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.
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.
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.
Georgia senators debate law changes following allegations against DA Willis
Fulton County officials were in the hot seat Friday answering questions about Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' hiring of former special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
Statewide coalition aims to increase Georgia Latino voter turnout
Gigi Pedraza is on a mission to galvanize Latino voters in Georgia.
Georgia governor enacts 10 new public safety laws, spurring immigration control
Gov. Brian Kemp had high praise for Georgia law enforcement and public safety officers during Wednesday's bill signing ceremony.
More Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students
Another six Republican states are piling on to challenge the Biden administration’s newly expanded campus sexual assault rules, saying they overstep the president’s authority and undermine the Title IX anti-discrimination law.
Georgia governor signs bill into law restricting land sales to some Chinese citizens
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed a bill into law limiting the ability of some Chinese citizens to buy land in the state.
Lawsuit demands Skandalakis step down as special prosecutor of Lt. Gov. Jones
The appointment of a special prosecutor in the election interference case of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is in dispute. A group of attorneys sued state Prosecuting Attorneys' Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis, demanding he hurry up and pick someone to prosecute one of the state's most powerful politicians. He chose himself for the job, and now they want a judge to boot him off the case. They say Skandalakis has a conflict of interest.