Abolish Georgia's income tax? A group of senators is looking into it

A group of Georgia senators is launching an effort to eliminate the state’s income tax, aiming to draft a plan by the end of the year that provides tax relief without jeopardizing essential government services.

GA Insurance Commissioner John King suspends Senate campaign

Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner John King has suspended his Republican campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, citing limited chances of winning the nomination.

Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

Most Americans still support legal abortion 3 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned: Poll

More people believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, while half say abortion should be legal in their state if someone decides they don't want to be pregnant, a new poll finds.

Medicaid cuts could impact 37 Georgia nursing homes, study says

A new study from Brown University warns that 37 Georgia nursing homes are at risk of closing due to $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts included in President Trump’s budget, with five located in metro Atlanta.

Keisha Lance Bottoms kicks off statewide listening tour in DeKalb County

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is beginning a statewide listening tour on Thursday as part of her bid to become Georgia's next governor.

DOJ told Trump he's named in Epstein files, WSJ reports

President Trump was reportedly told in May that his name is mentioned multiple times in the Jeffrey Epstein case files, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

Ethics Commission won’t investigate Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' $10M campaign loan

Georgia’s State Ethics Commission has decided not to investigate whether Lt. Gov. Burt Jones broke state law when he loaned $10 million to a campaign committee.

House Republicans vote to rename Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump

House Republicans have advanced a proposal to rename the Kennedy Center’s Opera House after first lady Melania Trump, sparking debate over politics, arts, and legacy.

Hunter Biden blasts George Clooney, Democrats alleging they undermined his father

Hunter Biden went on a profane tirade against George Clooney over the actor's essay calling for President Joe Biden to be replaced as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Eddie Meredith announces campaign for Atlanta mayor

Pastor and community advocate Eddie Meredith launches his campaign against incumbent Mayor Andre Dickens.

Rep. Mike Collins hints at Senate bid against Ossoff

Georgia Rep. Mike Collins may be getting close to announcing whether he will try to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026.

Ray Mills, self-identified South Fulton native, enters mayoral race

Ray Mills, an entrepreneur and leader of Mills Academy, has entered the race to be the next Mayor of the City of South Fulton.

MLK Jr. files released by Trump administration

The Trump administration released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr. prior to his death.

Trump admin cracks down on Mexico's 'blatant disregard' of aviation deal

The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.