Travis McMichael Blurted Racial Slur Following Arbery Slaying, GBI Says

BRUNSWICK – Ahmaud Arbery’s killer used an obscenity and a racial slur after killing the 25-year-old Brunswick man with a shotgun last F ...

Ossoff Wins Democratic Senate Primary As GA Results Trickle In

Jon Ossoff won the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. David Perdue; the race was called 24 hours after most GA polls closed.

GA Primary: Raffensperger To Investigate Votes In Fulton, DeKalb

Georgia's Republican secretary of state will look into poll problems in Fulton and DeKalb counties, both dominated by Democrats.

Webinars to help Atlanta-area entrepreneurs

​Patricia Houston, Founder and COO of MMR LIVE, will offer insights and advice during a series of small business development workshops.

Congressional Dems Lay Out Expansive Police Reform Plans

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats outlined their vision for sweeping police reforms on Capitol Hill Monday, following weeks of nation ...

Athens Officials Want To Push Confederate Monument Off Pedestal

Athens officials debate removal of monument

Percentage Of Positive Coronavirus Tests Slowly Increasing In GA

With more than 544,000 tests administered for the coronavirus, Georgia's positive rate is 10 percent. A week ago, it was 9 percent.

GA Primary: Some Cobb County Precincts Stay Open Until 8 p.m.

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger launched an investigation Tuesday into voting issues in Fulton and DeKalb counties.

Georgia Dems Finally Face Off In High-Stakes U.S. Senate Primary

WASHINGTON — Georgia Democrats are increasingly bullish that their candidate will oust Republican Sen. David Perdue in November.

Coronavirus: Georgia Adds 397 New Cases, 2 More Deaths

Georgia reported 397 new coronavirus cases and two more deaths on June 7.

Lawmakers Ready Bills For Ethylene Oxide Transparency, Coal Ash Fee Hike

Several environmental bills – including a high-profile ethylene oxide spill reporting measure – have been teed back up in a House commit ...

GA Beach Conference Season Ebbs As Pandemic Keeps Pols, Lobbyists Away

This is usually the beach convention season for lobbyists, state lawmakers and others to gather on Georgia's coast. Not this year.

More Lawmakers Push For Quick Repeal Of Georgia’s Citizen’s Arrest Law

As momentum builds for a hate crimes law in Georgia, there also now appears to be growing legislative support to repeal a controversial ...

Former UGA Quarterback Apologizes For 'Elite White People' Text

Jake Fromm, now a rookie with the Buffalo Bills, suggested in a 2019 text message chat that only elite white people be able to afford guns.

Lawmakers Press Change To Citizen’s Arrest Law Cited In Arbery Case

Georgia lawmakers are considering revising the state’s citizen’s arrest law after a southeast Georgia prosecutor cited it as a justifica ...

Rep. Collins, Stacey Abrams Spar In Virtual Hearing Over Voting Rights

Two high-profile Georgia politicians quarrelled over voting rights on Wednesday during a virtual U.S. House hearing over en ...

State Lawmakers Plan To Resume 2020 Legislative Session June 15

Georgia lawmakers are set to return to the Capitol on June 15, more than three months after they abruptly suspended the 2020 legislative ...

PSC Gives Utilities OK To Once Again Cut Service To Delinquent Customers

Utility customers who have fallen behind on electricity and natural gas bills during the COVID-19 crisis could have their service cut.

Think 28-3 When Getting Back 'Normalcy'

Is it time to spike the football on Georgia’s ‘reopening’?

Cuts Proposal Spells Doom For State-Run Markets

Several farmers markets across Georgia could close in budget crunch

Pre-Kindergarten Classes On Chopping Block

Georgia slashes spending; Pre-K looks to be in danger

Georgia Colleges, Universities Project Cutting 1,900 Jobs

Georgia State University will be hit hardest by pandemic-related cuts, followed by the University of Georgia and Kennesaw State.

Gutherie Worried For Vietnam Veterans Place In Memory

Georgia veteran concerned ‘Who’s Going To Remember Vietnam Veterans’

Southern Co. Looks To Achiveve Goal By 2025

Claims it will hit ‘Net Zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Unemployed Georgians Remains Historically High

Jobless claims slow; struggles remain for record number of idled workers

Georgia Early Voting Underway

State eases county absentee ballot rules before June 9 primary

Gig Workers Falling On Tough Times Amid Pandemic

Economy craters; pet groomer hopes to land on feet

Kemp Pushing Hard To Host Convention

Governor courting GOP convention after Trump threatens to dump Charlotte

Two Different Tests Still Counted To Show GA Coronavirus Numbers

It's still unclear how many COVID-19 tests were only for antibodies. Georgia promises to straighten that out "as soon as possible."

Georgia Guard Blackhawk Copters Schedule Flyover On Memorial Day

The helicopters will fly over sites not previously covered, including Stone Mountain Park and Lake Lanier.

Some Georgia Parks Limiting Visitor Volume For Social Distancing

Check before you travel — Tallulah Gorge and Sweetwater Creek are among the parks turning visitors away over the Memorial Day weekend.

Judge Upholds Dunn's Stance On Recording

Middle Georgia Federal Court affirms right to record in public spaces

Man Who Filmed Arbery Video Arrested

Bryan charged with murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment

MARTA Hits Record Low Amid Pandemic

The coronavirus has been a rough ride for Georgia’s public transit, which saw a 75 percent drop in ridership in April versus last year.

Most Will Stay Home Memorial Day Weekend: GA Survey Results

A survey of Georgia Patch readers shows most will stay put and stay safe for the Memorial Day weekend.

Virtual Town Halls with Nurses Running for Office in Georgia

Georgia CAPRN hosts free virtual Town Hall meetings May 24, 26 & 28 so voters can learn more about the 13 nurses running for office.

Grilling Safety Tips: Memorial Day 2020

Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when the grill is out this weekend.

'We Make Mistakes': Gov. Kemp On Coronavirus Statistical Errors

"Please steer clear of personal attacks," Gov. Brian Kemp said at Thursday's coronavirus briefing. "We are all in this fight together."

Attorneys Caution Public Opinion Amid Investigation

Lawyers say public shouldn't judge men charged in Arbery shooting

Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Forced Election Bid

Blackwell replacement can serve without running for election until 2022