State Lawmakers Take Aim At ‘Obscene' Public School Books And Lessons On Race

Called the "Protect Students First Act," many believe its prime purpose would be to whitewash history, intimidate educators, and censor.

Georgia Senate Committee OKs Bill To Ban Access To Abortion Pills By Mail

Senate Republicans have advanced a proposal that would bar abortion medication from being mailed to Georgia women.

The Conservative Thomas Is Called By Democrats "Racially Insensitive," And "A Hypocrite And Traitor"

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas could be honored with a statue on the grounds of the state Capitol, despite outcry from Democrats.

Bipartisan Group Of Georgia Lawmakers Push Bill To Prevent Okefenokee Mining

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers filed a bill aimed at protecting the National Wildlife Refuge from mining operations.

HBCU Leaders Decry Waves Of Bomb Threats As Federal Investigators Probe Origin

Reports indicate Albany State University, Fort Valley State, and Spelman College in Georgia were targeted, with an investigation ongoing.

Georgia Chief Justice Says State's Courts Could Struggle With Backlogs For Years

Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice David Nahmias said factors include limited resources, operating courts safely, and a backlog of cases.

Support Grows At State House For Extended Medicaid Coverage For New Moms

Tina Marie Marsden's son was about four months old when she was diagnosed with postpartum cardiomyopathy.

Jury Selection To Start This Week In Federal Hate Crimes Trial Of Arbery Killers McMichael, McMichael, and Bryan

The trial is scheduled to begin Monday for these white men accused of harboring racial animus, which led to them shooting Mr. Arbery dead.

Democrats Say They Believe There Should Be More Focus On Gun Safety, Rebuff Republicans

The Republican Georgia Senate Majority Caucus legislative priorities for 2022 include dismantling license requirements.

Kemp And Perdue Both Say Their Free Speech Is At Risk In Suit Over Governor's Uncapped Fundraising

Lawyers for Gov. Brian Kemp and former Sen. David Perdue continued their arguments last week.

McMichaels Withdraw Guilty Pleas To Set Up Hate Crimes Trial In Arbery Killing

Ahmaud Arbery's parents, the report says, found the initial proposed agreement for federal prison for the McMichaels "too lenient."

Democrats Continue Uphill Fight Against GOP State Lawmakers' Local Maps

The passing of this legislation "flies in the face of long-established legislative norms," say the Democrats, who will continue the fight.

Missing Georgia Boy Found Safe; Amber Alert Canceled

Law enforcement officials said they located Brayden Dobbs, 4, in Douglas County, Georgia. His mother has been arrested.

Kia Starts Production Of 2023 Sportage In Georgia

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp attended the recent unveiling of the new Kia Sportage and helped drive it off the assembly line.

State Lawmakers Consider Changes To College Loan Program Plagued By Defaults

When Emily Bressler was a sophomore at Armstrong State University in Savannah, she faced a problem familiar to many college students.

In Commentary, Trump's Dangerous Intentions, Impunity, And Nonsense Are Analyzed

Like his buddy Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump is a thug willing to use violence to achieve what he cannot achieve by legitimate means.

FBI Probes Bomb Threats Against HBCUs; Campuses Reopen After No Explosives Are Found

More than 20 FBI offices nationally, investigate; From Georgia, Spelman College, Albany State, and Fort Valley State were targeted.

GA Church Goes Up In Flames After Propane Tank Explosion

Worshipers at a Georgia church were forced to vacate their pews after a fast-spreading fire broke out following a propane tank explosion.

Teenage Girl Struck Out Ruth, Gehrig ... Fact or Fiction?

More than 80 years ago, 17-year-old Jackie Mitchell struck out baseball’s powerful sluggers

House Bills To Create State-Funded School Vouchers Advance, Draw Criticism

Two bills authored by Woodstock Republican state Rep. Wes Cantrell drew objections from Democrats, parents, and education experts.

Georgia Power Plans To Finish Shift From Coal-Fired Plants By 2035

Georgia Power plans to power down the last of its coal-fired plants by 2035, when Plant Bowen in northwest Georgia is poised to close.

Federal Judge To Rule Soon On Kemp's Uncapped Fundraising War Chest

Gov. Brian Kemp and former Senator David Perdue won't duke it out at the ballot box until May, but lawyers for both candidates faced off.

Democrats Cry Foul Over GOP State Lawmakers' Remake Of Local Redistricting

There were objections, the report states, from the Democratic majority of the county's legislative caucus, and commissioners themselves.

U.S. House Votes To Name Atlanta Post Office For The Late Rep. John Lewis

The U.S. House passed legislation Tuesday night to rename a U.S. postal office in Atlanta after the late Civil Rights icon, Rep. John Lewis.

Nearly A Year After Georgia Mass Shootings, Bill To Loosen Gun Rules On The Move

Democrat Sen. Parent cited spikes in aggravated assaults with weapons in the year following the passage of similar laws in Arizona, Alaska.

Criminal Justice Reform Efforts In Georgia Legislature Collide With "Back-The-Blue" Mood

Justice reform advocates want to build on momentum with new legislation to remove barriers for the jobless who have criminal records.

State Coal Ash Cleanup Process Unsettled After New Federal EPA Directive

Georgia's environmental regulator says his agency (the EPD) is adjusting to a “new interpretation" of an Obama-Era coal-ash disposal rule.

The Authors Indicate "Special Interests Rather Than Common Sense" Is The Rule In Georgia

High-paid influence peddlers are working under the Gold Dome. Some of what they are “peddling” isn't in Georgia's best interests.

New Cobb City Proposals Gain Momentum Despite Qualms Of Some Leaders

More than 140,000 Cobb County residents could soon have new hometowns as a wave of cityhood bills moved forward in the Georgia House.

Elections Chief Calls For Release Of Report That Claims Georgia Voting System Vulnerable

Secretary of State Raffensperger is requesting the release of a confidential report detailing problems with the state's electronic system.

Georgia College Students With Criminal Records Campaign To Move ‘Beyond The Box'

Applying for college is a stressful time for any student, but Abigail Cook faced more difficulties than most.

House Bill To Extend ‘Free Speech' Areas Campus-Wide Spurs First Amendment Debate

On Tuesday, Matthew Wiersema strapped his GoPro, grabbed his megaphone and came to downtown Atlanta next to the Georgia State Univ., campus.

House Speaker Unveils Broad Legislation To Improve Access To Mental Health Aid

The measure is "envisioned as the beginning of a commitment to remake the state’s mental health system," the report states.

Top Georgia GOP Candidates Woo Party Faithful With Culture War Visions

Republican candidates for Georgia's highest offices made their cases in front of some of the party's most dedicated voters recently.

Fulton DA Gets Go-Ahead To Call Special Grand Jury For Trump Investigation

A panel of Fulton County Superior Court judges approved allowing Willis to summon a special grand jury to investigate Trump.

Atlanta Mayor Takes Opposition To Buckhead Split To State Capitol

Atlanta's new mayor, Andre Dickens, brought his campaign to keep Georgia's capital city intact to the lawmakers who backed the movement.

Georgia Senate Votes Down Amendment To Ban Noncitizen Voting

A Georgia Republican senator's proposal for a constitutional amendment barring noncitizens from voting was defeated on Monday.

Advocates For Increased Mental Health Services Rally At Capitol For More Support

There was a time when Jasmine Turner was reluctant to talk about her recovery from addiction. But today, she will share.

"Trumpian Curse On All Things Kemp," Perdue Tactics Dog The Governor

Gov. Brian Kemp announced last week he plans to give $1.6 billion in surplus revenues back to Georgia's taxpayers.

Augusta Boxing Club Holds Fight of the Hearts Fundraiser

Proceeds from the nonprofit's event will benefit its Experience of a Lifetime program