Affordability Is More Than A Political Buzzword For Many Georgia Voters

Everything is more expensive these days, and Georgia voters across the state say the cost of living is shaping how they vote.

Pentagon Dump Of UFO Files Adds Intrigue To GA Sightings

A recently released Pentagon report includes a new batch of files on unidentified flying objects. See what's been spotted in GA.

Georgia Town Sues The Trump Administration Over Massive ICE Detention Center

A Georgia city has filed a lawsuit over plans to build a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.

Georgia Senate Committee Shifts Its Focus To Stacey Abrams And Allies

Abrams said she will appear before the panel “at a mutually agreeable date,” but called the hearing a sham aimed at intimidating voters.

Candidates In Georgia Can Use Campaign Funds To Cover Childcare. Why Aren't They?

For parents, particularly mothers of young children, family responsibilities make the process of campaigning a more complicated endeavor.

Campaigns Enter Homestretch As Trump, Obama Try To Whip Up Support For Georgia Candidates

There is one more week of early voting left before the May 19 primary election.

GA Mayor Fires Entire Police Dept. Over Social Media Comments About Wife: Reports

A city council in GA plans to call for a mayor's removal after he fired his entire police force over comments made about his wife.

‘Killing Our Vote': GOP States Rush To Break Up Black Districts After US Supreme Court Case

A week after its release, the decision is roiling politics across the South as states move rapidly to recast the political landscape.

Voter Guide: Democratic Candidates For Georgia Secretary Of State

The race to become Georgia's next top election official is well underway, with nine candidates vying for the role of secretary of state.

Candidates In Crowded Race For Metro Atlanta District Are Now Battling For An Open Seat In Congress

U.S. Rep. David Scott died last month while seeking another term.

Immigration Street Sweeps Led To More ‘Collateral' Arrests Of Noncriminals

Public outrage and lawsuits over the arrests may be tamping down the large-scale sweeps that foster them.

The 2020 Election Continues To Cast A Shadow Over The Race For Georgia's Next Top Election Official

Eight candidates vying to be Georgia’s next top elections official faced off during a series of debates on Tuesday.

GOP Candidates For Governor In Georgia Clash Over The Mounds Of Cash Pouring Into The Race

Democrats zero in on former Lt. Gov. Duncan’s past GOP record.

Georgia Dems Push For ‘28 National Convention, Ossoff Tries To Tamp Down Presidential Talk And More

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As Early Voting Starts, GOP Senate Hopefuls Make Appeals To Georgia Voters, Spar With Each Other

Democratic Party of Georgia spokesman Devon Cruz called the debate an “audition” for President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

US Justice Department Downgrades Risk Of State-Licensed Medicinal Marijuana

The move follows President Trump’s executive order last year directing the DOJ to move toward rescheduling.

Descendants Of Georgia's First Black Lawmakers Hope To Elevate Their Stories Through New Monument

Known as the ‘original 33,’ the Reconstruction-era legislators were expelled from office.

State Of Emergency, Burn Bans Issued In Response To South Georgia Wildfires

An active state of emergency order allows the governor to mobilize the Georgia National Guard troops to help with response and recovery.

Scott's Rivals Take A Break From Politics After The Longtime Congressman's Death Upends The Election

A special election will be called to fill the rest of term in office.

Georgia Supreme Court To Weigh In On Medical Monitoring Question For Those Exposed To BioLab Plume

Should a court be able to order those responsible to pay for long-term medical monitoring to catch potential symptoms early?

Georgia Democrats Decry Steep Drop In ACA Enrollment

Georgia Democrats blasted their colleagues across the aisle anew for letting the subsidies expire.

Election Officials Left In Limbo As State Leaders Contemplate Next Steps For Ballot QR Codes

It's rare to see any sort of consensus when it comes to elections and voting in Georgia politics.

Abortion Debate Plays Out In Georgia Supreme Court Race

The battle over two seats on Georgia's Supreme Court is heating up.

US House Dems At Ag Hearing Excoriate Trump Cuts Proposed For Farm And Food Aid

“The price of everyday goods continues to escalate: Grocery prices are up, gas and housing costs are through the roof," Rollins said.

Time Is Running Short To Register To Vote In Georgia's May 19 Primary Election

If you're not registered to vote in next month's primary election, you have until Monday to mark that off your to-do list.

Nearly 1 In 4 People Seeking Abortions Out Of State Chose Illinois. Here's Why.

"Illinois became kind of a haven state for the Midwest and much of the South immediately post-Dobbs," Megan Jeyifo said.

Judge To Rule On PSC Candidate Fitz Johnson's Residency Status

Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Johnson to the PSC in July 2021 to fill a vacancy.

Lawmakers Expand Law Requiring Insurers To Cover More Prosthetics, This Time Adding State Workers

“It’s not fair that if I had any other job besides serving the state, I would have access to up to three devices,” Nabors said.

Big Money And Endorsements Flow As Georgia Primary Approaches

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At Carter-Lewis Dinner, Beshear Urges Georgia Democrats To Get ‘Dirt On Our Boots'

Georgia Democrats say they are getting ready for a rebirth as this year's midterm election season approaches.

Data Center, PFAS Bills Were A Bust But Georgia Environmentalists Cheer Boost For Conservation

Another proposal creating a new tax credit for woody biomass power generators was pitched to power data centers, but it did not pass.

End Of 2026 Legislative Session Kicks Off Bill Signing Season In Georgia

All bills passed by state lawmakers this year have one final hurdle to clear: Being signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp

Four Take-Aways From Georgia's Runoff Election To Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

It was a nationally watched race, and it’s only getting started. Here are four big takeaways.

Georgia Voters Head Back To The Polls To Settle Runoffs For Congress And A Trio Of Legislative Seats

The winner will finish former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term.

Top Georgia Candidates Competing In 2026 Midterms Set To Debate Later This Month

Election season in Georgia is about to heat up even more.

Kemp To Decide Fate Of Bill Allowing Georgia Property Owners To Sue Over Homelessness, Immigration

Opponents are calling on the governor to veto the measure.

Bill Naming The Native Sweetbay Magnolia Georgia's State Flower Is Running Out Of Time To Bloom

Georgia could soon have an official new state flower.

Proposal To Protect Young Georgia Athletes From ‘Street Agents' Appears To Be Sidelined

Cox and Hines say high school student-athletes do not need agents.

Student Literacy Overhaul Poised For Georgia Governor's Signature After Compromise

House Bill 1193 would place a specialized educator called a literacy coach in every school that teaches kindergarten to third grade.

Bill Creating Standards For Community Health Workers In Georgia Has Stalled

The proposal is seen as a way to improve access to care in underserved communities.