Gov. Kemp signs repeal of Georgia's 1863 citizen's arrest law
Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia lawmakers made repealing Georgia's Civil War-era citizen’s arrest law a top priority after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia lawmakers made repealing Georgia's Civil War-era citizen’s arrest law a top priority after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.
Georgia 'votercades' a timely tribute to John Lewis, activists say
Votercade demonstrations took place across Georgia as a tribute to the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis and outcry against the state's voting laws.
Votercade demonstrations took place across Georgia as a tribute to the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis and outcry against the state's voting laws.
'Time to pass the baton on': Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms explains decision not to seek reelection
“This is not something I woke up and decided yesterday. This is something I have been thinking about for a very long time,” Bottoms said.
“This is not something I woke up and decided yesterday. This is something I have been thinking about for a very long time,” Bottoms said.
Gov. Kemps signs bill banning 'defunding' local police
A new law prohibits local governments in Georgia from "defunding" their police departments.
A new law prohibits local governments in Georgia from "defunding" their police departments.
Here's who is running to be Atlanta's next mayor
With Keisha Lance Bottoms not running for reelection, the race is on to become Atlanta's next mayor. Here are the candidates in the race.
With Keisha Lance Bottoms not running for reelection, the race is on to become Atlanta's next mayor. Here are the candidates in the race.
Georgia law grants paid parental leave to state, public school employees
State employees, including public school teachers, receive 120 hours of paid parental leave.
State employees, including public school teachers, receive 120 hours of paid parental leave.
Georgia 'to-go' cocktails signed into law
Georgia's governor has signed two bills into law legalizing to-go cocktails from restaurants.
Georgia's governor has signed two bills into law legalizing to-go cocktails from restaurants.
Federal judge throws out national eviction moratorium, DOJ appeals
The Department of Justice is fighting to keep a national eviction moratorium in place after a federal judge invalidated the measure that aids financially strapped tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Department of Justice is fighting to keep a national eviction moratorium in place after a federal judge invalidated the measure that aids financially strapped tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stacey Abrams' romance novels set to be reissued
Stacey Abrams, expressing her excitement over the announcement, said she was proud to be a part of the romance writing community
Stacey Abrams, expressing her excitement over the announcement, said she was proud to be a part of the romance writing community
Gov. Kemp signs teacher pipeline bill into law
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia.
Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
GOP congressman blames Biden for All-Star Game fallout during Cobb County visit
A small group of Cobb County business owners had a lunch meeting with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Tuesday at Marietta Diner.
A small group of Cobb County business owners had a lunch meeting with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Tuesday at Marietta Diner.
House GOP leader shares concern over Liz Cheney's 'ability to carry out her job' amid barbs with Trump
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Georgia Rep. Bee Nguyen to run for secretary of state
Democratic state Rep. Bee Nguyen announced Tuesday that she’s running for secretary of state in 2022 to counteract efforts by Georgia Republicans to restrict access to the polls.
Democratic state Rep. Bee Nguyen announced Tuesday that she’s running for secretary of state in 2022 to counteract efforts by Georgia Republicans to restrict access to the polls.
‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
Education Sec. Miguel Cardona addresses learning during pandemic, senators' 1619 Project letter
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke in an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5 Atlanta about the reopening of schools, how the pandemic has caused learning loss, and accusations made by nearly 40 senators that the Department of Education is pushing ideological-based curriculum.
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke in an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5 Atlanta about the reopening of schools, how the pandemic has caused learning loss, and accusations made by nearly 40 senators that the Department of Education is pushing ideological-based curriculum.
Georgia's anti-street racing law increases penalties for offenders
Under the new law, anyone convicted of "reckless stunt driving" will have their driver's license suspended and be subject to fines and jail time.
Under the new law, anyone convicted of "reckless stunt driving" will have their driver's license suspended and be subject to fines and jail time.
Gaetz joins Greene in announcing 'America First' tour amid congressman's sex trafficking scandal
Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene are teaming up for a joint rally tour across America this summer.
Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene are teaming up for a joint rally tour across America this summer.
‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.