How Main Street Businesses In GA Could Recoup Tariff Costs

Congressional Democrats and small business advocates say Main Street businesses should be first in line for tariff refunds.

GA Leaders Speak On SCOTUS Ruling On Trump's Illegal Tariffs

By a 6-3 vote Friday, the justices said the president violated federal law by imposing sweeping tariffs around the world. GA leaders react.

Sweeping Income Tax Relief Package Voted On By GA Senate

This comes nearly a month after Gov. Brian Kemp proposed a third round of income tax rebates for Georgia taxpayers.

GA Travelers Without REAL ID Face New Fee Feb. 1

A $45 “ConfirmID” fee will be issued for ​Georgia domestic air travelers who have not secured their Real IDs.

FBI Raids Fulton Elections Hub Amid Trump's 2020 Fraud Claims: Reports

Fulton County officials and President Donald Trump have accused each other of misconduct in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.

GA Dems To Block Trump's $10B Bid For ICE After Deadly Shooting

U.S. senators will vote on an overall $64.4 billion bid to fund Homeland Security​ in an effort to avoid a partial government shutdown.

$1B In Tax Rebates, $2K Teacher Bonuses Proposed In GA Budget

Georgia taxpayers would receive up to $500 per person in tax rebates under Gov. Brian Kemp's final budget proposal.

U.S. Inflation Slows Unexpectedly: Here’s What It Means For GA Grocery Prices

Overall, consumers are still paying about 1.9 percent more for groceries than they were a year ago.

GA Pastor Slams NPS For MLK, Juneteenth Removal From Free Entry Days

The National Park Service will allow free entry to its sites on President Donald Trump's birthday but not on Juneteenth or MLK Jr. Day.

New Work Requirements For SNAP In GA: What To Know

SNAP rules now include more "able-bodied" adults, as well as military veterans, homeless people and young adults aging out of foster care.

New Details On $1K 'Trump Accounts' For GA Babies

Here's how Georgians can open a "Trump Account," a new savings tool where money is invested in the stock market on behalf of a child.

Judge Dismisses Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump

The ruling ended the last effort to punish the president in the courts for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Local residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today

Race To Replace GA Rep. Jumpstarted With Veteran's Bid

Georgia-based Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is resigning from office, leaving her former opponent vying to replace her.

Fake Pizza Deliveries, Bomb Threat Plague GA GOP Lawmaker Challenging Trump

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been the target of a bomb threat and fake pizza deliveries after cutting ties with Pres. Donald Trump.

Back Pay For Federal Workers: 5 Things To Know In GA

See when federal workers in Georgia are expected to receive their "superchecks" after a 43-day government shutdown has ended.

House Votes To End Shutdown: See How GA Delegation Voted

The measure funds much of the government through Jan. 30 and provides funding for some agencies through the end of next September.

Trump Proposes $2K Tariff Dividend: Who Would Qualify In GA?

​President Donald Trump advised giving most Americans at least $2,000 from tariff revenue collected by his administration.

GA SNAP To Fund Up To 65% Of Food Aid Benefits: See When

Georgia officials announced a plan for releasing partial EBT benefits for families receiving food assistance during the shutdown.

Lawmakers Move To End Shutdown: How GA Senators Voted

A group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies. See what this means for Georgia.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Notches Landslide Victory, Projections Show

ATL Mayor Andre Dickens defeated three challengers in his re-election bid, receiving more than 80 percent of votes cast in early returns.

Atlanta Election 2025: Overstreet Leads Race For City Council President

Atlanta City Council incumbents led the charge in the 2025 general election. See updated results.

Voting Time Changes In Atlanta General Election 2025

See when polls will now close in the City of Atlanta in the 2025 general election.

SNAP Benefits Partially Restored: What It Means For GA

At least 1.4 million Georgia residents rely on SNAP, a grocery assistance program that has been in limbo since the government shutdown.

Atlanta Mayoral Race 2025 Pits Dickens Against 3 Hopefuls

See where Atlanta mayoral candidates stand on housing, bridging the gap between city and state officials, flooding and food insecurity.

2 Vying For Atlanta City Council President: General Election Guide

Ahead of the Nov. 4 election, Atlanta City Council candidates debated job cuts, funding loss and an attack on the Black community.

GA SNAP Payments Ordered During Government Shutdown, Courts Say

It wasn't immediately clear how quickly the EBT cards that GA beneficiaries use to buy groceries could be reloaded after the ruling.

GA Voter Guide 2025: Key Races, Find Your Polling Place

See information on how to vote in Georgia's 2025 general election Tuesday, which will determine several key municipal races.

Kemp Rejects Idea To Spend $14B Surplus To Fund SNAP Amid Government Shutdown

GA Head Start, WIC and SNAP programs could lose funding if Congress and the Trump administration does not reopen the federal government.

GA SNAP Benefits Won't Go Out In November, Officials Confirm

Georgia leaders react after nearly 1.4 million residents are set to lose their EBT benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Major Change Affecting Social Security Payments In GA For 2026

See the new average cost-of-living adjustment for nearly 2 million of Georgia's retirees and disabled beneficiaries.

Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In GA

Loan forgiveness will be processed for those eligible in certain repayment plans. See what to know in Georgia.

SNAP Benefits Halted In GA Due To Government Shutdown

Millions of Americans will not receive SNAP benefits until the federal government shutdown ends. Here's what that means for Georgia.

Trump Freezes $1.1M In GA Funding To Pressure Dems To End Shutdown: Report

Amid the ongoing shutdown, ​the Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion in funding for Democratic-led districts.

How Government Shutdown Could Impact Social Security Benefits In GA

Thousands of Social Security Administration employees — about 12 percent of the staff — have been furloughed during the shutdown.

‘No Kings’ Protests Planned This Weekend Across GA: What To Know

At past "No Kings" rallies, protesters peacefully demonstrated against what they say are authoritarian policies of President Donald Trump.

Early Voting Begins In GA General Election 2025

See information on how to vote early in Georgia's 2025 general election, which will determine who fills several municipal seats.

Federal Government Shuts Down: What To Know In GA

​About 750,000 federal workers, including some from Georgia, are expected to be furloughed amid a federal government shutdown.

Nearly 111K GA Workers Could Be Affected By Fed Shutdown

Congress has until Sept. 30 to come to an agreement on financing for FY 2026 to avoid a shutdown and possibly impact 111,000 GA workers.

GA's High Court Rules On DA Fani Willis' Appeal In Trump Case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis appealed a ruling that removed her from President Donald Trump's election subversion case in GA.