New Georgia laws taking effect July 1, 2025: What you need to know

July 1 is the start of the fiscal year in the state of Georgia and it is also when the majority of new Georgia laws go into effect.

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids

The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns Trump: Americans sick of war, movement at risk

One of Trump’s most ardent loyalists, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), says the president would be wrong to embroil the U.S. in another conflict in the Middle East.

Trump dismisses Gabbard's Iran nuke claim; WH insists he's aligned with intel chief

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.

1 Public Service Commission primary headed to a runoff

Former Atlanta City Council member Keisha Waites is headed to a runoff against Peter Hubbard. The runoff election is July 15.

Minnesota leaders condemn polarizing rhetoric in wake of tragic shootings

In the aftermath of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, some lawmakers are taking heat for their divisive rhetoric.

Sen. Tina Smith confronts Sen. Mike Lee over MN lawmaker shooting comments

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith confronted Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Monday over his social media posts that blamed the Minnesota lawmaker shootings on "Marxists."

NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested, released by ICE

Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.

Lawmakers shootings: Trump says calling Walz would ‘waste time’

Trump told reporters he wasn’t calling Minnesota’s governor Tim Walz after the lawmakers shooting, calling Walz “slick" and “whacked out" and saying a call would “waste time."

Hispanic journalist Mario Guevara arrested during protest detained by ICE

Metro Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara, known for his coverage of immigration raids and advocacy for immigrant communities, was arrested Saturday during a protest in DeKalb County.

Georgia Public Service Commission election: What you need to know

Voters across Georgia will head to the polls on Tuesday to have their say on who can make decisions over what they see on their utility bills.

13 Gwinnett polling locations changed before special election

The polling locations are spread out across the county, including Dacula, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Sugar Hill, Duluth, Stone Mountain, Lawrenceville and Snellville.

Georgia man accused of threatening sexual violence on Sen. Ted Cruz

Robert Davis Forney, a 25-year-old, was arraigned in federal court on charges of threatening U.S. senators, including Sen. Ted Cruz, with sexual violence.

These are the most patriotic states in the US for 2025, study shows

Patriotism comes in many forms, and a recent study finds that these areas stand out when it comes to specific categories, including community involvement.

MN lawmaker shootings: Timeline of what of what we know so far

Authorities have shared a timeline of events as the manhunt for 57-year-old Vance Boelter continues in the shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses.