Bottoms, Jackson Offer Competing Visions On Data Centers, Medicaid Expansion At Business Luncheon

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson took the stage in Athens to pitch their policies to a business community crowd.

Enrollment Jumps After Lawmakers Ease Access To Georgia's Medical Cannabis Program

There has been an unprecedented surge of new registered patients over the past month after the law changed significantly to ease access.

Meet The Gen Z Journalist Who Bought His Hometown Newspaper In Georgia

Evan Newton, 25, told the Georgia Recorder that he got a “great deal” because the paper’s previous owner wanted to keep ownership local.

Georgia Power Breaks Ground On Natural Gas Expansion At Plant Bowen Despite Air Pollution Concerns

“That is in fact great news. The more demand you have, the more you drive your economy," James Danly said from the U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Advocates Puzzled After HIV Is Left Off Of Georgia's ‘Medically Frail' List For Medicaid Work Rules

As of now, state officials plan to exclude HIV from a list of medical conditions that exempt Georgians from Medicaid work requirements.

Trump Highlights Republican Candidates, Urges Senate To Pass SAVE Act During Cobb County Visit

Several Republican candidates for statewide office had speaking slots, giving the official White House event a distinctly partisan tint.

Public Health Improvements Stall Amid Trump's DEI Crackdown

A $19.8 million Community Change Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency was supposed to shift the tides of neighborhoods.

Georgia Is Building First State Psychiatric Hospital Since Landmark Disability Case

Advocates caution against a potential return to institutionalization.

Study Finds About Half Of Atlanta's Public Restrooms Aren't Actually Accessible

Scarcity of facilities is especially hard on people who lack housing.

For Georgia School Districts, The Financial Party Is Over After Years Of Flush Spending

“We’re at the point where things are about to shift,” said Valdosta Superintendent Craig Lockhart.

Georgia Utility Regulators Greenlight Probe Into Data Center Costs

"Families, small businesses, and churches shouldn’t be paying for Jeff Bezos’ data centers,” Rooks said, referring to the founder of Amazon.

A Last-Minute Change To Georgia's Ballot QR Code Bill Could Steer Voting In A New Direction

The question of how to count votes had threatened to destabilize the state’s midterm elections.

New State Law Expected To Increase Patient Access To Georgia's Medical Cannabis Program

A new state law that took effect Wednesday fundamentally changed Georgia's medical cannabis program.

'Trump Account' Stocks For Kids Launch Saturday: What You Need To Know In GA

Here's what to know before "Trump Accounts" hit the market July 4.

25 Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirements

States say that the “medically frail” designation will make it too difficult for ill and disabled people to remain on Medicaid.

Georgia's SNAP Payment Errors Could Cost The State Millions Of Dollars — But Not Quite Yet

Historically, the federal government has covered the cost of the food aid while splitting administration costs equally with the states.

Georgia Democrats Blast Requirement To Recount Votes By Hand In Bill That Would Keep Ballot QR Codes

Legislators passed a law two years ago that set a deadline, but then failed to find a replacement for tabulating votes.

Without New State Funding, Georgia Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Programs Brace For The Worst

$13 million for centers was among the cuts made to pay for the income tax break package.

Georgia's Runoffs Are Over: Here Are The Candidates Who Are Advancing To November's Election

These nominees are now turning their focus to the general election in November.

Georgia Republican Legislative Leaders Reject Governor's Call For 2028 Redistricting

Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts.

With July 1 Deadline Looming, Lawmakers Puzzle Over What To Do About Georgia's Election System

The state’s current election equipment uses QR codes to count ballots, but has faced criticism from proponents of hand-marked paper ballots.

Georgia Republicans Choose Collins For Senate And Jackson For Governor, A Mixed Result For Trump

Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in Tuesday runoffs.

Key GA Primary Runoffs Called For Governor, Senate

Key primary runoff races have been called in Georgia for governor, senate and other offices.

Rep. Mike Collins Wins Georgia’s GOP Senate Nomination, Will Face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

Rep. Mike Collins has defeated first-time candidate Derek Dooley for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Georgia

Live GA Runoff Election Results 2026: Governor, Lt. Gov, Senate & More

Polls have officially closed across Georgia and election officials are beginning to count the votes in Tuesday's primary runoff.

‘Prepared For The Worst': Black Lawmakers Brace For Losses As Georgia GOP Eyes New Political Maps

Republican leaders have not yet unveiled their redistricting proposals,

Georgia Republicans Are Under Trump's Shadow As They Choose Senate And Governor Nominees

Georgia Republicans are waging their latest fight over party identity in runoffs Tuesday.

Georgia's Vote-Counting Method Will Soon Be Banned. Lawmakers Will Try To Find A Fix This Week

If the issues are not resolved soon, there is likely to be confusion and possibly litigation over the state's elections after July 1.

Trump Endorses Collins In Georgia Senate Runoff. It's His Latest 'MAGA' Pick In GOP Primaries

Republican candidates are competing Tuesday for the chance to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

Georgia Lawmakers Plan To Redraw District Lines, Even As Dispute Over Current Maps Remains Unsettled

The Republican-controlled Legislature may choose to strip electoral power away from minority voters to gain a partisan advantage.

Georgia Could Elect First Openly Transgender, Nonbinary Lawmaker

Bentley Hudgins was the top vote-getter in last month’s primary election to represent House District 90, which includes DeKalb County.

Georgia Utility Commission Races Test Party Loyalty After Recent Power Bill Hikes

Voters are paying more attention to these once little-known, down-ballot races after recent Georgia Power rate increases.

Georgia Earns 44/100 in New Financial Transparency Ranking

According to new national report by Truth in Accounting

State Election Board Passes Resolution Allowing Counties To Switch To Hand-Marked Ballots

The resolution appears to contradict secretary of state guidelines.

Georgia's Gas Tax Suspension Lifts, Raising Prices By 33 Cents Per Gallon

“The state also keeps a financial eye toward any unexpected needs in the future,” Kemp Press Secretary Carter Chapman said in a statement.

Georgia GOP Hopefuls Running For The U.S. Senate Spar Over Immigration, Ethics Investigation

As Collins and Dooley sharpen attacks on each other, Ossoff campaigns with Bottoms.

Voluntary Departures Spike As Immigrants Face Squalid Detention, Pressure To Leave

“Conditions in some detention facilities are dire; individuals may feel voluntary departure is their best option, said Colleen Kavanaugh.

Take Two: These Democratic, Republican Statewide Races Are Headed To June Runoffs

Under Georgia law, candidates must secure a majority of votes, not just a plurality, in order to be elected.

Georgia Public Service Commission Race Will Be Settled By June Runoff

Johnson and Hubbard also appear to be set for a rematch this November

Georgia Republicans Dig In For Runoffs For Senate And Governor As Campaigns Go Into Overtime

Republicans in Georgia are gearing up for a pair of high-profile, high-stakes runoffs to determine nominees for governor and senate.