly last year to block their county government from building a launchpad for blasting commercial rockets into space.
Georgia’s highest court Tuesday upheld an election in which coastal residents voted overwhelmingly last year to block their county government from building a launchpad for blasting commercial rockets into space.
Georgia lawmakers seek to regulate solar panel installers
Georgia lawmakers are looking to regulate the installation of rooftop solar panels, saying some companies are ripping off consumers.
Georgia lawmakers are looking to regulate the installation of rooftop solar panels, saying some companies are ripping off consumers.