Georgia House approves anti-mask mandate bill

The "Unmask Georgia Students Act" prohibits teachers, administrators, superintendents, or school boards from requiring students to wear masks on school property, unless a parent or guardian can exempt their child.

Georgia group challenges Marjorie Taylor Green's eligibility to run for reelection

A group of Georgia voters is challenging Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s eligibility to run for reelection, saying she should be disqualified for helping facilitate the Jan. 6 riots at the Capital.

Mark Meadows urged by Supreme Court justice's wife to overturn 2020 election, report says

Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.

Biden demands Herschel Walker, Dr. Oz step down amid Senate runs

President Biden has requested Herschel Walker either step down from his position on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition or face termination amid his run to be Georgia's next senator.

Georgia GOP releases advisory questions for May primary

When Republican voters head to the polls for the May 24 primary, they will do more than select their candidates of choice. They will also help steer the Georgia GOP to what issues matter the most to them.

'You are worthy': Ketanji Brown Jackson tears up amid Sen. Cory Booker speech

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey drew tears from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court hearing with the words, “You are worthy,” and others likes them.

Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies at 84

Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe who rose to become the first female secretary of state, has died at age 84.

Georgia income tax refunds: Gov. Brian Kemp signs bill amid budget surplus

The Department of Revenue confirmed the governor signed a bill that will deliver additional income tax refunds from the state's budget surplus for 2020 and 2021 filers.

Senate OKs bill to let some retired Georgia teachers return to classrooms

The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would allow some teachers to return to the classroom full time while still collecting their state pension.

Gas price stimulus checks proposals head to Congress

There are a few proposals that could involve Americans getting a stimulus check to ease the pain of the rising gas prices.

Mayor Dickens preaches unity at state Capitol

The theme of the event was "One Atlanta," a not-so-subtle answer to those who continue to fight for legislation to cleave Buckhead from the City of Atlanta.

Georgia students would get up to $2,500 to help finish degrees under new program

House Bill 1435 would create a program under which public and private colleges and universities could give up $2,500 to students to help them finish school if the students have already completed 80% of the course credits needed for their degrees.

Georgia gas tax suspension: Kemp signs bill to relieve pain at pump

Gov. Brian Kemp is signing House Bill 304, which would would temporarily suspend the collection of state motor vehicle taxes in the state, into law.

Georgia gas tax suspension: Senate passes bill, Kemp expected to sign Friday

The Georgia Senate voted 55-0 on Thursday to approve a bill that would temporarily suspend the collection of state motor vehicle taxes in the state.