Elbert County medical center reacts to state's suspension of COVID-19 vaccines

The medical facility that has been suspended from receiving COVID-19 vaccines for the next six months is speaking out about its decision to vaccinate educators in defiance of state policy.

Journalists booted from Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall

Two journalists were kicked out of a public town hall event and threatened with arrest for trying to ask a question of Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has come under heavy criticism for supporting social media posts that advocated violence against Democratic officials.

Austin doctor tapped to be chief medical officer for Homeland Security

Dr. Pritesh Gandhi will serve as the principal adviser to the DHS secretary, the FEMA administrator, and DHS senior leadership on medical and public health issues.

'Trying to get me killed': Ocasio-Cortez destroys Cruz's attempt at common ground

AOC isn't having any of Cruz's purported bipartisanship over the GameStop stock battle because the GOP isn't being held accountable for the Capitol riot.

Republicans tested anew by Georgia congresswoman's Facebook activity

Before she joined the House this month, Greene supported Facebook posts that advocated violence against Democrats and the FBI.

New Georgia bill would require 2 photo ID copies for absentee voting

The new proposal would require Georgians to submit a copy of their photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot and when returning it.

Gov. Kemp one-on-one discusses COVID-19 vaccine

A day after President Joe Biden announced his administration would increase COVID-19 vaccine allocations to the states, Gov. Brian Kemp said he appreciates the additional doses coming to Georgia

New MAGA Patriot Party picks San Antonio as headquarters

Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.

GOP signals unwillingness to part with Trump after Capitol riot

While former President Donald Trump may be held in low regard in Washington following the riot at the US Capitol, many Republicans are hesitant to anger his supporters, who remain the majority of the party’s voters.

Republicans press constitutional amendment term-limiting members of Congress

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined five other Republicans on Monday in moving to restrict the number of times members of Congress can be reelected.

Lt. gov. wants to keep mail-in ballots but require photo IDs

Georgia’s lieutenant governor is joining the governor and House speaker in saying he supports requiring proof of identity from someone seeking to cast an absentee ballot, but he doesn’t want to get rid of no-excuse mail-in ballots, as Republican senators have proposed.

Georgia House wants more state money for public health

Georgia House lawmakers want to shift more money into public health and nursing homes, saying the state needs to spend more in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy returns home after hospital visit

Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy was taken to a hospital Tuesday evening after not feeling well and later sent home after tests, a spokesman said, hours after the 80-year-old Democrat began presiding over the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

Georgia lawmaker removed from House Chamber after refusing COVID-19 test

Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.

Alarming jailhouse phone calls from a man accused of stalking a political candidate he once worked for

State Representative Mesha Mainor says a local businessman stalked her after he left her campaign. Jail house phone calls made by the man, obtained by the I-Team through the Open Records Act, show him lashing out at his alleged victim.

Trump creates 'Office of the Former President' in Florida

Former President Donald Trump on Monday established an official post-presidency office in Palm Beach County, Florida to oversee his affairs, Fox News has learned.

New Georgia senators carry John Lewis’ influence with them

Six months after his death, the late civil rights leader and longtime Georgia congressman John Lewis will retain a palpable influence in Congress: The state’s two new Democratic U.S. senators — both personal friends and admirers — promise to carry on his legacy.