Georgia Gubernatorial Candidates Trade Barbs, Talking Points During Debate

The top three candidates running for governor in Georgia sparred during a heated debate Monday, the first day of early voting in the state.

Georgia Voters To Decide On Four Ballot Measures In Addition To Nationally Watched Races

They'll also have the opportunity to weigh in on four ballot questions, including a pair of constitutional amendments.

Washington Transportation Commission Gets A Look At The Highway Of The Future

Allie Kelly provided the commission with a glimpse of the future of transportation technology with a presentation on “The Ray Highway.”

Midterm Election In Georgia Has Record Numbers As Early Voting Commences

As of Tuesday, 143,077 voters have cast ballots in Georgia — 131,318 voted early in person, while 11,759 voted via an absentee ballot.

Daylight Saving Time Ends In GA: What About Sunshine Protection Act?

Proposed legislation making daylight saving time year-round will take effect November 2023, if it successfully passes through Congress.

Sen. Lindsey Graham Calls For Georgia To Reshape Senate

South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham crossed the border into Georgia Tuesday to lay out the stakes as he sees them.

New Georgia Poll Of Likely Hispanic Voters Finds Abrams And Kemp Knotted, Walker Leading Warnock

Raysa Aragon immigrated to the United States at the age of 38, living under the tyrannical regime of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.

Abrams, Kemp Pitch Vastly Different Visions For State In First Debate Of 2022 Rematch

Gov. Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams met on the debate stage Monday night for the first time, in their closely watched rematch.

Sparks Fly In State School Superintendent Candidate Debate, In Clashes Over Past Governance

Two candidates hoping to head Georgia's public schools traded barbs on the debate stage Monday, each accusing the other of not doing enough.

Georgians Set First Day Early Voting Turnout Record, In Biggest Test Yet Of 2021 Election Overhaul

On Monday, thousands of Georgia voters descended upon early voting sites like the Smyrna Community Center, on a record-setting first day.

Georgia Policy Group Says Inflation Is Not Conquered, Is Becoming Ingrained In Economy

On Thursday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4% in September.

Georgia Ports Officials Say Economic 'Correction' Could Slow Growth Of Freight Traffic

GPA said the Port of Savannah handled more than 1.5 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) in first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Nonprofit Cries Foul Over Warnock's Georgia Church's Eviction Policies At Apartments It Owns

A nonprofit filed a complaint with the IRS over a report that Ebenezer Baptist Church tried evicting residents from its apartment building.

Walker Absent From Georgia U.S. Senate Debate

Oliver appeared alongside U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia, during a Sunday evening debate of candidates running for U.S. Senate. Re ...

Georgia Leader Of State Safety Net Agency For People With Disabilities To Retire

The head of Georgia's safety net system for those with disabilities and behavioral health needs announced she will retire after 6 years.

Sen. Raphael Warnock, Herschel Walker Clash In U.S. Senate Debate

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican opponent, Herschel Walker, faced off in a contentious debate in Savannah Friday.

Georgia Governor's Race 2022: Kemp, Abrams Set For Debate Monday

The 2022 gubernatorial race pits Gov. Brian Kemp against challenger Stacey Abrams for a second time.

Georgia Elections Chief Clarifies That, No, You Can't Challenge Another Voter's Eligibility At The Polls

A state elections office bulletin sent out this week further inflamed charges of voter suppression and showcased some of the confusion.

GA General Election 2022: Early Voting Begins Monday, What To Know

Here's a list of top political races across the state and key information on how to vote in the general election.

Georgia Poll Finds Party Affiliation Best Predictor Of Feelings About Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

When Danny Randle graduated from Clark Atlanta University five years ago, he had big dreams for his future, but learned it wouldn't be easy.

Warnock Vs. Walker: US Senate Candidates Set To Debate In Heated Race

U.S. Senator Raphael Walker and challenger Herschel Walker will come face-to-face in a televised debate Friday in Savannah.

Common Cause Georgia Sues FEC Over Dismissed Complaint That Conservative Nonprofit Broke Finance Rules

Common Cause Georgia is suing the Federal Election Commission for dismissing a complaint.

Walker Does Not Address "Bombshell" Allegations Claiming He Allegedly Funded An Abortion

"Senate Republicans are only sticking by Walker because he would be a rubber stamp for their harmful, benefit-slashing agenda" -- Gottlieb

Warnock Gains Momentum As Walker Turmoil Prompts Some Republicans To Split Ticket

Despite political headwinds favoring Republicans, freshman Sen. Raphael Warnock has outshined his Democratic ticket-mates.

New Poll Finds Nearly Two-Thirds Of Georgia Voters Object To State's New Abortion Restrictions

A new poll shows a majority of Georgians – particularly Black voters – continue to oppose the state's new restrictive abortion law.

Georgia Lawmakers Could Consider Increasing State's Tax Incentives For Music Production

Those were among the suggestions witnesses offered to lawmakers during a Joint Study Committee on Georgia Music Heritage meeting.

Poll Has Georgia's Kemp Out To A Big Lead In Gubernatorial Race

The new Georgia News Collaborative poll found Kemp, a Republican, leading Abrams, a Democrat, by a margin of 51% to 40.7%.

Millions Flow To Top Georgia Campaigns And Candidates On The Ballot, As Midterms Near

Candidates for statewide office just reported their latest fundraising haul, as they enter the homestretch of Georgia's midterm election.

Election Officials Largely Reject Voter Eligibility Challenges Under Georgia's New Election Law

The eligibility of tens of thousands of Georgia voters is being challenged ahead of the midterm election Nov. 8.

Georgia AG's Office Won't Say If They Need More Funding For Gang Prosecution Unit

Kara Richardson, the communications director for Carr, said,"Any final budget determinations will be made at a later date."

Despite Recession Fears, Georgia Tax Revenues Continue To Increase

State officials said Friday that the Peach State's Sept. net tax collections totaled nearly $3.1 billion, a 9.9% increase over a year ago.

Georgia's 22 Technical Colleges To Receive $15M Grant From Feds For COVID-19 Relief

The feds sent millions to Georgia’s technical colleges to help workers and employers affected by COVID-19.

Georgia's Kemp Signs Another Extension Of The State's Gas Tax Moratorium

The governor also extended the supply chain state of emergency. Both orders will be effective through Nov. 11, shortly after the election.

Georgia To Receive $38M Federal Grant To Expand Charter Schools

The grant will fund the expansion of the Georgia Strategic Charter School Growth Initiative.

Georgia Congressional Delegation Wants New C-130 Aircraft For Dobbins

The lawmakers want the Air Force Reserve Command to recapitalize eight C-130H aircraft with the newer C-130J at Dobbins ARB.

Georgia Says It Awarded $104.7M In Road Projects, But $93M Deferred

However, the awards list the agency provided indicates that the state only awarded about $12.1 million in projects.

Georgia's Graduation Rate Hits 84.1% As Steady Increase Over Past Decade Continues

Georgia public high schools recorded a graduation rate increase in 2022, continuing a steady uptick over the past decade.

Analysis Ranks Georgia Highly For Its Combined Federal And State Corporate Tax Rates

According to the Tax Foundation, Georgia has the 32nd highest combined federal and state corporate income tax rates in 2022.

Georgia Study Indicates $103M In Improvements Needed For State's Air Cargo System

State taxpayers may fund at least some of the projects.

Georgia Registration Deadline Looms, As Voters Prepare To Give New Election Rules First Big Test

Georgians have until Tuesday to register to vote in time for the Nov. 8 midterm election, when they will decide who emerges.