Georgia candidate behind 'deportation bus' pleads guilty
A former Georgia gubernatorial candidate who campaigned in a "deportation bus" has pleaded guilty to falsely reporting that computer servers were stolen from his office.
A former Georgia gubernatorial candidate who campaigned in a "deportation bus" has pleaded guilty to falsely reporting that computer servers were stolen from his office.
Georgia stops voting by felons using broadest reading of law
Leon Brown is trusted enough to drive a tractor-trailer inside one of the nation's busiest seaports more than six years after being released from prison. But he's not allowed to vote in Georgia because of a law rooted in the years after the Civil War, when whites sought to keep blacks from the ballot box.
Leon Brown is trusted enough to drive a tractor-trailer inside one of the nation's busiest seaports more than six years after being released from prison. But he's not allowed to vote in Georgia because of a law rooted in the years after the Civil War, when whites sought to keep blacks from the ballot box.
State leaders announce new Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit
The state will soon launch a new effort to combat human trafficking.
The state will soon launch a new effort to combat human trafficking.
Judge won't toss suit challenging Georgia voting machines
A lawsuit challenging Georgia's outdated voting machines and seeking statewide use of hand-marked paper ballots can move forward, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
A lawsuit challenging Georgia's outdated voting machines and seeking statewide use of hand-marked paper ballots can move forward, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Gov. Kemp hosts state of Georgia's Memorial Day ceremony
Just ahead of memorial day, Governor Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp host the state of Georgia’s Memorial Day ceremony.
Just ahead of memorial day, Governor Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp host the state of Georgia’s Memorial Day ceremony.
Stacey Abrams, female presidential candidates rally against antiabortion laws
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has gathered the top female presidential candidates in a call for action against a number of antiabortion laws that have been passed in the states.
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has gathered the top female presidential candidates in a call for action against a number of antiabortion laws that have been passed in the states.
Southern attorneys general team to fight cybercrime
Scams are bombarding consumers at increasing rates. Just in 2017, cyber-crime incidents cost people a whopping $1.4 billion, according to the FBI.
Scams are bombarding consumers at increasing rates. Just in 2017, cyber-crime incidents cost people a whopping $1.4 billion, according to the FBI.
Hollywood's big players stay quiet on Georgia abortion law
Georgia and Hollywood are worlds away from one another, physically and culturally, but irresistible tax incentives have turned the state into a filming powerhouse dubbed "Hollywood of the South." Productions as big as Marvel Studios' superhero blockbusters and shows like "Stranger Things" and "The Walking Dead" call the state home base, and some have not shied away from throwing their weight...
Georgia and Hollywood are worlds away from one another, physically and culturally, but irresistible tax incentives have turned the state into a filming powerhouse dubbed "Hollywood of the South." Productions as big as Marvel Studios' superhero blockbusters and shows like "Stranger Things" and "The Walking Dead" call the state home base, and some have not shied away from throwing their weight...
Gov. Kemp asks Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign
Governor Brian Kemp has asked Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign following his federal indictment Tuesday.
Governor Brian Kemp has asked Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign following his federal indictment Tuesday.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck pleads not guilty in federal court
Just months after he was elected, Georgia's Insurance Commissioner faces dozens of criminal charges.
Just months after he was elected, Georgia's Insurance Commissioner faces dozens of criminal charges.
Governor Kemp gets school safety grant demo
The state has set aside millions of dollars to improve the safety of schools all over Georgia and Wednesday Governor Brian Kemp saw that money in action.
The state has set aside millions of dollars to improve the safety of schools all over Georgia and Wednesday Governor Brian Kemp saw that money in action.
Gov. Kemp addressing state's gang problem
Governor Brian Kemp described the gang activity in Georgia Tuesday as alarming. Kemp pledged to work with a coalition of officials trying to combat the problem.
Governor Brian Kemp described the gang activity in Georgia Tuesday as alarming. Kemp pledged to work with a coalition of officials trying to combat the problem.
Charlotte Nash won't seek re-election as Gwinnett County chairwoman
Charlotte Nash said Tuesday that she will not seek re-election as chairwoman of the Gwinnett County Commission in 2020.
Charlotte Nash said Tuesday that she will not seek re-election as chairwoman of the Gwinnett County Commission in 2020.
Georgia Gov. Kemp vetoes school safety plan, recess mandate
Wielding the veto pen for the first time, Georgia's new Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has rejected 14 bills and resolutions passed by lawmakers.
Wielding the veto pen for the first time, Georgia's new Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has rejected 14 bills and resolutions passed by lawmakers.
States seek explicit patient consent for pelvic exams
Savanah Harshbarger estimates she performed as many as 10 pelvic exams last year on patients before gynecologic surgeries, feeling for fibroid tumors or other abnormalities.
Savanah Harshbarger estimates she performed as many as 10 pelvic exams last year on patients before gynecologic surgeries, feeling for fibroid tumors or other abnormalities.
More 'heartbeat' abortion bans advancing in South, Midwest
If a new Mississippi law survives a court challenge, it will be nearly impossible for most pregnant women to get an abortion there.
If a new Mississippi law survives a court challenge, it will be nearly impossible for most pregnant women to get an abortion there.
Georgia Army vet challenging GOP congressman in 2020 primary
A three-term Republican congressman from Georgia has drawn a challenger from within his own party in the 2020 elections.
A three-term Republican congressman from Georgia has drawn a challenger from within his own party in the 2020 elections.
Alyssa Milano calls for sex strike to protest Georgia's abortion law
Actress Alyssa Milano ignited social media with a tweet Friday night calling for women to join her in a sex strike to protest strict abortion bans passed by Republican-controlled legislatures.
Actress Alyssa Milano ignited social media with a tweet Friday night calling for women to join her in a sex strike to protest strict abortion bans passed by Republican-controlled legislatures.
Alyssa Milano threatens to leave show to protest Georgia abortion law
Actress Alyssa Milano says she's leaving her Netflix show "Insatiable" if they continue to film in Georgia.
Actress Alyssa Milano says she's leaving her Netflix show "Insatiable" if they continue to film in Georgia.
J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele donating TV show fees to fight Georgia's abortion law
Directors J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele have said they are going to be donating the profits of their new Georgia-filmed TV show to fight against the state's new abortion bill.
Directors J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele have said they are going to be donating the profits of their new Georgia-filmed TV show to fight against the state's new abortion bill.