Kemp signs bills targeting 'divisive concepts' in schools, trans girls playing sports

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a series of education bills that ban schools from teaching "divisive concepts," make it easier for parents to ban books, and sets up new oversight on whether trans girls can play sports.

Jack Link’s to hire 800 at $450M meat snack plant in Georgia

Georgia is welcoming Sasquatch, or at least the Wisconsin-based meat snack company that has adopted the furry creature as a mascot.

Georgia tax cut could hit $2 billion, but maybe not by 2029

A major state income tax cut signed by Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as he seeks reelection could eventually total more than $2 billion, but the reductions may only happen by a 2029 target date if state revenue holds up.

Gov. Kemp tells FOX 5 why he signed GBI elections bill

Gov. Brian Kemp's office announced Wednesday that he signed a bill into law that will give the Georgia Bureau of Investigation the authority to look into election law violations.

The Road to November: The latest in the race for Lt. Governor
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The panel reacts to the one-on-one interview with GOP Lieutenant Governor candidate Butch Jones. The panelists also touch on the latest developments in the race for Georgia's Secretary of State.

The Road to November: Walkers continues to lead polls in Senate race
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In a survey of 886 likely voters, 66 percent responded they plan to vote for former football player Herschel Walker. Meanwhile, Brad Raffensperger leads in the latest polls in the race for Georgia's Secretary of State.

Lawsuit claims Georgia medical marijuana licenses clouded by back room deals

A medical marijuana company filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis commission alleging the scoring of medical cannabis bid applications was clouded by "conflicts of interest" and licenses were "bought and sold through closed door politics and back room deals."

Rep. Cawthorn found with loaded gun in airport again: TSA

A loaded gun was found in North Carolina U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn's carry-on bag at an airport security checkpoint Tuesday -- the second time he has been stopped with a gun at an airport in the past 14 months, officials said.

Marjorie Taylor Greene texted Trump aide about use of martial law after Jan, 6 riot, report says

In newly released texts to an aide of then-President Donald Trump, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Antifa for the Jan. 6 riots and said that lawmakers were talking about if Trump should declare martial law to "save our Republic."

Gun enforcement at Atlanta airport diminished by state law

The so-called constitutional carry law handcuffs police officers who have been enforcing gun restrictions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Santa Claus is running for Congress for Alaska’s lone House seat

A man named Santa Claus, who is currently a two-time city council member for North Pole, Alaska, has filed to run for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat on a platform similar to Bernie Sanders’.

Georgia Gang Panelist: Kemp, Perdue should look forward in next debates

Incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp and former U.S. Senator David Perdue squared off in their first debate ahead of the May 24th primary on Sunday.

Monday is the final day to register to vote in Georgia for May primary

Today is the last day to sign up to vote in Georgia for the May 24 Republican and Democrat primaries to choose each parties' nominees for U.S. senator, governor and more.

Brian Kemp, David Perdue battle over elections at Georgia governor debate

The top two Republicans running for governor in Georgia launched the first of three debates Sunday by fighting over who was responsible for 2020 and 2021 Republican election losses.