Gov. Kemp promises teacher, employee raises in State of the State
In his fourth State of the State Address, Gov. Brian Kemp announced he plans to increase funding for public education, increase teacher pay and invest in public safety.
In his fourth State of the State Address, Gov. Brian Kemp announced he plans to increase funding for public education, increase teacher pay and invest in public safety.
Jan. 6 panel seeks interview, records from GOP leader Kevin McCarthy
The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Social Circle residents upset over upset over planned electric vehicle plant
Residents say they feel planning was done in private, while project leaders said they had monthly public meetings about the site as early as last May that few people attended.
Residents say they feel planning was done in private, while project leaders said they had monthly public meetings about the site as early as last May that few people attended.
Congress honors the late NFL legend John Madden
U.S. Congress members on Tuesday honored John Earl Madden, a former Oakland Raiders coaching great who went on to become the most famous sportscaster in history.
U.S. Congress members on Tuesday honored John Earl Madden, a former Oakland Raiders coaching great who went on to become the most famous sportscaster in history.
Biden, Harris visit Atlanta to push for voting reform bill
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
Georgia GOP responds to Biden-Harris visit touting voting reform bills
Republicans were on the defensive on Tuesday ahead of a trip by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote.
Republicans were on the defensive on Tuesday ahead of a trip by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote.
Biden says he supports getting rid of filibuster to pass voting rights bill
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
Abrams noticeably absent from Biden’s Atlanta voting push
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited Atlanta on Tuesday to push for voting reform legislation, one big Democratic name was noticeably absent.
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited Atlanta on Tuesday to push for voting reform legislation, one big Democratic name was noticeably absent.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
Fulton County DA investigating Trump closer to decision on charges
Fulton County DA Fani Willis says a decision on whether to charge former President Donald Trump with trying to overturn Georgia's vote counting could be made in the first half of the year.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis says a decision on whether to charge former President Donald Trump with trying to overturn Georgia's vote counting could be made in the first half of the year.
Rachael Rollins becomes 1st Black woman named US attorney for Massachusetts
Rachel Rollins is the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts.
Rachel Rollins is the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts.
Harry Reid memorial brings nation's top Democrats to Las Vegas
President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to speak during an invitation-only memorial in Las Vegas.
President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to speak during an invitation-only memorial in Las Vegas.
Georgia 2022 legislative preview: Buckhead, mental health on 2022 agenda
Gun rights, school instruction and tax cuts are expected to be big issues during the 2022 Georgia legislative session that starts Monday.
Gun rights, school instruction and tax cuts are expected to be big issues during the 2022 Georgia legislative session that starts Monday.
Georgia gov proposes $5,000 raise for state agency employees
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday announced a proposal to give a $5,000 annual pay raise to state agency employees as lawmakers survey what’s likely to be a prosperous state revenue picture.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday announced a proposal to give a $5,000 annual pay raise to state agency employees as lawmakers survey what’s likely to be a prosperous state revenue picture.
New lawsuit challenges 3 Georgia congressional district maps
Voting rights groups and individual voters on Friday filed a federal lawsuit that says the new map for three Georgia congressional districts violate the Constitution and weaken the power of voters of color.
Voting rights groups and individual voters on Friday filed a federal lawsuit that says the new map for three Georgia congressional districts violate the Constitution and weaken the power of voters of color.
South Fulton City Council passes resolution expressing disapproval over calls for resignations
South Fulton’s city council is putting the new mayor on notice.
South Fulton’s city council is putting the new mayor on notice.
State of the Union: Biden to address Congress on March 1
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to deliver his first State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to deliver his first State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.
Georgia GOP clash: Perdue files lawsuit against law allowing Kemp to raise unlimited funds
A new Georgia law allows Kemp, but not his challengers, to set up a leadership committee that can raise unlimited funds.
A new Georgia law allows Kemp, but not his challengers, to set up a leadership committee that can raise unlimited funds.
Republicans seek to spotlight politics of schools in Georgia
Social conservatives are looking to push education policy to the forefront when Georgia lawmakers begin meeting Monday, driven by a national tumult over the pandemic and race.
Social conservatives are looking to push education policy to the forefront when Georgia lawmakers begin meeting Monday, driven by a national tumult over the pandemic and race.