Georgia gas tax suspension ending soon, impacting drivers and road funds

Gov. Brian Kemp's temporary suspension of Georgia's gas tax is scheduled to end next week, leaving drivers and economists debating the balance between lower fuel costs.

• May 13

Fani Willis to sue over Georgia law removing party labels in elections

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law requiring nonpartisan elections for most local officials in Atlanta's five most populous counties.

• May 13

South Cobb High School senior finds power to face adversity through DJing

South Cobb High School senior Mackenzie Dailey has faced homelessness and adversity, but her love of music kept her going to school.

• May 13

Georgia clinic steps in to help vulnerable patients after another's closure

Without clinics like Fayette C.A.R.E., some patients delay treatment until a medical crisis forces them into an emergency room. That's what Healing Bridge Clinic is trying to prevent.

• May 13

Gov. Kemp signs HB369, sparking backlash around Metro Atlanta counties

The move, affecting historically Democratic and majority-Black areas, has drawn criticism from local leaders and voting rights advocates who say it could suppress voter engagement and limit transparency.

• May 13

Kemp calls special legislative session to redraw Georgia's congressional map

Georgia lawmakers will return to the Capitol on June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting.

• May 13

Atlanta Beltline exceeds private investment goal, sustains over 91,000 jobs

Officials say the Atlanta Beltline has brought thousands of new residents to the city and sustained over 91,000 jobs.

• May 13

New report says Atlanta best U.S. summer travel destinations for 2026

Summer vacation season is coming up, and new report says the best place for a trip is right here in Georgia.

• May 13

Georgia expands medical marijuana access, allows vaping for patients

With the new law signed by Gov. Kemp on Tuesday, Georgia becomes the 41st state to specifically use cannabis for medical purposes.

• May 13

Gov. Kemp vetos 12 bills before signing deadline: Here's what they were

Twelve pieces of legislation approved by the Georgia House and Senate did not make it past Gov. Brian Kemp's desk this year.

• May 13

Thousands of unapproved pills headed to Georgia seized in Philadelphia

Officers in Philadelphia say they seized tens of thousands of potentially dangerous pills that were all on their way to Georgia.

• May 13

Burn ban lifted statewide as two large South Georgia wildfires reach 90% containment

Georgia's statewide burn ban is over, but the fight against two massive wildfires in South Georgia is not.

• May 13

Georgia schools facing growing student lunch debt amid rising food insecurity

Georgia families across the state are facing growing financial pressure, and a new study from Emory University shows school lunch debt is becoming a widespread issue.

• May 13

Atlanta apartment residents still without power days after outage at Manor III

Elderly and disabled residents at Manor III Apartments in southeast Atlanta say they've been without electricity for days after an apparent electrical fire damaged a breaker box.

• May 12

Atlanta Dream spoil Dallas Wings' home opener with gritty road win

Despite a sluggish start, the Dream gutted out a 77-72 victory over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday night, spoiling the Wings' home opener and improving their record in the process. Gray scores 26, Reese pulls down 16 rebounds as Dream spoil Wings' home opener 77-72

• May 12

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