GOP lawmakers aim to craft changes to police practices
Despite President Donald Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability.
Despite President Donald Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability.
Facing electoral headwinds, Trump brings back his 2016 team
The president in recent days has signed off on hiring a number of his 2016 veterans for his 2020 campaign, a reenlistment of loyalists that follows the return of other members of his original team to the West Wing.
The president in recent days has signed off on hiring a number of his 2016 veterans for his 2020 campaign, a reenlistment of loyalists that follows the return of other members of his original team to the West Wing.
Stacey Abrams: GA Secretary of State 'must stop finger-pointing and fix' voting problem
Former gubernatorial candidate and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams called out Sec. Raffensperger for the mess in a tweeting, stating that Georgia voters "deserved better."
Former gubernatorial candidate and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams called out Sec. Raffensperger for the mess in a tweeting, stating that Georgia voters "deserved better."
Georgia House Speaker launches investigation into widespread voting issues day of Primary
Georgia lawmakers have called for an investigation into the number of issues reported at polling stations across the state Tuesday for Georgia's primary election. They specifically mentioned Fulton County.
Georgia lawmakers have called for an investigation into the number of issues reported at polling stations across the state Tuesday for Georgia's primary election. They specifically mentioned Fulton County.
FOX 5 VOTER GUIDE: 2020 Georgia Primary
Voter information and guidance for the 2020 Georgia Primary held Tuesday, June 9, 2020. When to vote, where to vote, how to register, and other useful information for Georgians heading to the polls or voting absentee.
Voter information and guidance for the 2020 Georgia Primary held Tuesday, June 9, 2020. When to vote, where to vote, how to register, and other useful information for Georgians heading to the polls or voting absentee.
Congress asked to name post office for late Georgia lawmaker
Georgia’s congressional delegation is pushing to name a post office for the late state Sen. Jack Hill.
Georgia’s congressional delegation is pushing to name a post office for the late state Sen. Jack Hill.
Georgia budget gap passes $850 million as revenues again lag
With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May.
With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May.
Business leaders intensify push for Georgia hate crimes law
Dozens of Georgia companies are lining up behind a push to pass a state hate crimes law.
Dozens of Georgia companies are lining up behind a push to pass a state hate crimes law.
Concerns over long lines on final day of early voting in Georgia
Long lines on the final day of early voting Friday at some Fulton County locations have raised the concerns among voting rights watchdogs.
Long lines on the final day of early voting Friday at some Fulton County locations have raised the concerns among voting rights watchdogs.
Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes
Congressional Democrats unveiled legislation Monday to overhaul police accountability.
Congressional Democrats unveiled legislation Monday to overhaul police accountability.
Georgia business leaders intensify push for state hate crimes law
Companies that have signed the letter include Coca-Cola Co., Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Hawks, and UPS.
Companies that have signed the letter include Coca-Cola Co., Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Hawks, and UPS.
Democrats' legislation would overhaul police accountability
Democrats are proposing to overhaul legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force episodes and ban police choke holds in legislation coming Monday in response to the deaths of black Americans at the hands of law enforcement.
Democrats are proposing to overhaul legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force episodes and ban police choke holds in legislation coming Monday in response to the deaths of black Americans at the hands of law enforcement.
Bourdeaux back in race for Congress, but Democrat has rivals
Carolyn Bourdeaux got famously close in 2018 to claiming Georgia’s 7th Congressional District for the Democrats.
Carolyn Bourdeaux got famously close in 2018 to claiming Georgia’s 7th Congressional District for the Democrats.
Some Fulton County residents concerned over lack of absentee ballots
Voters are saying they are encountering problems with absentee ballots. It’s a complaint that is being heard more often as many are using the method to avoid going to the polls to vote due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Voters are saying they are encountering problems with absentee ballots. It’s a complaint that is being heard more often as many are using the method to avoid going to the polls to vote due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Republicans vie for nod in battleground suburban House seat
Republicans took over Georgia’s 7th Congressional District in 1994, one of a string of GOP victories that swept the party into power in the U.S. House and a Georgian into the speaker’s chair. Now with Republican Rob Woodall stepping down after having tenuously clung to the seat in 2018, the GOP has to decide who best to defend the embattled rampart.
Republicans took over Georgia’s 7th Congressional District in 1994, one of a string of GOP victories that swept the party into power in the U.S. House and a Georgian into the speaker’s chair. Now with Republican Rob Woodall stepping down after having tenuously clung to the seat in 2018, the GOP has to decide who best to defend the embattled rampart.
Joe Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination
Joe Biden formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest.
Joe Biden formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest.
Republicans rush to northwest Georgia race as Graves leaves
Nine Republicans are jockeying to succeed U.S. Rep Tom Graves in northwest Georgia’s 14th congressional district, after Graves announced in December he would step down.
Nine Republicans are jockeying to succeed U.S. Rep Tom Graves in northwest Georgia’s 14th congressional district, after Graves announced in December he would step down.
Ideals versus effectiveness in 9th District GOP contest
All the Republicans running in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District are pro-Trump, pro-gun and anti-abortion. That’s where the work begins to tell them apart.
All the Republicans running in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District are pro-Trump, pro-gun and anti-abortion. That’s where the work begins to tell them apart.
Faith leaders call for Georgia lawmakers to pass hate crimes bill
In the midst of unrest across the country, faith leaders in Georgia called for state legislators to enact a hate crimes law.
In the midst of unrest across the country, faith leaders in Georgia called for state legislators to enact a hate crimes law.
Georgia legislature to resume session June 15
Georgia’s legislature will resume session on June 15 under an agreement announced by House and Senate leaders on Wednesday.
Georgia’s legislature will resume session on June 15 under an agreement announced by House and Senate leaders on Wednesday.