Fulton County votes to fire elections director Richard Barron
The Fulton County Election Board voted 3-2 Tuesday to fire Richard Barron after receiving criticism for its handling of the presidential and Senate runoff.
The Fulton County Election Board voted 3-2 Tuesday to fire Richard Barron after receiving criticism for its handling of the presidential and Senate runoff.
Perdue files with FEC for Senate run against Warnock in 2022, issues statement
Former Sen. David Perdue has filed the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run again for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Former Sen. David Perdue has filed the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run again for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Illinois Republican Kinzinger receives letter from family members disowning him over Trump opposition
Rep. Adam Kinzinger received a hand-written letter from 11 family members disowning him over his opposition of former President Donald Trump, Fox News has confirmed.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger received a hand-written letter from 11 family members disowning him over his opposition of former President Donald Trump, Fox News has confirmed.
Commissioner proposes decriminalizing marijuana in Gwinnett County
A Gwinnett County commissioner is proposing a plan to decriminalize marijuana possession throughout the county.
A Gwinnett County commissioner is proposing a plan to decriminalize marijuana possession throughout the county.
Former Georgia educator weighs in on state budget
Former University System of Georgia employees who lost their job during the pandemic are now weighing in as thousands of state employees are expected to get a pandemic-related bonus.
Former University System of Georgia employees who lost their job during the pandemic are now weighing in as thousands of state employees are expected to get a pandemic-related bonus.
State representative pushing for mental, behavioral telehealth resources in schools
State Representative Sandra Scott introduced House Bill 9. It would authorize the state to develop guidelines specifically for mental and behavioral telehealth services for students in Georgia schools.
State Representative Sandra Scott introduced House Bill 9. It would authorize the state to develop guidelines specifically for mental and behavioral telehealth services for students in Georgia schools.
Atlanta City Council votes to override mayor's veto of securing road in front of Capitol
The Atlanta City Council overrode Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' veto of a proposal that would have let the state permanently close part of a street between the Georgia Capitol and a legislative office building.
The Atlanta City Council overrode Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' veto of a proposal that would have let the state permanently close part of a street between the Georgia Capitol and a legislative office building.
3 in 4 Republicans want Trump to play prominent role in GOP, survey finds
A new poll shows that 3 in 4 Republicans would like to see former President Donald Trump play a prominent role in the GOP.
A new poll shows that 3 in 4 Republicans would like to see former President Donald Trump play a prominent role in the GOP.
Gov. Kemp signs amended budget with employee bonuses
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Fiscal Year 2021 amended budget in a small ceremony at the state Capitol Monday afternoon.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Fiscal Year 2021 amended budget in a small ceremony at the state Capitol Monday afternoon.
Pelosi: Congress will establish independent, 9/11-style commission to examine Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol.
Georgia bill would require nursing homes to allow visitors
Lawmakers in Georgia’s state House are considering legislation that would require hospitals and nursing homes to allow visitors, after many cut visitor access because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawmakers in Georgia’s state House are considering legislation that would require hospitals and nursing homes to allow visitors, after many cut visitor access because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia's senators release statements after Senate acquits Trump in US Capitol riot
Georgia’s Democratic senators have released statements after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Georgia’s Democratic senators have released statements after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden releases statement after Senate acquits Trump in US Capitol riot
President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Different votes, same message: Schumer, McConnell speak after Senate’s acquittal and condemn Trump
One voted to acquit, one voted to convict - but then they both took to the podium Saturday and condemned Trump’s rhetoric and actions leading up to the Jan. 6 riot.
One voted to acquit, one voted to convict - but then they both took to the podium Saturday and condemned Trump’s rhetoric and actions leading up to the Jan. 6 riot.
Trump claims his movement 'has only just begun' after acquittal in 2nd impeachment trial
Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”
Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”
Trump acquitted: With 10 votes shy of conviction, Senate acquits for incitement of insurrection
The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.
The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.
'I don't know why you're laughing': Trump impeachment lawyer offended by Senate chamber's laughter
During a brief debate prior to the vote over whether the Senate would call witnesses, the Senate chamber was scolded after laughing during remarks from Trump impeachment lawyer Michael van der Veen.
During a brief debate prior to the vote over whether the Senate would call witnesses, the Senate chamber was scolded after laughing during remarks from Trump impeachment lawyer Michael van der Veen.
Sen. McConnell will vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial
Word of McConnell’s decision came Saturday before what is expected to be a final day in the historic trial on the charge that Trump incited an insurrection in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Word of McConnell’s decision came Saturday before what is expected to be a final day in the historic trial on the charge that Trump incited an insurrection in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Trump defense rests in impeachment trial, saying Dems urge supporters to 'fight,' too
The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is speeding toward a conclusion and near-certain acquittal, perhaps as soon as Saturday.
The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is speeding toward a conclusion and near-certain acquittal, perhaps as soon as Saturday.
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Melton stepping down
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton will leave the court effective July 1, 2021. He is leaving more than a year before his term expires.
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton will leave the court effective July 1, 2021. He is leaving more than a year before his term expires.



















