Lawmakers moving closer to ending Georgia income tax
A Republican-led committee approved a final report outlining a plan to eliminate Georgia’s income tax
Georgia braces for 'wave' of special elections following legislative resignations
Georgia faces a surge of special elections in 2026 following the resignations of Marjorie Taylor Greene and state representatives Karen Bennett and Lynn Heffner.
Special election called to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special election for March 10 to fill the 14th Congressional District seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Collins pushes back as ethics review examines intern hiring decision
An ethics watchdog says a Collins aide may have improperly hired his girlfriend as a paid intern
City of Decatur selects Tony Powers as new mayor
The City of Decatur has selected Tony Powers to serve as its next mayor, following a vote by the City Commission at the start of the new year.
Feds charge former Georgia lawmaker for allegedly faking COVID-19 job loss
Former Georgia State Rep. Karen Bennett faces federal charges for allegedly filing false statements to obtain $13,940 in pandemic unemployment benefits.
Former Georgia GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan marks Jan. 6 anniversary as Democratic candidate
Former Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan reflected on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Monday
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to begin 2nd term with 3-day celebration
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will be sworn in for a second term Monday as part of a three-day celebration centered on service and community involvement.
Mayor Owens outlines 2026 expansion plans for Georgia's 12th largest city
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens highlights the city's transition to Qualified City Status and 2026 plans for a Municipal Court.
Georgia voter data lawsuit draws intervention from voting rights organizations
Voting rights groups move to intervene in DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted Georgia voter records.
Judge clears path for Georgia election board to access Fulton County 2020 ballots
Judge orders Fulton County to release 2020 election ballots and records to the Georgia State Election Board.
Businessman Brian Stover announces run to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Conservative businessman Brian Stover has announced he is running for Congress in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District in hopes of replacing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Judge blocks Georgia’s inmate hormone therapy ban as appeal moves forward
A federal judge ruled Georgia’s hormone therapy ban unconstitutional and ordered continued care for transgender inmates.
Marjorie Taylor Greene addresses threats, party tensions amid resignation
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says escalating threats and internal GOP conflict led to her resignation, citing a fallout with Trump over Epstein files and concerns about the party’s treatment of women lawmakers.
Georgia lawmakers push bipartisan plan to make social media, AI safer for children
Georgia lawmakers are preparing bipartisan bills targeting addictive platform designs and child safety in social media and AI.
College Park Police Chief Connie Rogers resigns effective immediately
College Park Police Chief Connie Rogers resigned immediately amid ongoing leadership turmoil at City Hall.
Democrat Eric Gisler claims narrow win in long-held GOP state House district
Democrat Eric Gisler holds a roughly 200 vote lead in a historically Republican Georgia House district.
Secretary of State Raffensperger challenges state fundraising laws
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is challenging current campaign finance rules as he seeks the Republican nomination for governor.
2026 Georgia election races to watch | List of candidates
There are several races in the 2026 election that are expected to draw attention. This is a running list of candidates.
Sen. John F. Kennedy resigns to campaign full time for lt. governor
Republican State Senator John F. Kennedy has resigned his seat in the Georgia Senate as he shifts full time to his campaign for lieutenant governor, according to a press release.