Georgia lawmakers move to loosen gun laws after shootings
Georgia state senators voted 34-18 on Monday for a bill that loosens the state’s gun laws less than two weeks after police say a man bought a gun and killed eight people at three different massage businesses.
Georgia state senators voted 34-18 on Monday for a bill that loosens the state’s gun laws less than two weeks after police say a man bought a gun and killed eight people at three different massage businesses.
Georgia nears limiting citizen arrests
Georgia lawmakers took another step Monday to repeal a citizen’s arrest law predating the Civil War, acting little more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man pursued by armed white men.
Georgia lawmakers took another step Monday to repeal a citizen’s arrest law predating the Civil War, acting little more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man pursued by armed white men.
G. Gordon Liddy, mastermind of Watergate burglary, dead at 90
G. Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talk show host after emerging from prison, died Tuesday at age 90.
G. Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talk show host after emerging from prison, died Tuesday at age 90.
Rep. Matt Gaetz denies wrongdoing amid report he's being investigated over alleged relationship with teen girl
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he is being investigated by the Justice Department over a former relationship but denied any criminal wrongdoing.
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he is being investigated by the Justice Department over a former relationship but denied any criminal wrongdoing.
Georgia Secretary of State calls many election changes 'solid'
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said many of the changes included in the controversial election reform package approved by the state lawmakers last week are "solid."
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said many of the changes included in the controversial election reform package approved by the state lawmakers last week are "solid."
Biden announces broad efforts to combat anti-Asian violence, bias in US
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
Georgia House passes bill making daylight saving time permanent
Georgia's House of Representatives has approved a bill that could end the state's tradition of changing the clock twice every year.
Georgia's House of Representatives has approved a bill that could end the state's tradition of changing the clock twice every year.
Civil rights groups file new lawsuit over Georgia voting law
Civil rights groups say Georgia's new voting law "is driven by blatant racism, represents politics at its very worst, and is clearly illegal,”
Civil rights groups say Georgia's new voting law "is driven by blatant racism, represents politics at its very worst, and is clearly illegal,”
Senate approves $3,000-a-year credit for some teaching posts
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low-performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low-performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
Trump launches '45 Office' website amid speculation about his future
Trump has been outspoken on current events since his exit from the White House in January.
Trump has been outspoken on current events since his exit from the White House in January.
Trump's heir? Mike Pence re-emerges, lays groundwork for 2024 presidential run
Former Vice President Mike Pence is steadily reentering public life as he eyes a potential run for the White House in 2024 -- despite an apparent snub by former President Donald Trump.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is steadily reentering public life as he eyes a potential run for the White House in 2024 -- despite an apparent snub by former President Donald Trump.
Bill cracking down on Georgia street racing heads to Gov. Kemp
The bill makes it a misdemeanor for anyone in Georgia who organizes, promotes, or participates in street racing.
The bill makes it a misdemeanor for anyone in Georgia who organizes, promotes, or participates in street racing.
Activists urging public to boycott Georgia corporations, businesses respond to criticism
Faith leaders and activists are urging people to stop giving money to Georgia-based companies that remain silent over what they call "racist anti-voting bills".
Faith leaders and activists are urging people to stop giving money to Georgia-based companies that remain silent over what they call "racist anti-voting bills".
Georgia governor quarantining after exposure to COVID-19, spokesperson says
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is in self-quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, according to a member of his staff.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is in self-quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, according to a member of his staff.
White House, UN signal possible 'additional actions' after N. Korea missile tests
The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.
The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.
Bill to create 'chief labor officer' position fails in Georgia House
A bill that would have created the position of "chief labor officer" to assist the Department of Labor during a hectic period failed to get the votes needed to pass in the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday.
A bill that would have created the position of "chief labor officer" to assist the Department of Labor during a hectic period failed to get the votes needed to pass in the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday.
Local leader says Fulton County unfairly targeted by Georgia election law
Gov. Brian Kemp changed the way Georgians vote with a stroke of a pen when he signed Senate Bill 202 into law last week.
Gov. Brian Kemp changed the way Georgians vote with a stroke of a pen when he signed Senate Bill 202 into law last week.
Biden says 90% of adults will be eligible for COVID vaccine in 3 weeks
"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.
"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.
Groups file lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Republican-backed election law
The Georgia NAACP and other civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law.
The Georgia NAACP and other civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law.
Legislature approves paid parental leave for Georgia teachers, state workers
Georgia teachers and state employees will soon be able to take up to three weeks of paid parental leave.
Georgia teachers and state employees will soon be able to take up to three weeks of paid parental leave.