Democrats, Atlanta rabbi call for apology from Herschel Walker

Metro Atlanta Rabbi Joshua Lesser called on Walker to apologize after canceling a campaign event hosted by a woman using a swastika composed of syringes as her Twitter avatar.

Kemp orders flags at half-staff to honor Colin Powell

Georgia’s governor has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lower to half-staff through Friday to honor the late Colin Powell.

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.

Raphael Warnock raises $9M as cash flows in Georgia Senate race

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock raised more than $9 million during the last three months - more than double the fundraising of any of his possible Republican challengers.

Ossoff, Rubio collaborate on bi-partisan bill to boost homeownership for educators, first responders

The Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2021 establishes a one-time loan program under the Federal Housing Administration for police officers, firefighters, paramedics and educators.

Georgia public figures, organizations react to Colin Powell's death

Public figures and organizations in Georgia and across the U.S. paid tribute to former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell as news of his death spread.

Biden willing to shorten programs to pass $3.5T spending bill

President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.

Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill

As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.

Herschel Walker calls off fundraiser amid supporter's swastika controversy

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker has decided to cancel a fundraiser rally in Texas after the host appeared to post a photo of a swastika made from outlines of syringes on her Twitter profile Wednesday.

Early voting in Fulton County begins amid election scrutiny

Early voting is officially underway in Fulton County for the November 2 election one day after Fulton County Elections Director Richard Barron announced he had fired two election employees for allegedly shredding voter registration applications.

Jim Beck case: Ex-Georgia insurance commissioner sentenced to prison for fraud

Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for 37 counts of tax fraud, money laundering, and more.

Giuliani associate Lev Parnas faces trial for campaign finance charges

Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Guiliani, is facing trial with co-defendant Andrey Kukushkinand related to alleged campaign finance schemes.

Early voting begins for Atlanta mayoral race, other elections in Georgia

Tuesday is the first day Georgians can cast their ballots early for the upcoming election. In Atlanta, voters can choose between the 14 candidates vying to be the city's next mayor.

Ga. secretary of state calls to investigate Fulton voter application shredding allegations, 2 employees fired

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has called the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations that employees in Fulton County shredded hundreds of voter registration applications in the past few weeks.

US debt limit, Biden agenda and filibuster to test Congress this fall

U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.

Herschel Walker raises nearly $4M at start of Senate campaign

Former UGA football legend Herschel Walkers says that he has raised nearly $4 million in five weeks in his campaign to take one of Georgia's Senate seats from Rev. Raphael Warnock.

Clooney nixes political future: 'I would actually like to have a nice life'

George Clooney shot down a second career in politics on Sunday, claiming he would rather have a “nice life” and is looking to lighten his workload.

Kasim Reed campaign reports it's raised more than $2.8 million

The campaign for former Atlanta mayor and current candidate Kasim Reed announced Saturday it's raised more than $2.8 million.

McConnell warns Biden he won’t help vote to raise debt ceiling in December

“I write to inform you that I will not provide such assistance again if your all-Democrat government drifts into another avoidable crisis,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell wrote in a letter to President Joe Biden on Friday.