Former President Jimmy Carter honored by Georgia Senate

On the floor of the Georgia State Senate former President Carter was honored for his life of public service and advocacy for human rights on Tuesday.

City of Mableton voters urge mayor, city council candidates to weigh de-annexation

Just a few months ago, the people of this newer community voted to turn Mableton into its own city. But, almost as soon as the public approved cityhood, a push began to break away from the newly-formed municipality.

Georgia House Speaker unveils mental health reform bill

Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, announced the filing of new legislation Tuesday to add to reforms made last year to Georgia's mental healthcare system.

Jimmy Carter: Visitors flock to Plains, Ga. for Presidents' Day

Visitors from all over made plans to visit former president Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, Ga. for Presidents' Day weekend.

Donald Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train starts to roll

Republican presidential hopefuls are heading to Iowa, the leadoff caucus state. The caucuses are the first event on the nomination calendar, and some Iowa GOP activists have taken notice of former President Donald Trump's absence.

Jimmy Carter: Maranatha Baptist Church holds Sunday school service with special lesson

Members of Jimmy Carter's church congregation came together at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga. for Sunday school service, where he proudly taught a class for decades.

Atlanta City Council debates best way to help homless

This week at the State Capitol and at Atlanta City Hall, politicians debated how to manage the homeless problem.

State lawmaker proposes changes to Georgia runoff threshold

Currently, a candidate must earn 50% plus one additional vote to win outright and avoid a runoff election/

Income tax and gas tax break bills advance in Georgia House

The bills would give Georgia income tax filers another $1 billion in tax refunds and would extend Kemp's decision to waive tax collection on gasoline and diesel fuel for months.

Rep. George Santos responds to questions about his finances

Rep. George Santos gave an exclusive interview to FOX 5 News on Thursday to answer questions about his finances and an ethics investigation.

Part of Trump election probe report released; grand jury believes some witnesses lied

After nearly eight months, part of the Fulton County special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his 2020 electoral defeat in Georgia has been released.