Former Candidate For Governor To Submit $128,000 To End Long-Running Ethics Fight

A former Georgia Republican candidate for governor is accused of misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions.

Klobuchar To Georgia Democrats: ‘Get Mad And Vote,' In Response To Potential Overturn Of Roe V. Wade

Georgia Democrats face major headwinds going into this year's midterms, but they are looking to the not-so-distant past for inspiration.

Beef Sold At GA Whole Foods Stores Could Contain Plastic: USDA

Consumers reported finding hard, rigid plastic in some ground beef sold at Whole Foods stores in GA and nationwide, according to the USDA.

Hyundai Plans Electric Vehicle Plant In Georgia With Tax Incentives Unclear

It is unclear whether Georgia might offer tax incentives to lure Hyundai to the state.

U.S. Representative And Pharmacist From Georgia Urges Biden To Schedule Fentanyl As Drug Of Abuse

According to Georgia Department of Public Health, between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, fentanyl-involved overdose deaths rose 106.2%.

Georgia's Tax Collections In April Were Up Nearly 80% From Year Before

The state took in more than $5 billion, an increase of $2.2 billion from a year ago.

U.S. Representative And Pharmacist From Georgia Urges Biden To Schedule Fentanyl As Drug Of Abuse

Georgia is seeing increasing numbers of fentanyl-involved overdose deaths, and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem.

New Georgia Law Creates Tax Credit For Donations To Qualified Law Enforcement Foundations

Senate Bill 361 allows businesses and individual taxpayers to claim a tax credit for contributions to qualified law enforcement foundations.

Georgia Governor Signs Fiscal 2023 Budget

The plan taking effect July 1 exceeds $57.9 billion when including other funds, such as more than $17.6 billion in federal money and grants.

Advocate Health: Six State, 67-Hospital Merger A Taxpayer Loss, Says One State Treaurer

Dale Folwell said taxpayers will lose on deal to "tax-exempt, multibillion-dollar investment companies disguised as nonprofit hospitals."

Georgia Has Record Voter Volume During Early Voting

During the second week of early voting for Georgia's 2022 primary election, nearly 270,000 Georgians cast early votes.

Pence To Rally With Kemp On Eve of May 24 GA Primary

Former Vice President Mike Pence is the latest Republican to defy former President Donald Trump in supporting Gov. Brian Kemp.

GA Good News: Amazon Future Engineer, Dr. Seuss Museum, Halcyon Market

Good news stories in GA this week include a teacher receiving a national award from Amazon, Dr. Seuss-themed 'Horse Museum' and a Boy Scout.

GA Weather: Scattered Rain, Thunderstorm Chances In Weekend Forecast

Thunderstorms, scattered rain showers, and humidity are in the GA forecast this weekend. Here's the latest.

Ludacris Buys Private Jet After Graduating From Georgia State

Rapper and actor Ludacris showed off his new private jet on social media after receiving an honorary degree from Georgia State.

Think Tank Study Blames Government Rules For Soaring House Prices, As Speculation Drives Market

A Georgia policy think tank's report argues that too many government regulations drive up the cost to build new homes.

Election Officials Make Their Voices Heard As Battleground States Debate Voting Laws

As legislators pushed through a restrictive voting bill during 2021, Bartow County election supervisor Kirk felt frustrated, sidelined.

Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse 2022: When To See It In Georgia

The first lunar eclipse of 2022 is also called a super blood moon eclipse because the moon will look red. Here's when to look for it in GA.

GA Weekend Events: Tacos & Tequila, Night Hike, Tim McGraw Tour

There are several events happening this weekend in Metro Atlanta.

University System Ends Era Of Free-Speech Zones On Georgia's College Campuses

When Georgia college students return to campuses in the fall, they could be in for more spirited intellectual debate than they're used to.

Pandemic-Fueled Apple Union Movement Unlikely To Spur A Trend In Right-To-Work Georgia

Inside the Apple store at Cumberland Mall, business is brisk on a Thursday afternoon. There is not a whiff of discontent among retailers.

Georgia, With Its "Seven Natural Wonders" -- Commentary

Of the Seven Natural Wonders in Georgia, only one has become globally transcendent, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world.

Racial Profiling Denied By GA Sheriff In Drug Search Of HBCU Team Bus

When deputies searched a Black lacrosse team's bus for drugs, it sparked outrage and a denial of wrongdoing from the county's Black sheriff.

Faculty At Georgia Colleges Facing Diminished Role In Hiring University Presidents

The Georgia Board of Regents, which oversees the state's public universities, is set to consider a rule change at Tuesday's meeting.

Juliette Residents Tap Into New County Water Line, But Coal Ash Concerns Remain

(Andrea Goolsby speaks wistfully about the taste of water fresh from the well at her childhood home in Juliette.)

A Few Glitches Raise Eyebrows In Record-Setting Georgia Early Voting

It is driven by "hotly contested primary races" for the U.S. Senate, the report states.

How Did Georgia Power's Sense of Entitlement Come About?

Entitlement: “The condition of having a right to have, do, or get something.” –The Britannica Dictionary.

Georgia Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst

Safety grades by the health care watchdog group Leapfrog for 2022 show 19 GA hospitals earned an A, while 4 got a D during the pandemic.

Georgia Court Rules That Taylor Greene Can Run For Re-Election To Congress

Georgia court rule follows a challenge that she should be disqualified because of her purported connection to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

Gas Prices Surge In GA As Oil Prices Rise; Up 12 Cents From Last Week

On Monday, gas averaged $3.83 a gallon in Georgia, up 12 cents from last week, according to GasBuddy.

Georgia Officials Say Marjorie Taylor Greene Will Not Be Disqualified As A Candidate

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is eligible to appear on the ballot for re-election, following a judge's ruling.

Kemp Signs Into Law Georgia Bill That Would Allow Nonprofits To Offer Free Maternity Services

Under Betsy's Law, local governments can't constrain requirements on these residences, unless they apply to a single-family residence.

Experts Say That Georgia Lawmakers Missed Opportunities For Education Reform This Session

"Multiple bills were put forward that would have expanded access to education to all students in the state," Corey Burres said.

Georgia Could Receive $636 Million As Part Of Opioid Settlement

Gov. Brian Kemp signed measure that opens door to $636 million for state and local governments to bolster opioid treatment and prevention.

Georgia's Kemp Signs Campus Free Speech Bill Into Law

House Bill 1, the Forming Open and Robust University Minds Act, ostensibly aims to protect free speech rights anywhere on college campuses.

Potential Supreme Court Ruling Could Restore Georgia's 'Fetal Heartbeat' Law

Per a Politico report, the nation’s highest court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, which established abortion as a constitutional right.

Record Numbers Of Georgia Voters Cast Early Ballots In Primary Election

27,298 Georgians cast early ballots. That is three times the number on first day of 2018 primary, nearly twice as many on June 2020 primary.

State, Local Officials Will Give $1.5B In Incentives For Rivian Electric Truck Plant In Georgia

Rivian plans to build a new $5 billion plant at Stanton Springs North along Interstate 20 in Morgan and Newton counties.

Food Trucks Will Be Able To Operate In Multiple Counties Under New Georgia Law

Mobile food service establishments with up-to-date permits allowed to operate in multiple counties without a permit for every jurisdiction.

New Georgia Law Will Ban The Online Sale Of Stolen Goods From A Retail Store

Officials say Senate Bill 332targets so-called "organized retail crime" and safeguards consumers who unknowi ...