Lawyers argue agreement made during pandemic should shield Georgia man from execution
Lawyers for a man facing execution in Georgia argue that an agreement related to the COVID-19 pandemic should protect him from being put to death for now.
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Lawyers for a man facing execution in Georgia argue that an agreement related to the COVID-19 pandemic should protect him from being put to death for now.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican candidate for Georgia governor to attack campaign finance rules that allow Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to raise unlimited contributions.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is asking a federal court to strike down the state's campaign contribution caps — arguing current rules give Lt. Gov. Burt Jones an unlimited fundraising edge in the 2026 race for governor.
Since January, the average family in Georgia has been paying 13% more for electricity, and that pain can be felt more during the holidays.
Pageant queen Trinity Poague was found guilty of felony murder, aggravated battery, and cruelty to a child in the death of 18-month-old JD Williams.
Georgia State Representative Sharon Henderson is facing federal charges after investigators say she illegally collected nearly $18,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits while serving as an elected official.
An insurance company has filed a federal lawsuit against BioLab Inc. over the massive warehouse fire that forced thousands to shelter in place last year.
No. 3 Georgia has solidified its position for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff by beating Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game for the first time.
Ja'Quon Stembridge, the 19-year-old who drew statewide attention for his rapid rise inside the Georgia GOP, has stepped down months after winning a top party leadership role.
Education, insurance, healthcare and tax policy are all set for major changes as dozens of new Georgia laws roll out on Jan. 1 and July 1, 2026.
The Southeastern Conference paid tribute to former Commissioner Roy Kramer before Saturday's SEC Championship Game between No. 3 Georgia and No. 10 Alabama.
Two weeks after a viral on-field brawl led to nearly 80 suspensions, a judge reversed the penalties, allowing Gainesville and Langston Hughes to resume their playoff matchup.
Georgia's largest utility wants to spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to serve data centers.
Two Tifton police officers were shot in the line of duty on Friday, and state leaders are offering support as the community awaits updates on the investigation.
Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains discovered in 2021 as those of a man who vanished more than a decade ago.
Weeks after College Park City Manager Lindell Miller was fired in a surprise vote during a city council meeting, city leaders are giving her a $100,000 severance package.
Homeowners who live just beyond DeKalb–Peachtree Airport's runway are worried about what new hangers could mean for their property values.
For decades, Victor and Theodora Economy's light show have kept the holiday season merry and bright for visitors.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Wednesday that the state's Gang Prosecution Unit has secured convictions against 16 members of the 1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods.
Georgia's Ethics Commission says Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can loan $10 million loan to his campaign committee.
Georgia's winter heating assistance program officially opened Monday, but widespread delays in federal funding mean many local agencies still do not have the money they need to help residents.
A person involved in an assault investigation was shot by a Sandy Springs police officer after pulling a gun on law enforcement, officials say.
Georgia Tech has announced a new five-year contract for coach Brent Key.
Democrats are looking to win back the Georgia governor's office after decades of GOP control.
Advocates for people in immigrant communities experiencing domestic violence warn that widespread fear of ICE is stopping many victims from reaching out for help.
A recent analysis of credit reports found 12% of Georgia borrowers with active auto loans have at least one monthly payment of $1,000 or more. That's the fourth-highest rate in the nation.
Georgia's Chatooga County School District made the switch to a four-day school week nearly a decade ago, and officials say the model is extremely popular among students and staff.
The city says that an independent investigator is looking into allegations of misuse of city-issued purchasing cards, mishandling of funds, and sexual misconduct by Mayor Jayden Williams.
Renowned historian James C. Cobb told CBS News Atlanta why he joined 500+ scholars urging Congress to rethink winner-take-all elections after SCOTUS's Callais ruling.
The Monroe mom is facing multiple charges, including child cruelty, while her 4-year-old girl remains in serious condition.