Gov. Kemp names first judge to state business court

Governor Brian Kemp named the first judge to oversee cases taken on by the new statewide business court.

Georgia opioid task force

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr held the state's 5th Opioid Task Force meeting.

Judge: Georgia must allow inspection of election databases

A federal judge has ordered Georgia election officials to allow computer experts and lawyers to review the databases used to create ballots and count votes.

Clarkston mayor challenging David Perdue for Senate seat

The young Democratic mayor of an Atlanta-area city known for embracing progressive and immigrant-friendly policies announced a challenge of Republican Sen. David Perdue on Wednesday.

National Oil Day celebrated at the State Capitol

Wednesday was the inaugural 710 Georgia Compassion Day, a day meant to change the negative stigma surrounding medical marijuana.

Religious freedom rally held at Georgia Capitol

A rally was held at the State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon to fight for religious freedom.

2020: Democratic field for Georgia's US Senate seat grows

The young Democratic mayor of an Atlanta-area city known for embracing progressive and immigrant-friendly policies announced a challenge of Republican Sen. David Perdue on Wednesday.

Stacey Abrams' voting group raises $3.9 million

The political action committee for a group founded by former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has reported raising $3.9 million in the past six months.

Michigan Rep. Justin Amash quitting Republican Party

Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan, the only Republican in Congress to call for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, said Thursday he is leaving the GOP because he has become disenchanted with partisan politics and "frightened by what I see from it."

Server image mystery in Georgia election security case

The case of whether hackers may have tampered with elections in Georgia has taken another strange turn.

Georgia professor awarded grant to study bias in elections

A political science professor in Georgia has been awarded a grant to study electoral bias in congressional elections over the past 150 years.

Citations jump in 1st year of Georgia cellphone driving law

Citations for distracted driving have jumped in the past year since Georgia made it illegal to drive while holding a cellphone.

Lawsuit seeks to block Georgia law that bans most abortions

A federal lawsuit filed Friday in Atlanta is the latest effort by abortion providers and advocacy groups to challenge a wave of restrictive abortion laws passed in conservative states.

2020 Democrats converge in Miami for 1st night of debates

MIAMI (AP) - Ten presidential candidates, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are set to meet on the debate stage for the first night of Democratic debates to offer their pitches to voters and attempt a breakout moment for their campaigns. For many of the White House hopefuls, Wednesday's debate will be the highest-profile opportunity yet to offer their vision for the country.

Stacey Abrams testifies before Congressional panel

Former Georgia gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams addressed a Congressional panel speaking on voting rights act and voter suppression.

Georgia's Abrams to testify on effect of 2013 voting ruling

Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams is set to testify before a congressional panel about the effect of a 2013 Supreme Court opinion that gutted portions of the Voting Rights Act.

Company owners devastated by what they say is Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck's 'betrayal'

A FOX 5 I-Team investigation of the recent indictment of Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck shows the key people involved in the alleged schemes to steal money were longtime friends and a family member of Jim Beck.