19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data

The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.

Sen. Jon Ossoff says Elon Musk's access to personal data is national security risk

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is raising concerns that Elon Musk’s access to classified government data and Americans’ personal information could pose a national security threat.

Georgia House approves more spending on Hurricane Helene relief

Georgia House lawmakers want to spend more on Hurricane Helene relief and are cutting some of Gov. Brian Kemp’s prison spending proposals to do so.

DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface

Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.

Georgia Senate advances bill to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports

A state Senate bill that would bar transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports in Georgia moved one step closer to becoming law on Thursday.

Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'

President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.

Elon Musk's DOGE team visits CDC in Atlanta, reports say

DOGE has rapidly expanded its presence across multiple federal agencies, with reports confirming that representatives visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday.

Bill eliminating taxes on tips moves forward in Georgia Senate

A bill ending taxes on tips in Georgia is closer to becoming law after its approval by a crucial Senate committee.

Georgia secretary of state urges improvements to SAVE program

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has formally requested that newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem implement critical improvements to the SAVE program.

Bill could force Atlanta to house Fulton County inmates at city jail

Republicans on a Georgia Senate committee have proposed a solution to the overcrowding problem at the Fulton County Jail, but not everyone in metro Atlanta supports their idea.

Federal Reserve-hosted LGBTQ event looks for new venue due to Trump's DEI order

A Georgia group that advocates for members of the LGBTQ community in business says the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will no longer host its annual Economic Inclusion Summit.

Warnock calls Trump's pick to lead OMB, Russell Vought, 'radical' and 'extreme'

Senate Democrats, led by Raphael Warnock, filibustered to delay the vote on Russell Vought's nomination for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know

Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.