What to know about FAFSA applications amid government shutdown
The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.
The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.
Georgia Tech preparing for government shutdown impacts
Georgia Tech says it is preparing steps to limit the impact of a possible partial federal government shutdown on its operations.
Georgia Tech says it is preparing steps to limit the impact of a possible partial federal government shutdown on its operations.
Jason Esteves endorsed by Jason Carter for Georgia governor
Former state senator Jason Carter, grandson of President Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party’s 2014 nominee for governor, has endorsed Jason Esteves in Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial race.
Former state senator Jason Carter, grandson of President Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party’s 2014 nominee for governor, has endorsed Jason Esteves in Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial race.
Jason Dickerson sworn in as newest state senator in Cherokee County
Dickerson, a Republican, will represent Senate District 21, which includes parts of north Fulton and Cherokee counties. He won the seat in a runoff election against Democrat Debra Shigley.
Dickerson, a Republican, will represent Senate District 21, which includes parts of north Fulton and Cherokee counties. He won the seat in a runoff election against Democrat Debra Shigley.
Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk posthumously
President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a White House ceremony.
President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a White House ceremony.
What to know about the 'No Kings' protests set for this weekend
Protesters once again are expected to gather in streets across the country this weekend in opposition of President Donald Trump’s policies. Here's what you need to know about the demonstrations.
Protesters once again are expected to gather in streets across the country this weekend in opposition of President Donald Trump’s policies. Here's what you need to know about the demonstrations.
Atlanta airport joins others refusing to air DHS shutdown video
The world’s busiest airport has joined a growing list of major U.S. airports refusing to play a video message from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi L. Noem that blames Democrats for the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The world’s busiest airport has joined a growing list of major U.S. airports refusing to play a video message from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi L. Noem that blames Democrats for the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker warns
The shutdown has entered its third week as lawmakers work towards finding a resolution to reopen the federal government.
The shutdown has entered its third week as lawmakers work towards finding a resolution to reopen the federal government.
Military and Coast Guard members getting paid Oct. 15 despite government shutdown
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Early voting begins for Nov. 4 elections in Georgia
Early voting begins today across Georgia for the Nov. 4 municipal elections, marking the start of the final stretch before Election Day.
Early voting begins today across Georgia for the Nov. 4 municipal elections, marking the start of the final stretch before Election Day.
North Carolina lawmaker hit with child sex charges, calls grow for immediate resignation
State Rep. Cecil Brockman faces statutory rape charges, bipartisan calls for immediate resignation.
State Rep. Cecil Brockman faces statutory rape charges, bipartisan calls for immediate resignation.
Cobb County delays vote on naming James Ferrell police chief
Cobb County’s vote to appoint Interim Chief James Ferrell as police chief was postponed to Oct. 28.
Cobb County’s vote to appoint Interim Chief James Ferrell as police chief was postponed to Oct. 28.
South Fulton mayor election: Meet the candidates
Nine candidates are running for South Fulton mayor, each pledging to rebuild trust and improve city accountability.
Nine candidates are running for South Fulton mayor, each pledging to rebuild trust and improve city accountability.
Some CDC employees reinstated after layoffs during shutdown, union says
The union representing CDC workers said hundreds of workers were reinstated within hours of receiving layoff notices on Friday.
The union representing CDC workers said hundreds of workers were reinstated within hours of receiving layoff notices on Friday.
Vernon Jones announces campaign for Georgia Secretary of State
Former state representative and DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones has announced he’s running to become Georgia’s next Secretary of State.
Former state representative and DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones has announced he’s running to become Georgia’s next Secretary of State.
Congressional hearings on Hunter Biden
Two House committees held hearings into how the justice department handled an IRS investigation into President Biden's son Hunter.
Two House committees held hearings into how the justice department handled an IRS investigation into President Biden's son Hunter.
Bill targets insider trading
A new bi-partisan bill in the senate targets insider trading at the Capitol and White House. The measure would prohibit any member of the Executive and Legislative branches from trading individual company stocks.
A new bi-partisan bill in the senate targets insider trading at the Capitol and White House. The measure would prohibit any member of the Executive and Legislative branches from trading individual company stocks.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to visit Augusta
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is expected to travel to Augusta, Georgia Tuesday to highlight the Biden Administration's work to invest and create jobs in communities across the country.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is expected to travel to Augusta, Georgia Tuesday to highlight the Biden Administration's work to invest and create jobs in communities across the country.
Trump may skip first GOP debate
We're just a month away from the first GOP debate in the 2024 campaign season. While some presidential candidates are scrambling to qualify, former President Donald J. Trump has already secured his spot but says he may not appear at all.
We're just a month away from the first GOP debate in the 2024 campaign season. While some presidential candidates are scrambling to qualify, former President Donald J. Trump has already secured his spot but says he may not appear at all.
Presidential candidate fundraising
The Republican candidates for president are wasting no time. They?re meeting with voters and trying to get out their messages. They're focusing a lot of attention on Iowa. That's where they'll hold the first in the nation Republican caucuses early next year.
The Republican candidates for president are wasting no time. They?re meeting with voters and trying to get out their messages. They're focusing a lot of attention on Iowa. That's where they'll hold the first in the nation Republican caucuses early next year.