Small-town Georgia mayor resigns weeks after firing entire police department

The mayor of a small northwest Georgia town has resigned following controversy tied to his decision to fire the town's entire police department.

• 5H ago

Georgia GOP primary shaped by 2020 election claims debate

The 2020 election continues to haunt Georgia's political landscape, especially in the Republican primary for secretary of state.

• May 17

Supreme Court voting ruling sparks worry for Black voters in the South

A new generation of civil rights leaders is rallying against efforts to dismantle the Voting Rights Act.

• May 17

Gov. Kemp extends Georgia's gas tax suspension until early June

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended the suspension of the state's gas tax for two additional weeks.

• May 15

Georgia early voting ends Friday amid record turnout for 2026 primary

Georgia voters have one last day to cast ballots early before the May 19 primary election, as turnout numbers outpace the state's 2022 midterm cycle amid several high-profile races.

• May 15

Georgia governor's race flooded with TV ads as primary day nears

Republican candidates are flooding Georgia's airwaves with millions of dollars in campaign ads as the governor's race heats up.

• May 14

Georgia patients hopeful about new medical marijuana expansion

As Georgia's medical cannabis program expands, it could be an option for patients looking to treat serious illnesses and pains.

• May 14

6 qualify for special election to serve rest of late Rep. David Scott's term

Four Democrats and two Republicans will be on the ballot for the July special election to serve the remainder of the late Rep. David Scott's term​.

• May 14

Find your polling location for the 2026 Georgia primary elections

In Georgia, your residence determines the designated polling place where you can vote on Election Day. Here's how to find that location.

• May 14

2026 Georgia primaries: Dates and times to know to cast your vote

Some Georgia voters could head to the polls four times in 2026. Here are the key dates, deadlines, and voting hours to know.

• May 14

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

Raffensperger wants Georgia GOP to move past Trump showdown

Brad Raffensperger is trying to reintroduce himself to Georgia Republicans as he runs for governor.

• 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

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

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

Kemp signs bill making some metro Atlanta races nonpartisan

Gov. Kemp signed a Georgia law that shifts district attorney and county races in five metro counties to nonpartisan elections beginning in 2028.

• May 12

Georgia governor signs $36.6B budget, trims spending after tax cuts

Gov. Brian Kemp approved Georgia's $36.6 billion state budget for 2027, cutting $300 million from planned spending after recent tax cuts reduced projected revenue.

• May 12

Warnock, Georgia lawmakers seek answers on Fulton election worker subpoena

Sen. Rev. Warnock is pressing the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for answers about a subpoena seeking data on thousands who helped run Georgia's 2020 election.

• May 12

Georgia Senate subpoenas Stacey Abrams over campaign finance violations: "No one is above the law"

Stacey Abrams​ is being ordered to testify before a Georgia Senate committee investigating campaign finance violations connected to a voter advocacy group she founded.

• May 12

Georgia families and homeowners should see savings under new tax bills signed by Gov. Kemp

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp put his signature on a pair of tax relief bills Monday that will lower income taxes, boost deductions and give homeowners new tools to fight rising property tax bills.

• May 11

Cohutta reinstates officers days after the mayor dissolved police department

Days after Cohutta's mayor fired all the city's police officers, the town council chose to reinstate the entire department.

• May 11

As Georgia early voting surges, voters say researching candidates matters more than ever in crowded primary races

Early voting is off to a strong start in Georgia, with the Secretary of State's Office reporting that more than 460,000 ballots have already been accepted statewide.

• May 11

Trump calls into Georgia tele-rally, tells Republican voters Jones is the only candidate with his endorsement

President Donald Trump joined Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on a tele-rally Wednesday night, urging thousands of Republican voters to elect Jones as the state's next governor in the May 19 primary.

• May 7

Georgia high schools working to implement state's new cellphone ban

School districts across Georgia have until next year to figure out how to implement the new law's banning the use of cellphones in high school.

• May 6

Betting on Trump's sway: GA-14 runoff tests prediction markets' power

Prediction markets and political betting platforms are raising new questions about democracy, regulation, and voter behavior ahead of the 2026 midterms.

• May 6

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