Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.

• Oct 7

Two Georgia Republicans raise nearly $2M each to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff

Two Georgia Republicans aiming to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026 have raised nearly $2 million each after entering the race this summer.

• Oct 6

Journalist Mario Guevara says deportation order "destroyed my family"

Journalist Mario Guevara says the separation from his family following his deportation has left him devastated.

• Oct 6

Monday is the deadline to register to vote for Georgia's 2025 election

Monday is the last day Georgians can register to vote in November's statewide and local elections.

• Oct 6

Judge gives deadline to find prosecutor in Trump 2020 election case

If a prosecutor is not found in two weeks, the election interference case against President Trump and other will be dismissed.

• Oct 3

Fani Willis to testify on prosecution of Georgia election interference case

District Attorney Fani Willis has agreed to speak before a committee investigating her investigation of President Trump.

• Oct 3

State Sen. Greg Dolezal announces Georgia lieutenant governor bid

State Sen. Greg Dolezal is the latest Republican lawmaker to join the race to be Georgia's next lieutenant governor.

• Oct 1

How would a government shutdown affect Georgia?

Tens of thousands of federal workers live in Georgia and could go without their paychecks during a government shutdown.

• Sep 30

Atlanta food banks and families brace for possible government shutdown

Many in metro Atlanta are concerned about their access to the food banks they rely on if the government shuts down.

• Sep 30

Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman launches campaign for governor, promises bold progressive vision

Georgia state House member Ruwa Romman has announced her candidacy for governor in 2026.

• Sep 29

Trump signs order to keep TikTok running in U.S. under new American ownership

President Trump has signed an executive order declaring that a proposed deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States will be a qualified sale that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.

• Sep 25

White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs if government shuts down

The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.

• Sep 25

Republican Jason Dickerson wins Georgia Senate runoff, defeating Democrat darling Debra Shigley

A GOP business owner has won a Georgia state Senate race over a Democrat who drew national attention for a better-than-expected showing in a special election last month.

• Sep 24

Emmy-nominated TV judge launches bid for Georgia secretary of state

Former state judge Penny Brown Reynolds has announced her candidacy for Georgia's secretary of state.

• Sep 22

CDC advisory panel recommends keeping COVID-19 vaccine prescription-free

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted on changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.

• Sep 19

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