An Election Day Like No Other: Georgians Again Center Of Political Universe Tuesday After Record Early Voting

Georgians voted early this year in greater numbers than in any midterm election before, likely foreshadowing Tuesday.

Longtime House Leader Says He Will Not Seek Another Term As Speaker For Health Reasons

David Ralston has led the chamber since 2010, the report states.

New Poll Shows Likely Runoff In Georgia Senate Race, Kemp Leading Gubernatorial Race

"U.S. Sen. Rafael Warnock leads Republican challenger Herschel Walker by a 49% to 47% margin with Election Day less than a week away."

Georgia's Kemp Leads Abrams In Rematch Of 2018 Gubernatorial Race

Democrats blame Kemp for the closure of Atlanta Medical Center, accused him of trying to buy votes using federal COVID-19 money.

Okefenokee Fans Rally Support Again, As Mining Plan Nears Final Georgia EPD Review

A major hurdle could soon be cleared for Twin Pines Minerals' controversial plan to mine near Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

Kemps Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension

The supply chain state of emergency was also extended Friday.

Georgia Election 2022: Early Voting Ends Friday

Today is the last day to early vote across Georgia in the state's most anticipated races.

Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams Is "Someone To Be Feared On The National Level" -- Commentary

Abrams "embodies all the anxieties, suspicions and resentments that (dog) the GOP base," the report indicates.

Georgia U.S. Senate Candidates Leave Party's 2020 Presidential Contestants Off Campaign Stage

Georgia's candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, and secretary of state are working to build up support as their campaigns wind down.

Georgia Department Of Transportation Awarded $91.4M In Projects For September

The announcement comes after GDOT officials told The Center Square that inflation is driving up the cost of road projects in Georgia.

Abrams, Kemp Sharpen Attacks On Abortion, Crime In Last Debate Before Midterm Election

Gov. Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams sparred over abortion access and other key issues in the last debate before voters finalize.

What's Wrong With This Picture? State Auditors Give Georgia's Movie Tax Credit Mixed Reviews

Georgia's film tax credit helped bring blockbuster productions like “Stranger Things,” “Ozark” and “Spiderman: No Way Home” to the state.

Supreme Court Rejects Lindsey Graham's Bid To Avoid Fulton Grand Jury's 2020 Election Probe

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham will have to testify before a Fulton County special grand jury investigating 2020 election interference.

Party Heavyweights Cheer For Abrams, Kemp To Land Knockout, In Countdown To Election Day

Gov. Brian Kemp and his rival Stacey Abrams are crisscrossing the state in the last week of voting in hopes of rallying supporters.

Despite Legal Battle, $5B Rivian Electric Vehicle Plant Still In Progress For Georgia

"Site grading began in the early fall, and the judge’s ruling does not affect progress on development," spokesperson Marie Gordon said.

All Eyes Again On The Peach State: Georgia Voters Asked To Decide U.S. Senate Control

ALBANY, Ga.—Shayla Jackson knocks three times before slipping a card with voting information under the blue-painted doors of apartments.

Poll: Walker Has 5-Point Lead Over Warnock In Georgia U.S. Senate Race

The key demographic for Walker is independent voters, which he leads Warnock by a 14-point margin, 49% to 35%.

Inflation, Supply Chain Woes Raise Costs For Georgia Road Projects

As a result, Georgia Department of Transportation officials rejected some high bids and deferred resurfacing projects the last six months.

Obama To The Rescue? Georgia Democrats Pin Hopes On His Mojo, As He Asks, "Who Will Fight For You?"

Former President Barack Obama stopped in to fire up Democrats in a state poised to once again play a role in deciding the balance of power.

Final Round Of Kemp Cash Payments Expected By October End

According to the Department of Human Services, all prepaid Mastercards should be mailed out by the end of October.

Less Than A Third Of Fourth And Eight-Grade Georgia Students Score Proficient In Reading

A leading Georgia nonprofit says that the news that less than a third of 4th and 8th graders are "reading proficient" is a "dire situation."

Georgia Unemployment Rates Drop In September

Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in September stood at 2.8% for the third consecutive month.

State AGs Want More Time To Comment On Bank ESG Regulations

The SEC said regulation comments might not have been received or documented due to technical errors and proposed 14 more days for comments.

Former Trump Aide Meadows Loses Bid To Avoid Fulton Grand Jury Probe Into 2020 Election Interference

Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows is the latest ally of the twice-impeached former president ordered to appear.

"I Couldn't Go Through With It -- I Left The Clinic In Tears" -- Second Woman Says Walker Paid For Her Abortion

"Walker is a hypocrite, not fit to be a U.S. senator," said the woman; Walker didn't take questions, but did mention the JFK assassination.

Last Day To Apply For Georgia Absentee Ballots Approaches

Voters can request absentee ballots in the 2022 general election through Friday.

Court Witnesses Debate Role Of Exceptions In Georgia Abortion Law; Judge's Decision To Come Later

Health care providers at a lawsuit challenging Georgia's six-week abortion ban say the law has limited their ability to care for patients.

Georgia Supreme Court Hands Supporters Of Confederate Statues In Public Squares Partial Setback

The Georgia Supreme Court handed a mixed bag to supporters of keeping monuments on the courthouse lawn, commemorating the Confederacy.

Georgia's Soaring Midterm Early Voting Turnout Ranks Among Top States, As Battlegrounds Lead The Way

More than 1 million Georgians have cast ballots early for the Nov. 8 election as of Tuesday, nearly a 70 percent increase over 2018.

Report Gives Georgia Prison System Poor Grades For Its Compassionate Care Release Program

"Georgia's compassionate release programs could use a thorough overhaul," Mary Price, FAMM's general counsel, told The Center Square.

Georgia's Right To Privacy Law Argued, As State's Defense Of 2019 Anti-Abortion Law Reaches Fulton Courtroom

A Fulton County judge began to hear arguments Monday on the constitutionality of Georgia's six-week abortion ban.

Abrams Rejects GOP Claim That Georgia's Record Early Voting Means New Election Rules Don't Suppress Votes

Georgia's record-breaking midterm turnout is encouraging, but should not be seen as a sign that votes are not being suppressed, Abrams said.

Poll Finds Most Georgia Voters Favor Casinos, While Online Sports Betting Support Comes Up Short

In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court opened up the $165 billion U.S. sports betting industry by allowing states to legalize online gambling.

Georgia Attorney General Candidates Differ Widely On Prosecutions Under 'Fetal Heartbeat' Law

Candidates running for Georgia's attorney general office weighed in on whether a woman could be prosecuted under the fetal heartbeat law.

Georgia Officials Tout Record Number Of Jobs

The number of jobs in the state increased to a new all-time high of more than 4.8 million.

Georgia's Kemp Receives B Grade For Fiscal And Tax Policies

The Cato Institute cited his tax cuts as a reason for the grade.

Despite Claims Of Voter Suppression, Georgia Early Voting Numbers Break Records

Georgia continues to see a record number of voters during this year's midterm elections.

Report: Georgia Has One Of The Nation's Best Improvements In Its Unemployment Rate

According to the report from WalletHub, "Georgia has the 15th best change in unemployment."

Could Abrams Ride Georgia's Record Midterm Early-Vote Surge To Outperform The Polls?

Turnout the first 3 days of early voting approached presidential election level, with Black voters coming out in force, the report states.

Georgia Attorney General Candidates Offer Differing Solutions For Increasing Crime

All 3 candidates weighed in on a question about crime, gun control and mass shootings and what they would do to keep Georgia streets safe.