David Perdue ad touts his work to combat coronavirus pandemic
U.S. Sen. David Perdue ATLANTA - U.S. Sen. David Perdue has answered a TV ad aired by Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff accusing President Donald Trump and – by association – Perdue of failing to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. In a new ad sponsored by Perdue’s...
Gov. Kemp signs bill providing checks on Georgia film tax credit
ATLANTA - The state tax credits that have spurred the exponential growth of Georgia’s film industry will get added scrutiny under legislation Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law Tuesday. House Bill 1037, which the General Assembly passed during the last week of this...
Collins draws ethics complaint over U.S. Senate campaign ads
A federal ethics complaint was filed Tuesday against Republican U.S. Senate candidate Doug Collins alleging the Gainesville congressman’s campaign has used videos of U.S. House floor broadcasts for political ends in violation of congressional rules.
Masks, bus rules, distancing needed for Georgia schools amid Covid-19, Atlanta doctor says
Schools in Georgia need to limit group sizes, require masks and consider shutting down if outbreaks flare amid the COVID-19 pandemic as hundreds of thousands of kids head back to class this month, an infectious disease expert in Atlanta stressed Tuesday.
Home Depot bringing 1,000 warehouse jobs to metro Atlanta
ATLANTA - Atlanta-based The Home Depot Inc. is launching a major warehousing expansion in the metro region, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. The hardware giant will build three new warehouses in DeKalb, Fulton and Henry counties, bringing about 1,000 new jobs to...
Gov. Kemp signs bill legalizing home deliveries of alcohol
ATLANTA - Georgians reluctant to patronize bars during the coronavirus pandemic will be able to have adult beverages delivered to their homes under legislation Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law Monday. House Bill 879, which cleared the General Assembly in June during...
Loeffler campaign hires former Kemp field director
U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler speaks at the State Capitol after qualifying for the 2020 election on March 2, 2020. (Photo by Beau Evans) U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s campaign has brought on a former field director for Gov. Brian Kemp to run her on-the-ground voter outreach...
Senate race in Georgia gaining steam past the 100-day point
Battle lines are being drawn in the race to fill the remaining two years of retired U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson’s Senate term with less than 100 days left until Election Day in November.