House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states

The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. 

Property tax relief: Georgia lawmakers hit gridlock over GOP plan

A fierce property tax debate is heading to November after state lawmakers hit a gridlock over a sweeping Republican tax plan.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

Forest Park names lone finalist for vacant manager job

Forest Park officials announced Carl E. Geffken as the sole finalist for the city manager position on Monday.

Longtime Georgia radio host, political commentator Martha Zoller has died

Martha Zoller, a longtime Georgia radio host, political commentator, and conservative activist whose voice became a fixture in state politics for more than three decades, has died.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will step down as leader of the governing Labour Party, ending a tenure that lasted less than two years after his landslide victory in 2024. 

Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool

Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.

Proposed bill could eliminate primary property taxes in 100 counties

Georgia lawmakers are fast-tracking a controversial tax swap proposal that could drastically alter homeowner obligations by reducing property tax bills in exchange for a slight increase in local sales taxes.

Report: White House delaying release of voting machine security study

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

Georgia's Ossoff blasts President Trump after social media attack

Georgia's U.S. Senate race is already heating up months before Election Day, with Sen. Jon Ossoff and President Donald Trump trading sharp criticism following this week's Republican primary runoff.

Banned QR codes force emergency Georgia voting system replacement

Georgia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol for a high-stakes special legislative session this week to establish a new electronic voting system before a critical summer deadline expires.

Georgia elections: High-stakes matchups locked in for November

Georgia primary runoff election results have locked in high-stakes matchups for November, drawing massive national attention.