Georgia taxpayers could get another refund if bill passes

Georgia residents could soon see tax cuts and refunds, as two bills aimed at reducing the state’s income tax burden moved forward in the legislature.

DOGE subcommittee meeting holds 1st hearing focusing on 'war on waste'

During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."

Gun sales tax holiday bill passes state Senate, moves to House

Democrats criticized Republicans of passing the bill in wake of the Apalachee High School shooting. Republicans accused Democrats of politicizing the tragedy.

Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as top intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, has been confirmed as the next U.S. director of national intelligence.

Here are the best and least liked living US presidents, according to poll

A new Gallup poll ranks the five living U.S. presidents by favorability, revealing who Americans view most positively—and who ranks at the bottom.

Trump, Musk defend DOGE's work: 'We found fraud and abuse'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order advancing Elon Musk’s work leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in fraud case; won’t get jail time

The 71-year-old reached a plea agreement to avoid jail time related to a scheme to build a wall along the U.S. southern border.

Judge tells agencies to restore public health websites removed under Trump order

A federal judge has told government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.

Rep. Buddy Carter proposes renaming Greenland to 'Red, White, and Blueland'

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), who represents Georgia's 1st District, has introduced a bill authorizing President Trump to negotiate the purchase of Greenland from Denmark.

Georgia lawmakers weighing bill to post Ten Commandments in schools

Georgia lawmakers are considering House Bill 313 (HB 313), which would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in three prominent locations.

Georgia Republican lawmakers pushing for DOGE-like legislation

Georgia lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 28 (SB28), a proposal that would require state agencies to review their rules and regulations every four years to identify cost-cutting opportunities.

New automatic speed cameras now active near Sandy Springs schools

Violators caught by the cameras face hefty fines in the near future, but some Georgia lawmakers want to outlaw the devices altogether.

Judge orders whistleblower official reinstated after Trump fired him

A federal judge has ordered Hampton Dellinger to be reinstated as head of the Office of Special Counsel while a court fight continues over his removal by President Donald Trump.

Georgia misses out on millions from Super Bowl due to sports betting ban

Experts say Super Bowl Sunday is the single biggest day for online sports betting in the U.S.  But the practice is still illegal in Georgia and advocates for legalization say the state is missing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue. 

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target

Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.

HB 237 explained: Bill seeks to limit use of lyrics in future court cases

The bipartisan bill would require district attorneys to demonstrate to a judge that there is a connection between the art and the crime.