Georgia governor enacts 10 new public safety laws, spurring immigration control
Gov. Brian Kemp had high praise for Georgia law enforcement and public safety officers during Wednesday's bill signing ceremony.
More Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students
Another six Republican states are piling on to challenge the Biden administration’s newly expanded campus sexual assault rules, saying they overstep the president’s authority and undermine the Title IX anti-discrimination law.
Georgia governor signs bill into law restricting land sales to some Chinese citizens
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed a bill into law limiting the ability of some Chinese citizens to buy land in the state.
Lawsuit demands Skandalakis step down as special prosecutor of Lt. Gov. Jones
The appointment of a special prosecutor in the election interference case of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is in dispute. A group of attorneys sued state Prosecuting Attorneys' Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis, demanding he hurry up and pick someone to prosecute one of the state's most powerful politicians. He chose himself for the job, and now they want a judge to boot him off the case. They say Skandalakis has a conflict of interest.
Addy's legacy: New safety law enacted in honor of young girl's tragic death
Addy Pierce's family said that some good has come from her tragic death through the new law named in her honor.
Kemp signs bill requiring kids to have parental permission to join social media
The new law would also require pornographic sites to verify their users are adults by requiring all visitors upload a government-issued photo ID.
Kemp signs Georgia school voucher bill amid controversy
With the signing of The Promise Scholarship Act into law comes the promise of a brighter future for thousands of Georgia children.
Fulton County sheriff faces backlash over $200K sprinter van purchase
There are more questions and criticism regarding a $200,000 Sprinter van bought by Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labatt during the pandemic.
Marjorie Taylor Greene still wants Speaker Mike Johnson out
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is intensifying her efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position following the passage of a foreign aid bill by the House.
Cobb County Democratic Committee hosts fundraiser, Fani Willis honored
The Cobb County Democratic Committee held its annual fundraising gala tonight, aiming to secure vital funds to support local candidates in their electoral campaigns.
Fulton County commissioners vote to update ethics, anti-nepotism policies
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted on April 17 to update its ethics and anti-nepotism policies to cover elected officials.
Gov. Kemp signs income tax cuts into law for residents, businesses
Georgians can expect tax relief as Gov. Brian Kemp signs a series of tax bills into law aimed at reducing the burden on taxpayers across the state.
Gov. Kemp wants Republicans to do their 'damn' job, shows support for Johnson
Gov. Brian Kemp has voiced his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson amidst growing tensions surrounding efforts to remove Johnson from his position.
Fulton County sheriff, opponents grilled over jail conditions at candidate forum
Candidates for Fulton County sheriff faced tough questions about the crisis at the jail during a forum.
Board of Regents approves tuition increases across Georgia’s public universities
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved a tuition rate adjustment for the 2024-25 academic year, affecting all 26 public colleges and universities within the system.
USPS Postmaster General grilled by Sen. Ossoff, others about mail delivery problems
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Tuesday morning about postal woes in Georgia and several other states .
Georgia DAs against oversight committee file lawsuit against state
A group of Georgia district attorneys (DAs) filed a lawsuit today challenging the constitutionality of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission.
Federal judge dismisses challenge to Georgia's citizenship verification process
The judge ruled that the plaintiffs failed to prove the voting rights of naturalized citizens are violated by having to show papers or get a new state ID before voting.
Fulton County sheriff candidates: Who's running for office?
Meet the candidates running for Fulton County sheriff.
Georgia may soon require minors to have permission to be on social media
Georgia Senate Bill 351 proposes significant changes regarding young people's access to social media platforms.