Swift reaction to Kemp's backing 'Constitutional Carry' legislation
Reaction to Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal for Georgia to become the next “Constitutional Carry” state was swift, especially from the left.
Reaction to Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal for Georgia to become the next “Constitutional Carry” state was swift, especially from the left.
Biden, Harris to visit Atlanta Tuesday to discuss right to vote legislation
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.
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.
US at risk of 'losing our precious democracy,' Jimmy Carter says in op-ed
On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, former President Jimmy Carter has a dire warning about the state of the country’s democracy.
On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, former President Jimmy Carter has a dire warning about the state of the country’s democracy.
Warrant against former aide to now-Mayor Andre Dickens filed 15 months prior to arrest
An aide to then-Councilman Andre Dickens may have been caught completely by surprise when airport police went onto a plane to take him off.
An aide to then-Councilman Andre Dickens may have been caught completely by surprise when airport police went onto a plane to take him off.
Senate passes unanimous resolution honoring late Sen. Johnny Isakson
The late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson was honored on the Senate floor on Wednesday, the day before a planned memorial in Atlanta.
The late U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson was honored on the Senate floor on Wednesday, the day before a planned memorial in Atlanta.
Gov. Kemp backs 'Constitutional Carry' legislation
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will push for a new state law that would do away with the need for a license to carry a handgun in public
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will push for a new state law that would do away with the need for a license to carry a handgun in public
Push to establish Buckhead public safety task force
There is no time to waste for Mary Norwood. If the name sounds familiar it is because she is the longtime political leader who ran and won a Buckhead council seat.
There is no time to waste for Mary Norwood. If the name sounds familiar it is because she is the longtime political leader who ran and won a Buckhead council seat.
Andre Dickens sworn in as Atlanta's 61st mayor
Former City Councilman Andre Dickens will be sworn into office at Atlanta's 61st mayor Monday afternoon at Georgia Tech.
Former City Councilman Andre Dickens will be sworn into office at Atlanta's 61st mayor Monday afternoon at Georgia Tech.
Twitter suspends verified account belonging to Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
Twitter said the Georgia congresswoman's verified account @mtgreenee is suspended for violating Twitter's rules.
Twitter said the Georgia congresswoman's verified account @mtgreenee is suspended for violating Twitter's rules.
Kemp signs into law Georgia district maps, 3 lawsuits follow
Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed new maps for Georgia’s congressional delegation, state Senate and state House into law, resulting in three immediate lawsuits challenging the maps, even as candidates gear up to run under the new lines.
Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed new maps for Georgia’s congressional delegation, state Senate and state House into law, resulting in three immediate lawsuits challenging the maps, even as candidates gear up to run under the new lines.
Biden, Putin hold 2nd call in weeks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.
Notable Georgia laws going into effect in 2022
Income tax breaks for many Georgians, new requirements for physicians to be trained about avoiding sexual assault, and pay raises for some judges. Here’s a look at some new laws and provisions that begin Jan. 1, 2022.
Income tax breaks for many Georgians, new requirements for physicians to be trained about avoiding sexual assault, and pay raises for some judges. Here’s a look at some new laws and provisions that begin Jan. 1, 2022.
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dies at 82
Reid, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, served in Congress from 1983 until his retirement in 2017
Reid, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, served in Congress from 1983 until his retirement in 2017
Putin to consider options if West declines guarantees on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Partisan sparring follows rejection of Georgia Medicaid plan
The Biden administration’s decision to revoke approval of Georgia’s plan to require Medicaid recipients to meet a work requirement was jeered by top Republicans in the state but welcomed by Democrats as an opportunity for a bigger expansion of the health care program.
The Biden administration’s decision to revoke approval of Georgia’s plan to require Medicaid recipients to meet a work requirement was jeered by top Republicans in the state but welcomed by Democrats as an opportunity for a bigger expansion of the health care program.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Memorial service for late Sen. Johnny Isakson planned for January
The family of former US Senator Johnny Isakson said Thursday they plan to hold a memorial service for the long-time Georgia public servant after the first of the year.
The family of former US Senator Johnny Isakson said Thursday they plan to hold a memorial service for the long-time Georgia public servant after the first of the year.
Biden signs bill blocking Chinese goods made by forced labor
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
Georgia election workers file suit against former NYC mayor, news channel
Two Georgia election workers filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing a right-wing cable news channel and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani of defaming them by falsely claiming they engaged in ballot fraud during the 2020 election.
Two Georgia election workers filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing a right-wing cable news channel and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani of defaming them by falsely claiming they engaged in ballot fraud during the 2020 election.
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon carjacked at FDR Park in South Philly
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon became the victim of a carjacking at FDR Park in South Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, according to a spokesperson.
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon became the victim of a carjacking at FDR Park in South Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, according to a spokesperson.