Judge rejects charge against Georgia lawmaker in hit-and-run
A judge dismissed a charge Tuesday against a Georgia state lawmaker, saying his failure to call 911 when a friend called him about a fatal wreck is not a crime.
A judge dismissed a charge Tuesday against a Georgia state lawmaker, saying his failure to call 911 when a friend called him about a fatal wreck is not a crime.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Gov. Brian Kemp backs Juneteenth as Georgia state holiday
Gov. Brian Kemp is supporting a plan to add Juneteenth as a mandatory 13th holiday for Georgia state employees.
Gov. Brian Kemp is supporting a plan to add Juneteenth as a mandatory 13th holiday for Georgia state employees.
Jan. 6 House committee seeking information from Rep. Jim Jordan
A committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and information from congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio.
A committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and information from congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio.
Kemp, Carr file fourth lawsuit against Biden administration over COVID-related mandates as new cases spike
Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr have filed a lawsuit with about two dozen other states aimed at blocking mandates the Biden administration put in place for Head Start. This as COVID-19 cases spike again in the state.
Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr have filed a lawsuit with about two dozen other states aimed at blocking mandates the Biden administration put in place for Head Start. This as COVID-19 cases spike again in the state.
A special relationship: Sen. Johnny Isakson and Rep. John Lewis' mutual respect, friendship
It was a relationship based on respect that crossed political aisles and arguably made Georgia better in the process. The friendship of late Sen. Johnny Isakson and the late Rep. John Lewis.
It was a relationship based on respect that crossed political aisles and arguably made Georgia better in the process. The friendship of late Sen. Johnny Isakson and the late Rep. John Lewis.
Pentagon aims to stop extremism among service members, issues new rules
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
Mayor Bottoms reflects on terms as Atlanta mayor, looks to the future during final press conference
As her time in office draws to a close, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms now turns her attention to the 2022 Election and two key state races.
As her time in office draws to a close, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms now turns her attention to the 2022 Election and two key state races.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Sen. Joe Manchin on Biden's $2T bill: 'I can't vote for it'
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he can’t back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s signature legislation.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he can’t back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s signature legislation.
Stacey Abrams calls on Congress for action on voting rights before 2022 race
Stacey Abrams is calling on Congress to take action on federal voting rules as she launches a second bid to become Georgia’s governor.
Stacey Abrams is calling on Congress to take action on federal voting rules as she launches a second bid to become Georgia’s governor.
Sen. Cory Booker tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms.
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
Sen. Johnny Isakson: Biden, Kemp, public figures from both sides of aisle react to former senator's death
News of the death of former Sen. Johnny Isakson's death reached eyes and ears across the county on Sunday morning.
News of the death of former Sen. Johnny Isakson's death reached eyes and ears across the county on Sunday morning.
Former Sen. Johnny Isakson dies at 76
Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson died Sunday at the age of 76.
Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson died Sunday at the age of 76.
Debate begins over bill to ban absentee ballot drop boxes in Georgia
A leading Georgia legislator has put forth a bill banning absentee ballot drop boxes in the state. Democrats are against the bill and say it perpetuates the 'Big Lie' that the 2020 election was stolen.
A leading Georgia legislator has put forth a bill banning absentee ballot drop boxes in the state. Democrats are against the bill and say it perpetuates the 'Big Lie' that the 2020 election was stolen.
Biden pledges fight for voting rights, police reform in SC State address
President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.
President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
New Georgia Freedom Caucus seeks right turn in state policy
A group of Georgia Republican lawmakers announced the launch Tuesday of a Freedom Caucus in the state’s General Assembly, vowing to move outcomes to the political right even as the majority GOP-legislature girds for an election-year session that could be dominated by appeals to Republican primary voters.
A group of Georgia Republican lawmakers announced the launch Tuesday of a Freedom Caucus in the state’s General Assembly, vowing to move outcomes to the political right even as the majority GOP-legislature girds for an election-year session that could be dominated by appeals to Republican primary voters.