Lawmaker proposes declaring racism a public health crisis in Georgia
A Georgia state representative has proposed a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the state.
A Georgia state representative has proposed a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the state.
Georgia court officials eye March for jury trial resumption
Georgia court officials say they are hopeful jury trials will resume in March given the recent decline in coronavirus cases along with the rollout of vaccines.
Georgia court officials say they are hopeful jury trials will resume in March given the recent decline in coronavirus cases along with the rollout of vaccines.
Bill: Widen tuition aid for Georgia special needs students
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
Supporters of a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools are trying anew to get lawmakers to broaden eligibility, while critics say there’s not enough oversight of the spending and that public schools shouldn’t lose state money while under financial stress.
Senate confirms Biden pick Denis McDonough as VA secretary
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Georgia election officials investigate Trump call
Georgia’s secretary of state’s office on Monday opened an investigation into a phone call between Donald Trump and the state’s top elections official in which the then-president said he wanted to "find" enough votes to overturn his loss in the state, an official said.
Georgia’s secretary of state’s office on Monday opened an investigation into a phone call between Donald Trump and the state’s top elections official in which the then-president said he wanted to "find" enough votes to overturn his loss in the state, an official said.
Pete Buttigieg to quarantine after security agent tests positive for COVID-19
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
I-Team Exclusive: Newton County manager wants newly-elected coroner removed from office
Newton County's newly elected Coroner is under fire for initially refusing to transport a body from a deadly accident scene.
Newton County's newly elected Coroner is under fire for initially refusing to transport a body from a deadly accident scene.
Georgia congressman fined for bypassing US Capitol metal detectors
A Georgia congressman says he plans to fight a $5,000 fine he received for bypassing security screenings at the U.S. Capitol.
A Georgia congressman says he plans to fight a $5,000 fine he received for bypassing security screenings at the U.S. Capitol.
Wyoming State GOP Party votes to formally censure Liz Cheney for impeachment vote
The Wyoming state Republican Party formally censured Rep. Liz Cheney Saturday, for her January vote to impeach President Trump for the second time in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Wyoming state Republican Party formally censured Rep. Liz Cheney Saturday, for her January vote to impeach President Trump for the second time in the U.S. House of Representatives.
GOP lawmakers say Pelosi should be fined $5G for violating new House security measures
A group of House Republicans wasted no time in going after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday for allegedly breaking the new security measures she pushed to have passed earlier this week.
A group of House Republicans wasted no time in going after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday for allegedly breaking the new security measures she pushed to have passed earlier this week.
House passes budget resolution for $1.9T coronavirus relief after Senate's marathon session
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to being stripped of House committees
Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded Friday, a day after being stripped of her committee assignments by the House Democratic majority over racist remarks, her embrace of conspiracy theories, and her past endorsement of violence against leading Democratic officials.
Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded Friday, a day after being stripped of her committee assignments by the House Democratic majority over racist remarks, her embrace of conspiracy theories, and her past endorsement of violence against leading Democratic officials.
Sen. Ossoff talks priorities 2 weeks after swearing-in
Newly-elected U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, took the oath of office a little more than two weeks ago and said much of his focus has been on the timely passage of a new COVID-19 relief package.
Newly-elected U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, took the oath of office a little more than two weeks ago and said much of his focus has been on the timely passage of a new COVID-19 relief package.
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
Booker, Pressley renew push for 'baby bonds' in bid to narrow wealth gap
The government would provide every American child with a $1,000 savings account and would give an additional $2,000 every year depending on income.
The government would provide every American child with a $1,000 savings account and would give an additional $2,000 every year depending on income.
Clayton County passes ordinance prohibiting hair discrimination
The Clayton County Crown Act prohibits business, housing, and public accommodation discrimination based on protective and cultural hair textures and hairstyles.
The Clayton County Crown Act prohibits business, housing, and public accommodation discrimination based on protective and cultural hair textures and hairstyles.
Senators seek raises for troopers, more public health money
Georgia’s state senators want to give raises to some state troopers and add more money to public health spending on top of what House members already added.
Georgia’s state senators want to give raises to some state troopers and add more money to public health spending on top of what House members already added.
House votes to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments
A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.
A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.
Special Georgia House committee approves new absentee ballot request deadline
The House Special Committee on Election Integrity approved a bill Thursday that would push up the deadline for voters to request an absentee ballot in Georgia.
The House Special Committee on Election Integrity approved a bill Thursday that would push up the deadline for voters to request an absentee ballot in Georgia.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene regrets 'words of the past,' without specific apology
Embattled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, facing a House vote to strip her of committee assignments, said Thursday that she regrets some "words of the past," but she did not specifically apologize for racist and violent rhetoric.
Embattled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, facing a House vote to strip her of committee assignments, said Thursday that she regrets some "words of the past," but she did not specifically apologize for racist and violent rhetoric.