The new laws that go into effect on July 1 in Georgia
The first day of July is always a big day for Georgians as the majority of newly passed state laws are scheduled to go into effect.
The first day of July is always a big day for Georgians as the majority of newly passed state laws are scheduled to go into effect.
Police spending and package theft among new Georgia laws
As of Thursday, Georgia cities and counties will be blocked from sharply cutting police spending, college athletes will be able to get paid for the use of their name or image, and it will be a felony to steal packages from three or more addresses.
As of Thursday, Georgia cities and counties will be blocked from sharply cutting police spending, college athletes will be able to get paid for the use of their name or image, and it will be a felony to steal packages from three or more addresses.
Federal ruling indicates former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed under investigation on allegations of wire fraud
Key campaign expense in federal appeals court ruling matches up with campaign expense in former Mayor Kasim Reed's disclosures. A Grand Jury is investigating.
Key campaign expense in federal appeals court ruling matches up with campaign expense in former Mayor Kasim Reed's disclosures. A Grand Jury is investigating.
Attorney General Merrick Garland orders halt of all federal executions
The Justice Department is halting federal executions after a historic use of capital punishment by the Trump administration, which carried out 13 executions in six months.
The Justice Department is halting federal executions after a historic use of capital punishment by the Trump administration, which carried out 13 executions in six months.
Parts of sweeping new Georgia election law debated in court
Voting integrity activists argue that several parts of Georgia’s new election law criminalize normal election observation activities, while the state asserts that those provisions reinforce previous protections and are necessary for election integrity.
Voting integrity activists argue that several parts of Georgia’s new election law criminalize normal election observation activities, while the state asserts that those provisions reinforce previous protections and are necessary for election integrity.
New Georgia law helps stalking victims relocate
A new Georgia law went into effect July 1 to help stalking victims relocate from potentially dangerous situations.
A new Georgia law went into effect July 1 to help stalking victims relocate from potentially dangerous situations.
Federal judge to hear arguments in Georgia election law challenge
A federal judge will hear arguments from voting integrity activists on whether provisions in Georgia's new voting law should be barred from being enforced.
A federal judge will hear arguments from voting integrity activists on whether provisions in Georgia's new voting law should be barred from being enforced.
Giuliani backs Republican challenger to Georgia governor
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is endorsing a Democrat-turned-Republican who’s challenging Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in the state’s 2022 Republican primary.
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is endorsing a Democrat-turned-Republican who’s challenging Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in the state’s 2022 Republican primary.
Georgia’s highest court to get new leadership this week
The Georgia Supreme Court is set to get new leadership this week.
The Georgia Supreme Court is set to get new leadership this week.
One-on-one with Felicia Moore on her bid for mayor
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore goes one-on-one with FOX 5 about her run for city mayor.
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore goes one-on-one with FOX 5 about her run for city mayor.
House votes to form new committee to investigate Capitol riot
Lawmakers approved a special committee on Wednesday to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Lawmakers approved a special committee on Wednesday to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Donald Rumsfeld, former defense secretary at helm of 2 wars, dead at 88
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
Georgia secretary of state calls DOJ voting lawsuit a 'political stunt,' says state will 'prevail' in court
'We have truth on our side,' Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told Fox News.
'We have truth on our side,' Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told Fox News.
House votes to remove Confederate statues from US Capitol
A similar bill last year failed to gain traction in the Senate, but backers are hoping for a different outcome now that President Joe Biden is in the White House and Democrats control the Senate.
A similar bill last year failed to gain traction in the Senate, but backers are hoping for a different outcome now that President Joe Biden is in the White House and Democrats control the Senate.
First Republican announces bid for Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner seat
Georgia Sen. Tyler Harper, R-Ocilla, announced he would run. Harper has served in the state senate since 2013.
Georgia Sen. Tyler Harper, R-Ocilla, announced he would run. Harper has served in the state senate since 2013.
House to vote on forming new committee to investigate Capitol riot
A new House committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses.
A new House committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses.
Ilhan Omar says every illegal immigrant in US should have 'pathway to citizenship'
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has called for every illegal immigrant in the U.S. to have a pathway to citizenship.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has called for every illegal immigrant in the U.S. to have a pathway to citizenship.
'They're coming for you next': Kemp vows to fight elections law challenge
Gov. Brian Kemp says a federal lawsuit over Georgia's election law is part of a "radical agenda" and that the Department of Justice is being "weaponized" by President Joe Biden and Stacey Abrams.
Gov. Brian Kemp says a federal lawsuit over Georgia's election law is part of a "radical agenda" and that the Department of Justice is being "weaponized" by President Joe Biden and Stacey Abrams.
Redistricting an 'existential crisis' for Georgia Republicans, expert says
Members of the House and Senate reapportionment committees held their first in-person hearing at the Georgia Capitol Monday evening.
Members of the House and Senate reapportionment committees held their first in-person hearing at the Georgia Capitol Monday evening.
Supreme Court rejects school's appeal to revive transgender bathroom ban
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.