Atlanta demonstrators demand justice for Renee Good in Capitol protest
Atlanta protesters demand accountability after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.
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Atlanta protesters demand accountability after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.
A national democracy expert says Georgia became a "testing ground" for election pressure in 2020, and the lessons learned then could be used again unless communities push back.
Georgia is the latest state to consider eliminating its personal income tax, with Republican leaders in the Senate backing a proposal to phase it out by 2032.
Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett has announced her candidacy to become Georgia's secretary of state.
A late-night New Year's Day fire left a Hiram couple with nothing — but they say a city councilwoman's quick actions saved their lives.
The Decatur City Commission named former commissioner Tony Powers as mayor under the city's long-standing appointment system, even as officials move toward a historic change in 2027.
A congressional ethics watchdog says there's substantial reason to believe the former chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Mike Collins hired his girlfriend as an intern and that she didn't perform proper work.
A former Georgia state lawmaker, who allegedly lied to collect pandemic unemployment benefits she was not entitled to receive, has been indicted in federal court.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was sworn in Monday for a second term, taking the oath of office in front of a large crowd at Georgia State University.
Journalist Mario Guevara - who was deported by ICE - says he's still reporting from abroad as Georgia leaders push back against a proposed federal immigration detention center in Social Circle.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Capitol Hill after five years as one of the most well-known members of Congress.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is inviting the public to take part in a three-day inauguration weekend as he begins his second term leading the city.
The tax credits that helped lower health insurance costs for millions of Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act expired on Jan. 1, meaning many Georgians now face higher monthly premiums.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Georgia is once again expected to play a pivotal role in this year's midterm elections, with races for a competitive U.S. Senate seat and a new governor drawing national attention.
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.
Mayor Andre Dickens says that his administration is actively monitoring the situation at the Atlanta airport after ICE agents were deployed to help with major delays at security checkpoints.
For the first time, nine of the United States' founding documents have made it to Atlanta as part of the commemoration of America's 250th birthday.
A DeKalb County man who officials say went on the run during his kidnapping trial is back in custody after he was caught in Alabama.
A massive fire has forced the evacuation of the Floyd County Historic Courthouse and nearby streets in downtown Rome.
Springing forward and falling back may be a thing of the past for Georgia if a plan by lawmakers ends up working out.