Georgia House study committee looking into impacts of smoking

A Georgia House study committee led by Rep. Sharon Cooper is examining the economic and health impacts of smoking across the state.

'Married to Medicine' star Dr. Heavenly Kimes announces campaign in Georgia

Dr. Heavenly Kimes, best known for her role on Bravo’s Married to Medicine, is entering the political arena with a run for the Georgia House of Representatives.

Georgia appeals court upholds ruling saying election officials must certify results

The ruling comes after a Republican member of the Fulton County Board of Elections refused to certify election results over what she claimed was a lack of access to election materials.

Marjorie Taylor Greene proposing weather modification ban after Texas flooding

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced over the weekend that she plans to introduce federal legislation to ban weather modification and geoengineering practices.

Elon Musk political party: What to know about the 'America Party'

Making good on his promise, Elon Musk said Saturday he was launching a new political party after President Trump signed the “big beautiful” bill into law – and calling it The America Party.

What spending cuts in the 'big beautiful bill' could mean for National Parks in Georgia

National park advocates are sounding the alarm after lawmakers voted to pull back more than $250 million from the National Park Service, which they say could affect staffing at locations like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Trump signs 'big, beautiful' bill into law at White House July 4th picnic

President Trump is expected to celebrate his political victory on the nation’s birthday, signing his “big, beautiful" budget bill into law at the White House picnic.

Top Democrats each raise $1.1M in 2026 Georgia governor's race

State Sen. Jason Esteves and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms each say they have collected $1.1 million in their race to be the Democrat's pick for Georgia governor.

SNAP benefit cuts in 'big, beautiful' bill and impact on Georgia explained

With 1.4 million Georgians receiving SNAP benefits, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Georgians will lose their primary way of buying food.

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' could impact 750K Georgians' access to healthcare

What does the "big, beautiful" bill mean for Georgia? It could mean hundreds of thousands of low-income Georgians lose access to healthcare, according to a representative with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.

Georgia's annual audit of state voter rolls now underway

Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger announced a multiphase audit of Georgia’s voter rolls will occur throughout July, August and September 2025.

Early voting, mail-in ballots grow in popularity, despite rhetoric

A new report highlights the continued popularity of different voting methods even as they have been criticized by some politicians in recent years.

'Big beautiful bill' passes final vote in House; moves to Trump

The House approved a final version of President Donald Trump’s spending bill ahead of the July 4 deadline imposed by Trump. Here's what the bill includes.

Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.