Georgians urged to use caution, common sense for Labor Day amid COVID-19
Georgia officials and public-health experts are urging people to take precautions for COVID-19 during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend.
Poll finds Trump building lead over Biden in Georgia
President Donald Trump ATLANTA - President Donald Trump has opened up a lead on Democratic challenger Joe Biden in Georgia, according to the first poll released since last week’s Republican National Convention. In a survey of 500 likely Georgia voters conducted by...
Kemp touts economic growth, magazine award for Georgia amid COVID-19 recovery
Georgia saw strong enough economic growth over the past year despite the devastating COVID-19 pandemic to land recognition as the top state in the country to do business per an industry magazine, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday.
Georgia Power customers to see $17 reduction on October bills
ATLANTA - Georgia Power residential customers will receive an estimated $12 credit on their bills next month under a resolution the state Public Service Commission (PSC) approved unanimously Tuesday. The credit, based on the typical customer’s monthly use of...
Kemp taps new emergency management chief, extends COVID-19 orders in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp tapped a new emergency-management director for the state Tuesday shortly after extending for another two weeks health measures aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus in Georgia.
Sarah Riggs Amico launches PAC for women candidates
Sarah Riggs Amico ATLANTA - A veteran of two statewide political campaigns in Georgia has launched a political action committee to raise money for Democratic women seeking elective office. Sarah Riggs Amico lost the 2018 race for lieutenant governor to Republican...
Deadline to accept absentee ballots extended by 3 days in Georgia: federal judge
A federal judge has extended the time Georgia election officials can accept absentee ballots if they are received up to three days after the general election on Nov. 3.
Childcare funding available for low-income Georgia families amid COVID-19
Help is on the way for low-income Georgia families whose young children attend public schools that are holding classes virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the state Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) announced Monday.