Georgia Power Wants 12% Rate Hike For Customers To Fund Distribution Improvements

The company argues that the increase is lower than the current projected inflation rate.

Georgia To Receive Settlement From Carnival Cruise Line Over 2019 Data Breach

The breach involved the personal information of roughly 180,000 Carnival employees and customers nationwide.

Defund The Police? Atlanta Police Got More Money, Not Less, After George Floyd's Death

Buckhead City Committee CEO Bill White said June 28 on Fox & Friends First that an increase in crime was the reason for wanting to leave.

Abortion Services Still Available In GA While Heartbeat Bill On Hold

House Bill 481 is awaiting a ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

It Would Be "Some Pretty Spectacular Hypocrisy" If Kemp Shuns Special Session -- Commentary

I have a question for Gov. Brian Kemp: When's the special session?

What Happens Now To Georgia's 2019 Anti-Abortion Law?

"Abortion is safe and legal in Georgia for the near future," said Andrea Young, executive director of the ACLU of Georgia.

Georgia Officials, Groups Mobilize For Abortion Rights Fight

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade quickly reverberated throughout Georgia and beyond.

Shootings Hot Topic In Columbus During State's School Safety Conference

The 2022 Georgia School Safety and Homeland Security Conference started out with handshakes, but the mood turned quickly somber.

Abortion Rights Supporters Gather In Atlanta After Supreme Court Decision

Hours after the Supreme Court released its decision overturning the federal right to an abortion, a crowd of hundreds gathered in Atlanta.

Georgia's Strict Abortion Law Could Take Effect Soon; Here's What The Law Does

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling striking down Roe v. Wade has imperiled the lives of millions of women across America.

Bipartisan Gun Violence Bill: What Passage Would Mean In GA

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed the Senate and House. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden.

This Week's Primaries Continued Skid For GOP's Anti-CRT School Board Candidates

Cherokee and Coweta counties voters rejected three school board candidates backed by a right-wing federal PAC, following similar losses.

GA Abortion Law May Soon Be In Place As Kemp Hails 'Historic Victory'

Gov. Brian Kemp says the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe vs. Wade is a "historic victory for life."

Roe V. Wade Overturned: What It Means In GA

The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision and ruled states may again outlaw abortion.

Trump Republican Loyalists Not Enough, As Trump Grip Slips

Two Trump-backed candidates came up short in a runoff election, serving as further evidence of the twice-impeached Trump's waning influence.

Georgia Democrats Now Set Sights On Decisive November Statewide Races

State Rep. Bee Nguyen became the Democratic Party's nominee for elections chief, pitting her against incumbent Republican Raffensperger.

Establishment Georgia GOP Congressional Candidates Run The Table In Race To November

In a stunning upset victory, attorney and Georgia Air National Guard officer Chris West defeated former Army Captain Jeremy Hunt.

Trump Led Pressure Campaign On State Election Officials, Jan. 6 Panel Says, And His Minions Threatened An Elderly Black Woman

Twice-impeached Trump was directly involved in efforts to pressure state officials in Georgia, Arizona, and elsewhere, the report says.

GA Democratic Secretary Of State Runoff: Bee Nguyen Projected Winner

Bee Nguyen is the projected winner for the Georgia Democratic Secretary of State in the 2022 Primary Runoff Elections.

Georgia, Arizona GOP Officials To Testify Before Jan. 6 Panel

The fourth Jan. 6 hearing will focus on pressure put on by former President Donald Trump and his allies on state officials in Georgia.

Five Things To Know As You Head To The Polls In Tuesday's Georgia Primary Runoffs

Georgia voters will choose party nominees in runoffs for statewide, congressional and other races ahead of‌ ‌the‌ Nov. 8 general election.

GA Runoff Voter Guide 2022: Deadline, Candidates, How To Vote

Voters in Georgia are at the polls June 21 to vote for congressional seats, secretary of state, and more.

ACLU Says Georgia's New Voting Law Is A Burden For Local Governments, State Officials Disagree

However, state officials disagree with the organization, saying the state's new election law has no bearing on local elections issues.

Despite Extended Moratorium On Gas Tax, Georgia Gasoline Prices Climb To Near-Record High

According to AAA, Georgia's average is $4.292 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, up from $3.791 a month ago and $2.911 a year ago.

Georgia Democrats Want Kemp To Convene Special Session To Examine State's Gun Laws

"We want to urge the Georgia General Assembly to put all politics aside to pass some real legislation to increase gun safety, background ...

Georgia To Receive $9.1M In Federal Funds For State-Owned Railroads

The money is part of more than $368 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grants from feds.

Georgia Airports To Receive Millions In Federal Grants

The money is part of the second round of the $518 million nationwide 2022 Airport Improvement Program for airport infrastructure projects.

Georgia's Labor Force Participation Rate Continues To Lag Despite Record-Low Unemployment Rate

The state's labor participation rate, which at 62.2% in April equaled the national rate, has dropped over the past two decades.

Georgia Ports Authority Moved Record Number Of Containers In May From Port Of Savannah

The movement of 519,388 TEUs at the Port of Savannah in May topped the 504,347 TEUs moved in October 2021.

Georgia Teacher Task Force Finds Burnout From Pandemic Fatigue, Micromanagement

Teachers across Georgia have been polishing up their resumes and hitting up job hunting sites.

U.S. Department Of Education Approves Georgia COVID-19 School Accountability Waivers

U.S. Department of Education approved request to waive and modify several school accountability measurements in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia's Statewide Anti-Gang Unit Will Start Work On July 1

The unit will work with state agencies, law enforcement and local and federal prosecutors to prosecute gangs.

Georgia Tax Revenues Continue To Climb As Tax Collections Up By $5.8B

However, state officials contend it’s not an exact comparison because of the deferred state tax filing deadlines.

Taxpayers Provide Tax Breaks For $120M Vertical Farm Project In Georgia

The new 80 Acres Farms facility is under construction and, when finished, will create 150 new jobs with average annual salaries of $68,000.

Georgia Policy Group Warns That Federal Response To Inflation Will Leave The Poor Further Behind

On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased by 1% in May.

Georgia's Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Approves $1.3B Budget

$587.6 million for operations includes $458.3 million for labor expenses as agency works to return service to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.

Atlanta Regional Commission To Use $45M In Federal Funds For Transit Projects

The projects include a program to help local transit companies buy electric buses and install electric vehicle charging stations.

Several Credit Rating Agencies Give Georgia High Bond Ratings

Officials say the high ratings will allow the state to reduce costs when it takes bids this month to sell bonds.

Trump's Actions? "Criminal," It Is Stated In Commentary

District Attorney Fani Willis is working to weigh all matters in her decision whether to prosecute the twice-impeached Trump.

COVID Cases Tick Up In Georgia, But At-Home Tests Could Mask True Spread

Georgia's COVID-19 cases continue to inch upwards as the pandemic's latest wave quietly persists in the background.