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.
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Gov. Kemp signed a Georgia law that shifts district attorney and county races in five metro counties to nonpartisan elections beginning in 2028.
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.
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.
Stacey Abrams is being ordered to testify before a Georgia Senate committee investigating campaign finance violations connected to a voter advocacy group she founded.
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.
Days after Cohutta's mayor fired all the city's police officers, the town council chose to reinstate the entire department.
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.
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.
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.
Prediction markets and political betting platforms are raising new questions about democracy, regulation, and voter behavior ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Marjorie Taylor Greene said President Trump told her that her family deserved death threats after he labeled a "traitor" on social media.
Authorities say the posts crossed the line from online outrage to federal charges.
Starting next year, most Georgia high school students won't be able to use their cellphones during the school day.
After months of parent feedback, the DeKalb County School District says it won't be making any decisions on whether to shut down or convert any of its schools in the near future.
County officials asked a federal judge to quash a sweeping subpoena seeking names, addresses, and contact info of thousands of election workers, arguing it's politically motivated and legally improper.
The waste transfer station may not be in Cobb County, but residents of the nearby Warren Creek neighborhood say they're worried about its effects.
Voters could head to the polls multiple times this summer as a special election, primary, and potential runoff reshape the race to replace the longtime congressman.
Gov. Brian Kemp has set a date for the special election to fill the rest of former U.S. Rep. David Scott's term.
Former President Joe Biden's endorsement of Keisha Lance Bottoms is his first since leaving the White House.
In the first week of early voting in Georgia's midterm primaries, officials say some voters are showing up to the polls only to turn around without casting their ballot.
The Supreme Court's ruling narrowing the landmark Voting Rights Act won't impact Georgia's midterm, but changes could be coming ahead of the 2028 election.
The late Georgia congressman will be honored Friday at the Georgia State Capitol before a Saturday homegoing service at Elizabeth Baptist Church.
A judge has given the Department of Justice a quick deadline to answer three questions Fulton County has about the FBI's search of its election hub earlier this year.
The ruling in Louisiana v. Callais could reshape how states draw congressional maps and reignite redistricting fights across the South as the midterm election approaches.
The Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday a new upgrade to the state's Election Data Hub, which allows Georgians to track voter turnout by party affiliation as voting continues across the state.
DeKalb County School District is under federal investigation over how it reported and handled allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault involving employees during the 2023-24 school year.
Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings, providing needed rest for an overworked bullpen and leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night in the opener of a four-game home series.
Gas prices have jumped nearly 20 cents over the past week in both metro Atlanta and statewide. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now about $4.
Ninety plane train technicians at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are celebrating their first-ever union contract.
Federal authorities say the sweeping crackdown targeted online piracy networks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including matches played in Atlanta and Miami.