Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
A mysterious group called Georgians for Integrity has spent around $5 million on television ads, mailers and texts attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones since November.
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A mysterious group called Georgians for Integrity has spent around $5 million on television ads, mailers and texts attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones since November.
Dr. Alicia Johnson made history during her ceremonial swearing-in this week, becoming the first Black woman and first Democratic woman elected to the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Backlash is growing after the rapper's remarks at a conservative conference last week sparked criticism from longtime fans and prompted a response from Atlanta civil rights leader Bernice King.
The commission voted along party lines to approve the agreement, replacing earlier estimates that had warned of possible bill increases following an updated staff analysis.
Akbar Ali, 21, was sworn in as the youngest member of the Georgia State House of Representatives on Thursday.
A Fulton County judge set a February 2026 trial date in a criminal trespassing case against Mayor Khalid "Kobi" Kamau, stemming from a 2023 incident at a private lakehouse.
Dr. Jaha Howard has won the runoff in Georgia's Senate District 35 special election, securing a majority of the vote and earning a seat in the state Senate.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office.
A U.S. Supreme Court case challenging federal limits on coordinated political spending could unleash a wave of big-donor money into Georgia's House, Senate, and statewide contests, experts warn.
Democrat Eric Gisler is claiming victory in a Republican state House district in Georgia.
Georgia's State Election Board is considering a rule to define when emergency hand-marked paper ballots are needed instead of machine-marked ones.
Georgia leaders are advancing two major legal actions that could limit rights and health care access for transgender residents.
Researchers are concerned that Georgia's high-profile elections could make voters prime targets for digital misinformation and hate.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is set to testify on Dec. 17 before a special Georgia Senate committee.
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.
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.
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has released a new video highlighting how more than a million Georgia residents could see their insurance premiums skyrocket if Congress fails to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.
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.
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.
Georgia Representatives Nikema Williams and Hank Johnson are among a group of more than 30 Democratic lawmakers urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep its long-standing recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.
Georgia's Ethics Commission says Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can loan $10 million loan to his campaign committee.
Voters across Fulton County returned to the polls Tuesday to choose new mayors, city council members and school board leaders. Here are the certified results.
The legal fight over SB 202 has been ongoing since the law was passed in 2021.
In several metro Atlanta neighborhoods, residents say safety feels closer to home as police officers move into the communities they serve.
From 2022 to 2024, production spending in Georgia dropped more than a quarter, and the industry has had to get creative to survive.
Emory University has sent an alert about a "police emergency" on campus near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's headquarters.
A Gwinnett County officer's attempt to help with a stalled vehicle ended in a chase and the arrest of a driver wanted on multiple outstanding warrants, officials say.
The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.