Georgia Residents Should Consider Masking Up For The Holidays: CDC

Cases of COVID-19, influenza and RSV continue to grow in Georgia, according to state health officials.

Critics Say Georgia's Gas Tax Moratorium Helps, But Isn't Good Long-Term Policy

Georgia typically collects between $160 million and $180 million in motor fuel tax revenues.

Warnock Beats Walker In Georgia Senate Runoff

The Associated Press and other media outlets called the race at about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Steady Turnout, Few Lines Reported As Georgia Voters Settle High-Stakes Senate Runoff

More than 3.5 million voters cast ballots in the runoff, reports indicate.

Raphael Warnock Wins U.S. Senate Runoff, Giving Democrats A 51-Seat Majority

Trump's candidate, Walker, is apparently finished, at least according to vote counts released about 10:30 p.m., Tuesday.

Warnock Projected Winner In GA U.S. Senate Runoff

Raphael Warnock, the Democratic incumbent, is projected to defeat Republican Herschel Walker in the Georgia U.S. Senate race.

German Robotics Firm Plans Georgia Plant, But Incentives Remain Unknown

Becker Robotic Equipment in Dülmen, Germany, said it plans to create 137 new jobs at the Canton facility, at The Bluffs at Technology Park.

Quarter Of Georgia Voters Have Already Voted In Senate Runoff Election

More than 1.8 million Georgians have voted, including more than 1.7 million who cast ballots in person.

Nearly 40% Of Georgia Hospitals Earned Average Marks For Safety From Independent Watchdog

"Roughly four in 10 Georgia hospitals earned a grade of C," according to a new analysis from an independent national watchdog.

Georgia Receives $100M Federal Grant For Health Care Infrastructure

The CDC awarded the DPH $99.8 million over a five-year period for "strengthening public health infrastructure, work force and data systems."

Report: Charter School Enrollment Increases In Georgia

"More Georgia students are attending charter schools, while enrollment at public schools is declining," according to a new report.

Georgia Unemployment Rate Increased In October, But Still Trails National Average

In October, Georgia's unemployment rate stood at 2.9%, down from 3.4% a year ago. Meanwhile, the national rate was 3.7%.

Study Finds Most Dangerous Roads In Georgia Are All In The Atlanta Metro Area

"A fifth of deadly crashes involved drunken driving, while a similar amount (19%) were connected to speeding," per the MoneyGeek analysis.

Georgia Decides 2022: Voters Get Final Say On Senate Race, Balance Of Power On Election Day

A busy early voting period wrapped up Friday with more than 1.8 million Georgians having cast in-person votes in the Warnock-Walker runoff.

REAL ID Deadline Extended Again: What It Means For GA Residents

According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, all permanent licenses that were issued after 2012 are Real ID compliant.

Federal Coronavirus Relief Aid To Deliver $250 Million To Help Bridge Georgia's Digital Divide

Dozens of Georgia counties with spotty access to high-speed internet will be eligible for a $250 million pot of grant funding.

In Senate Stretch Run, Herschel Walker Asks: Is It Better To Be A Vampire, Or A Werewolf?

Sen. Raphael Warnock's reelection bid received a late boost from former President Barack Obama, who urged supporters to show up in force.

GA Senate Runoff: Nearly 1.4M Early Votes Cast In Warnock-Walker Race

The final day to early vote is Friday, and Election Day is Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Georgia GOP Chairman, Trump Chief Advisor Dealt Setbacks In Fulton Election Probe

The Georgia Republican Party chairman and a close advisor to former President Donald Trump were dealt setbacks this week.

'Very High' Flu Activity In GA As RSV, COVID Also Circulate

Though the 'tripledemic' is largely affecting children, a public health emergency has not been declared.

Georgia, Other States Settle Smartphone Ad Case With Google, IHeartMedia

Georgia to receive nearly $1.2 million following settlement over ads with "allegedly false endorsements" of Google Pixel 4 smartphone.

Georgia Moves Forward With Plan To Implement Work Requirements For Medicaid Coverage

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) announced that the state will begin a work-for-Medicaid program, called Georgia Pathways, in July 2023.

Warnock, Walker Battle In Georgia Senate Runoff With Half A Million Ballots Already Cast

Neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote during the Nov. 8 election, setting up Tuesday’s showdown.

New Georgia ‘Dirty Dozen' Update Spotlights Clean Water Act's Power To Rein In Polluters

Pollution sullied Linda Smith's childhood swimming hole on the Canoochee River over two decades ago, and she began documenting the damage.

Georgia Power Wants To Bill Ratepayers For Grid Upgrade, Shareholder Gains

A co-founder of an Atlanta org., that aids underserved youth urged Georgia Power to consider families who dress children before sunrise.

Active Shooter Hoax Targets Georgia High Schools

Officials at schools where active shooters were reported to be Wednesday said investigations showed the reports were false.

Report Gives Georgia High Marks For Economic Freedom

The Economic Freedom of North America 2022 report from the Canadian-based Fraser Institute ranked Georgia eighth.

Georgia Receives $6.4M Federal Grant To Help With Planning Of Broadband Deployment

State Sen. Tonya Anderson, D-Lithonia, lauded President Joe Biden’s administration for awarding Georgia the grant.

Black Voters And Students, Home For The Holidays, Help Drive Early Turnout For Georgia Senate Race

Early voting in the U.S. Senate runoff got off to a busy start in Georgia, with more than half a million ballots cast as of Monday night.

Georgia Supreme Court Grants Stay, Allowing State's Six-Week Abortion Ban To Take Effect

The move stayed a lower court's ruling.

Company Planning Bryan County EV Power Electric System Plant

Hyundai Mobis plans to spend $926 million to build the 1.2 million-square-foot facility in Richmond Hill.

Georgia Republicans, Democrats Elect New Leaders For Upcoming Legislative Term

“The upcoming legislative session will be a historic one, with new leaders in both the Senate and the House,” Sen. John F. Kennedy said.

Georgia Power's Long Campaign For State Approval To Sign Off On 12 Percent Rate Hike Nears Final Showdown

The final weeks of Georgia Power's $2.9 billion rate case will determine whether state regulators sign off on plans for customer fees.

GA Senate Runoff: Early Voting Starts, Absentee Ballot Requests End

Voters have through Monday, Nov. 28, to request an absentee ballot and through Dec. 2 to early vote in the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia.

Georgia Supreme Court Restores State's Strict Six-Week Abortion Ban, For Now

Most abortions are once again illegal in Georgia pending a state Supreme Court decision, the report indicates.

Georgians Can Start Voting Saturday After Thanksgiving, With State Supreme Court Ruling In Warnock Lawsuit

Early voting is set for over a dozen Georgia counties both days on post-Thanksgiving weekend, after this state Supreme Court ruling.

Voting Rights Advocates, Democrats Urge Voters To Cast A Ballot Early And Avoid Mailing It In

Democratic-leaning groups are urging Georgians to cast their ballots in person if they can for the Dec. 6 runoff election.

Can Warnock Or Walker Win Over The 81,000 Georgians Who Voted For The Libertarian?

What is to become of the 81,278 voters who marked their ballots for Libertarian Chase Oliver in Georgia's U.S. Senate race?

Where To Buy Or Cut Your Own Fresh Christmas Tree In GA

Georgia residents have several options for buying fresh Christmas trees, including at garden centers.

Georgia Leaders Pay Tribute To Speaker David Ralston As He Lies In State At Capitol

House Speaker Ralston made his final journey to the Georgia Capitol Tuesday as throngs of lawmakers and staff gathered to say goodbye.