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...
Osoff to challenge Perdue for Georgia U.S. Senate seat
Jon Osoff speaks during the Dec. 13, 2018, meeting of the Habersham County Democratic Party at the Cornelia Library. His close 6th Congressional District race...
Deal: ‘Nothin’ lame ‘bout this duck’
Governor reflects on past seven years in office. Looks ahead to final year as lawmakers prepare to return to the Gold Dome.
Editor's Note: Georgia...
Collins supports Financial Choice Act; votes to roll back Dodd-Frank reforms
Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is lauding this week's passage of a Republican bill aimed at gutting financial regulations put in place during the Obama administration.H.R....