$1B Tax Relief Signed: Timeline For Up To $500 Refunds

The Georgia Department of Revenue told Patch when officials are expected to roll out $1 billion in surplus income tax refunds.

$1B Tax Refunds: Kemp To Sign GA Bill For Rebates, Lower Rate

See how much you could get in a surplus income tax refund amid Gov. Brian Kemp's plans to authorize $1B in GA rebates.

Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs: GA Leaders React

Some Georgia leaders support President Donald Trump in his latest measure, pausing tariffs for 90 days.

New Tariffs: These 10 Products May Get Pricier In GA

Footwear, iPhones, spices and items from cyber-retailers Shein and Temu could cost more in GA due to President Donald Trump's new tariffs.

The Trump Tariff Effect In GA: What Products Will Cost More?

A Georgia lawmaker is supporting a measure that would veto tariffs established by President Donald Trump.

Feds Cut $1B In Food Aid, Impacting GA Farmers, Food Banks

Education officials reportedly stated a $7.1 million deal between GA and the USDA will end after June, impacting schools statewide.

Trump Signs Order Changing Election Rules: What That Means For GA

A key GA official supports President Trump's overhaul of U.S. elections, requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.

$1B Refund, Tax Cut Passed By GA Assembly

The Georgia Senate gave House Bill 112 the final passage, allowing $1 billion in a surplus income tax refund to go to filers.

Trump To Sign Order Closing Dept. Of Education: See GA Impacts

Here's how GA residents could be affected by the closure of the Department of Education, which President Donald Trump has deemed wasteful.

New Changes For Social Security Filing: What To Do In GA

The Social Security changes, intended to reduce fraud, potentially affect about 72.5 million Americans, including in Georgia.

New GA Labor Commissioner To Make History When Sworn In

Georgia's newest labor commissioner, Bárbara Rivera Holmes, will make history as the first Latina to hold a statewide constitutional office.

Trump Proposal To Eliminate Federal Taxes At 150K: What It Means In GA

More than 76 percent of Americans earn less than $150,000 annually, according to the latest figures. Here's what that means for Georgia.

Tariffs Proposed On Some Wine, Alcohol Products: What To Know In GA

President Donald Trump threatened the tariffs in an escalating trade war. See what to know in Georgia.

Education Dept. To Cut Half Its Staff: See Possible GA Impacts

Impacted U.S. Department of Education staff will be placed on administrative leave starting March 21. See what happens to federal aid in GA.

$1B Income Tax Refund OKed By GA House

The passage of Georgia House Bill 112 came on the day Gov. Brian Kemp signed the newest budget for Annual Fiscal Year 2025.

Trump Preps Order To Close Dept. Of Education: See GA Impacts

An administration official reportedly said the order could be signed as early as Thursday. Here is what to know in Georgia.

Atlanta Faces $521 Million Shortfall, Earning a "C" Grade

New report by Truth in Accounting analyzes Atlanta's financial report

New Tariffs Take Effect: What That Could Mean For GA Consumers

At least one GA congressional leader has voiced her support for the U.S. tariffs on products imported from Mexico and Canada. Find out who.

GA Supreme Court Elects Next Chief Justice

The Georgia Supreme Court has decided who will succeed Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs, who is resigning from the high court.

Trump Considering Big Changes For Postal Service: What To Know In GA

Georgia has had a rough history with the U.S. Postal Service amid mail delays and service disruptions.

House Budget Bill Could Slash Medicaid: How GA Reps Voted

The resolution was a step toward delivering President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”​​ with trillions in spending cuts and tax breaks.

GA's Chief Justice Resigns From Supreme Court

Gov. Brian Kemp will appoint a new justice to replace Michael P. Boggs on the Georgia Supreme Court, state officials say.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Begin? What To Know In GA

Nearly every U.S. state has considered multiple time zone bills since 2015, including in Georgia.

Kemp On CDC Mass Layoffs: Fed Government Could Use 'Rightsizing'

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency recently fired nearly 1,300 CDC probationary staffers, according to media reports.

Medicaid Cuts, Billionaire Tax Breaks: GA Reaction To House Budget

The budget plan directs a variety of House committees to cut spending by at least $1.5 trillion. See what Georgia lawmakers are saying.

'Red, White And Blueland': Bill Would Let Trump Buy, Rename Greenland

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, backs President Trump's proposal to buy Greenland and said it's new name could be "Red, White and Blueland."

GA Bill Seeks To Add 10 Commandments In Public Schools

A GOP-backed bill could mandate that Georgia's public schools display the Ten Commandments amid guns being found at schools.

How New Tariffs Could Impact Prices In GA

Some product costs could rise for GA consumers as a result of retaliatory tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on key U.S. trade partners.

White House Rescinds Federal Aid Freeze In GA

The Trump administration's pause on federal grants and loans, which drew criticism from some GA elected officials, was rescinded Wednesday.

Arrests Made In GA ICE Raids

Arrests began Sunday in Georgia during federal immigration raids across the U.S., state authorities said.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Ex-ATL Mayor, Teases Bid For GA Governor: Report

Ex-Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' consideration for Georgia governor comes on the heels of her tenure as a federal senior adviser.

42 Jan. 6 Defendants From GA Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act

One of the people pardoned in GA includes a student convicted of assaulting a police officer and sitting in former V.P. Mike Pence's chair.

GA Guide To Donald Trump’s Inauguration As 47th President

Members of GA’s congressional district have a limited number of free tickets available to constituents to watch the swearing-in ceremony.

National Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter: What’s Open, Closed In GA

President Joe Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last month.

These New GA Laws Go Into Effect On Jan. 1

From school vouchers to how homeless people can vote and limits on kratom sales, here are some of the GA laws going into effect on Jan. 1.

A Life In Photos: Former President Jimmy Carter

The 39th U.S. president, Jimmy Carter, died at 100. See photos of the life and legacy the Georgia native and Nobel laureate left behind.

Fani Willis Removed From Trump's Election Interference Case

Fulton County DA Fani Willis has been removed from an election interference case due to a romantic relationship with her top prosecutor.

Social Security Retirement Age Going Up In 2025: What It Means In GA

The full retirement age will rise in January to match a growing expected lifespan, according to a law passed in 1983.

GA's Top Prosecutor Plans 2026 Bid For Governor

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr on Thursday said he is planning to run for governor in 2026, following Gov. Brian Kemp's exit.

'I Can't Buy Food': Giuliani Fundraises After GA Defamation Case

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was ordered to pay two Georgia election workers $148 million after being found liable of defamation.