Georgia secretary of state candidates split over integrity of 2020 election results
ATLANTA — When Georgia voters complete their ballots this year, one of the people they select will be the next person in charge of overseeing elections. The Georgia Secretary of State handles business registration, professional licensing and regulation of charities...
Trump calls into tele-rally to boost Jones ahead of Georgia governor’s primary
ATLANTA — President Donald Trump got on the phone for a "tele-rally" Wednesday evening to clarify any confusion about who had his endorsement for Georgia governor in the Republican primary: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. "I love you and I guess you at least like me,"...
Kemp signs autism traffic stop bill, police benefits increases into law
ATLANTA — When people with autism get pulled over in Georgia, the police officer who stops their vehicle may soon have special training to reduce the risk of a misunderstanding that can escalate into a confrontation. Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed "Rio's Law,"...
In ‘monumental step,’ Kemp signs education package led by new literacy law
ATLANTA — A bipartisan education initiative that seeks to boost reading skills among young public school students in Georgia will go into effect this year after Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into law Tuesday, along with a package of other education bills. The Georgia...
Georgia taxpayers to get rebates from the state within weeks
ATLANTA — Georgia taxpayers should begin seeing income tax refunds from the state soon. Most eligible taxpayers who filed timely state returns for 2024 and 2025 can expect one-time rebates of $250 for individuals, $375 for heads of households and $500 for married...
Five GOP Senate candidates debate path to defeating Ossoff in November
ATLANTA — If a blue wave washes across the country in November, Republicans vying for one of Georgia's U.S. Senate seats say they can stand as a bulwark for the GOP. Two incumbent congressmen squared off against three challengers in a debate last week, as they...
Democrats for governor pitch tax cuts, with more spending in some areas
ATLANTA — Tax cuts coexisted with higher spending on education and health care when Democrats running for governor laid out their positions this week. At a debate hosted by the Atlanta Press Club and aired by Georgia Public Broadcasting on Monday, as early voters...
Republicans for Georgia governor finally face each other in debate as voters head to polls
ATLANTA — The only major debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor brimmed with personal attacks and appeals to President Donald Trump's followers and offered less to guide voters on policy directions. The debate hosted by the Atlanta Press Club and...