Poll shows presidential race, Senate contests still tight in Georgia
Raphael Warnock is gaining ground in one of Georgia's two U.S. Senate races. (Credit: Warnock for Georgia) ATLANTA - There’s been little movement since summer in either the presidential race in Georgia or Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue’s re-election bid, according...
Lawmakers examining Georgia’s coin-operated amusement machines business
Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin ATLANTA - The coin-operated amusement machines (COAM) business in Georgia has been thriving since the Georgia Lottery Corp. took over regulating the industry in 2013, Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin said...
Georgia Republicans appeal ruling extending deadline for absentee ballots
Georgia Republican Chairman David Shafer ATLANTA - The Georgia Republican Party joined the Republican National Committee Tuesday in appealing a federal court decision requiring the counting of absentee ballots received up to three days after the Nov. 3 election. U.S....
Line tracker, tech support aim to smooth hurdles in Nov. 3 election in Georgia
Georgia election officials gearing up for the Nov. 3 general election will have help from big-name companies to troubleshoot technical issues and a new real-time tool that tracks the wait in line at local polling places.
DNR Board approves extension of Silver Comet Trail
A planned extension will take the Silver Comet Trail east of I-285 for the first time. ATLANTA - The Georgia Board of Natural Resources signed off Tuesday on a plan to extend the popular Silver Comet Trail in Cobb County. Board members unanimously approved agreements...
Georgia leaders push to boost 2020 Census count with 10 days before deadline
Local leaders from Rome to Savannah pressed Georgians on Monday to complete the 2020 census with only 10 days left before the deadline.
State issues rules for home delivery of booze
ATLANTA - Georgians are one step closer to being able to order home deliveries of beer, wine and distilled spirits. The state Department of Revenue has issued rules governing home deliveries of alcohol based on legislation the General Assembly passed in June....
Georgia senators support moving forward with next Supreme Court pick
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at age 87. ATLANTA - Both of Georgia’s U.S. senators are calling for a Senate vote on a successor to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sooner rather than later. Shortly after Ginsburg died...