Annual legislative suppers, breakfasts to start session with digital socializing
The COVID-19 pandemic means changes to some of the signature annual events that typically mark the start of a new legislative session as lawmakers...
Department of Health launches statewide COVID-19 vaccine locator tool
The Georgia Department of Public Health has launched a COVID-19 vaccine locator tool on its website.
The tool allows users to search by county for...
Perdue concedes, the election is over
Georgia Republican incumbent Senator David Perdue conceded to Democrat Jon Ossoff on Friday, ending Georgia’s 2020 election cycle and determining control of the U.S....
Biden expected to distribute all available vaccine doses to states
WASHINGTON — More COVID-19 vaccine doses will be available to states sooner under changes that the incoming Biden administration is expected to make to how...
Georgia House Speaker wants 2021 Legislature to revisit voting access
On the eve of the 2021 legislative session, Georgia House Speaker David Ralston refused Thursday to call for an end to no-excuse absentee ballots...
Trump drops Georgia election lawsuits
President Donald Trump’s legal team has withdrawn its election contests against Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as well as several other challenges against top...
Loeffler concedes Senate race to Warnock with conciliatory message
Sen. Kelly Loeffler conceded Thursday night to Senator-elect Raphael Warnock in the special election to replace Sen, Johnny Isakson in the U.S. Senate.
With nearly...
Capitol Police officer injured in riot dies; Georgians among dead and arrested
A United States Capitol Police officer injured in Wednesday's riot at the Capitol has died, officials confirm. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away Thursday.
Dozens...
National Guard sent to D.C.; Capitol City police chief resigns
WASHINGTON — A day after a violent mob seeking to overturn the election forced its way into the U.S. Capitol, the chief of the...
McDonald earns another term as Georgia utility regulator
Lauren “Bubba” McDonald is set to return for another term on the Public Service Commission that regulates how much Georgians pay for electricity and...
Loeffler among senators who backed away from challenging election results
WASHINGTON — After a day of insurrection and deadly violence at the U.S. Capitol, lawmakers early Thursday certified Electoral College votes declaring Joe Biden the...
Congress affirms Joe Biden’s win; Trump pledges “orderly transition”
Congress affirmed Joe Biden as President-elect early Thursday after lawmakers defeated challenges seeking to throw out votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania.
Vice President Mike Pence...