House committee meeting erupts into chaos after 'fake eyelash' insult
A House Committee hearing turned into chaos when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to a question from Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett by telling her “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading."
Georgia Tech grad, NFL player Harrison Butker goes viral for graduation speech
Former Georgia Tech star Harrison Butker's graduation speech draws attention for now viral comments about women, the LGBTQ community, and abortion.
Lucy McBath supports mental health legislation for new moms, pregnant women
Georgia Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath joined fellow lawmakers to introduce new legislation that would provide mental health support for pregnant women and new mothers. It's called the MAMA Act.
Fulton County braces for possible runoffs in key races
Some of Fulton County's most high-profile races could be heading towards a runoff.
Gov. Kemp puts money into Georgia court race where challenger has focused on abortion
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he'll spend more than half a million dollars to help a state Supreme Court justice face off against a former Democratic congressman who has built his campaign around abortion rights.
Georgia mandated training for police on stun gun use, but hasn’t funded it
The Georgia Legislature passed statewide stun-gun training requirements in 2006, but has never funded them.
Georgia Republicans remove officer found to have voted illegally
Georgia’s Republican Party has removed one of its officers after an administrative law judge found he voted illegally nine times after moving to the state.
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins under fire again for controversial social media post
Republican Rep. Mike Collins, who represents Georgia's 10th congressional district, is facing criticism for a controversial post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced a motion to vacate the House Speaker post.
Gwinnett County to vote on property tax relief measures, decades in the making
Gwinnett County voters will soon decide whether local homeowners will receive additional tax relief in the coming years.
New Georgia Project launches grading system for local Boards of Elections
The New Georgia Project (NGP) has unveiled a new tool that provides an interactive, transparent assessment of the behaviors of Boards of Elections (BOE) across Georgia's 159 counties, according to a press release.
Gov. Kemp signs 2025 budget, vetoes a dozen bills
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the 2025 budget on Tuesday morning at the state capitol in Atlanta.
Fani Willis' obligation to testify before GOP-led committee 'pretty muddy,' expert says
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis may not be legally obligated to testify before a Republican-led state senate committee.
Judge postpones Trump's classified documents case indefinitely
Former President Donald Trump’s classified records trial stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday.
VP Harris blames Trump for Georgia abortion ban on heartbeat law anniversary
It was 5 years ago today that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the restrictive "heartbeat" abortion bill, known as the Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act, into law.
Georgia Surpreme Court candidate files lawsuit to keep campaigning on abortion
A former Democratic congressman running for Georgia State Supreme Court has filed a federal lawsuit claiming a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about his support of a right to abortion.
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan breaks ranks, endorses Biden over Trump
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is taking a stand against former President Donald Trump in a new editorial.
2024 Georgia primary election: What to know before voting in metro Atlanta
Voters will vote for candidates in several critical races in the general primary/nonpartisan election on May 21 in the state of Georgia.
Georgia AG: Savannah overstepped in outlawing guns in unlocked cars
Georgia’s attorney general is warning Savannah officials about a new city ordinance that makes it illegal to leave firearms in unlocked cars.