Ga. lawmakers renew push for hate crimes bill, law enforcement oversight
Georgia Democrats have unveiled their plan to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system after the death of an African American in Glynn...
Ossoff narrrowly avoids runoff in Georgia Dem’s Senate race
The battle for the Democratic nomination in one of Georgia’s U.S. Senate contests was called in favor of investigative journalist Jon Ossoff Wednesday after...
Ga. primary election failures, voter frustrations prompt investigations
Tuesday’s voting started early with lines long enough to test the will of voters and quickly gave way to partisan finger-pointing, unflattering national headlines,...
Calls grow to remove Confederate statue from state Capitol’s front lawn
A high-ranking Georgia Democrat has joined the push for the “immediate removal” of an embattled Confederate statue that sits on a prominent corner of...
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 nationwide protests sparked by the killing...
Early-voting social distancing hints at tight spaces, long lines Tuesday
Voters at College Park’s library precinct waited more than six hours to cast ballots on a sometimes rainy Friday as in-person early voting came...
Georgia job losses ease, ranks of idled workers still at historic high
Fewer Georgians filed new unemployment claims during the last full week in May than in recent weeks, but joblessness remains historically high as workers...
Kemp calls for peace, hearing looms for men charged in Arbery slaying
The three men accused in the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery are scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Brunswick Thursday and the governor is counting...
PSC gives utilities OK to once again cut service to delinquent customers
Utility customers who have fallen behind on their electricity and natural gas bills during the COVID-19 crisis could have their service cut off starting...
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 justification for the actions of...
Lawmakers tackle state budget
Editor's Note: This is the latest legislative update from 50th District State Senator John Wilkinson. The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are...
Georgia DOT prepares for winter weather
Despite predictions of a mild winter in Georgia this year, state transportation officials aren't taking anything for granted
ATLANTA – As the Northeast U.S. begins...