Georgia Court Of Appeals Sides With Fulton County In Fight Over Election Board Appointments

Democrats on the board had rejected two Republican Party nominees, Julie Adams and Jason Frazier, due to both individuals' past actions.

Crash Injures GA Deputy After Patrol Car Rear-Ended On I-85 S

A person who was being arrested was injured in a crash that also injured a Georgia deputy on I-85 south, authorities say.

Ivermectin Could Become Available Over The Counter In Georgia Despite Concerns About Potential Harms

False rumors started on the internet claim that the drug can be used to treat ailments including COVID-19 and cancer.

Are Georgia And Other States Becoming Uninsurable? We Have The Latest Data

Across the US, insurance companies have dropped hundreds of thousands of customers who live in areas vulnerable to hurricanes and wildfires.

Woman Charged With Attempted Murder Under Georgia Abortion Law

The arrest illustrates the complex and fraught nature of Georgia’s controversial law, known as the Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act.

State Election Board Pushes For Faster Action On Shift Away From QR Codes On Georgia Ballots

“At this point it almost feels like we have no choice but to send something to the Legislature,” board member Janelle King said.

Popular Fried Chicken Eatery Closes 8 GA Restaurants: Reports

A Popeyes franchisee, which was in $129 million in debt with its main lender and is shuttering Southeast eateries, closed eight in Georgia.

Bipartisan Bill Calls For Putting Funds Toward Homelessness Prevention In Georgia

“We know that the need is enormous, homelessness is growing,” housing advocate Elizabeth Appley said.

Lawmakers Unveil Proposal To Replace Georgia's Voting Machines Before 2028 Presidential Election

QR codes will be removed from ballots, but not this year.

Georgia Lawmakers Give Final Passage To Another Round Of One-Time Income Tax Rebates

The bill passed without debate on the Senate floor after unanimously passing the House earlier this month.

Georgia House Passes Bill Targeting Political Spending From ‘Hostile' Foreign Agents

The bill passed the Senate last year mostly along partisan lines.

Costco Salmonella Recall Impacts GA Stores: Check Your Fridge For This Item

“Do not consume any product that is part of this recall,” the company said. “You can return it to your local Costco for a full refund.”

Proposal Would Require Citizenship Checks For Georgia Families To Access Food Aid

Proponents of the bill say the changes are aimed at reducing Georgia’s payment error rate for the federal food aid program.

Georgia Legislative Primaries See 537 Candidates Vying For 236 Seats

A total 537 people signed up to run in May partisan primaries for the 236 seats in the Georgia House and Senate.

Access To GA Medical Cannabis Program Would Ease Under Bill

A bill aimed at modernizing Georgia’s medical cannabis program passed the Georgia House with broad bipartisan support.

First Aid Products At Major Pharmacy In GA Recalled, Linked To Serious Injuries

The products were tied to more than a dozen serious injuries, according to authorities.

Campaign Video Targeting ‘Sharia Law' Draws A New Candidate To Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Race

Democratic lawmakers denounced the video as Islamophobic.

Longtime Georgia Lawmakers Look Forward To A Frantic – And For Some, Their Last – Crossover Day

It's sink or swim time for bills in the Georgia Legislature.

Bill Allowing Georgia Property Owners To Sue Over Homelessness, Immigration Clears House

House Bill 295, sponsored by Athens Republican Rep. Houston Gaines, passed with a 98-75 vote, clearing the chamber before the deadline.

Federal Funding For People In Poverty Heading To Anti-Abortion Centers Instead

More pregnancy centers are also tapping into federal sources, such as grants for abstinence-only education programs.

This Popular Trader Joe's Item Recalled: What GA Shoppers Should Know

Nearly 37 million pounds of fried rice, ramen and dumplings were part of the recall, including a freezer-aisle favorite from Trader Joe's.

Georgia House, Senate Advance Bills That Critics Say Could Curb Ability To Protest

“If you want to protest, I’m all for it,” he said. “I’ll sit there and protest with some folks, just don’t do it in the middle of the roads.

High-Profile GOP Property Tax Overhaul Fails To Clear The House

The proposal was rolled out with much fanfare in late January, with Speaker Jon Burns calling the proposal “historic” at the time.

Candidate Qualifying For The 2026 Election Is Off To A Fast Start In Georgia

The Georgia state Capitol was bustling on Monday, but not because of the usual business of lawmaking.

Georgia Timber Industry Seeks Innovative Solutions Amid Market Challenges

“It costs about $350 to get an acre replanted,” he said, “So to timber land owners, it doesn’t seem to make sense anymore.”

Dog Treats Recalled Due To Salmonella Concerns Were Sold In GA

Salmonella can cause illness in pets and people.

Arguing An Abortion Procedure Is Unlawfully Barbaric Worked Once. Will It Work Again?

There is a content warning on page 7 of a friend-of-the-court brief recently submitted in a high-stakes abortion medication case by wome ...

Lawmakers Take Up Special License Plates, Early Screening In Attempt To Help Georgians With Autism

The Georgia Senate passed a bill that would allow Georgians with autism or other developmental disorders to obtain a special license plate.

House Bill Would Curb Public Access To Police Footage Capturing A Person's Death

“Ultimately, it’s about the dignity of the family who’s lost a loved one, and the situation that they’re going through,” Ross Gullett said.

Several Georgia Races Shed Candidates As Qualifying Week Looms And Races Take Shape

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Lawmakers Consider Hiking Fines For Insurers Who Flout Georgia's Mental Health Parity Law

But the fines also expose the complexity of the insurance industry and its failures.

Contaminated Meatballs Sold At Major Grocery Chain: What GA Shoppers Should Know

The recalled meatballs may contain metal.

Hiker Rescued Near Hawk Mountain In GA

WATCH: The man was hiking the Appalachian Trail near Hawk Mountain when he became ill, leading to an eight-hour rescue, GA officials say.

Republicans Shoot Down Democratic Effort Seeking To Expand Medicaid In Georgia

“Today was an opportunity to actually show that Georgia is serious about the affordability crisis, and Republicans refused to do that.”

Georgia House Passes Stripped Down ‘Mandi Ballinger Act,' Opting To Instead Study ‘Raise The Age'

House Bill 1061 was originally written to shift 17-year-olds away from the adult criminal justice system to juvenile courts.

Georgia State Election Board Declines To Seize Control Of Fulton County Elections, For Now

There has been speculation over whether the board would attempt to take over election operations in this Democratic stronghold county.

Trump Dismisses Affordability Woes, Boosts Allies At Northwest Georgia Steel Plant

Trump spoke in front of a banner reading “Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!” but dismissed concerns about affordability as Democratic bellyaching.

Georgia Fines Former First Liberty Principal As Part Of Alleged Ponzi Scheme Investigation

“The Secretary of State did not provide him an opportunity to address his baseless accusations before rushing to judgment and to the press."

Communities Fight ICE Detention Centers, But Have Few Tools To Stop Them

We all have a clear, unified position that really crosses party lines," said David Holt, mayor of Oklahoma City.

More Closures Could Be Coming For This Popular Seafood Chain: See GA Locations

The latest developments follow a 2024 bankruptcy filing and dozens of closures.