Georgia Democrats tap party chair to replace John Lewis in Congress race
State Sen. Nikema Williams was tapped by Georgia Democratic leaders Monday to run as the party’s nominee to replace Congressman John Lewis in the upcoming Nov. 3 election, following the civil rights icon’s death on Friday.
University System of Georgia presidents endorse return to in-person classes
ATLANTA - Georgia’s public college and university presidents are fully onboard with plans to open campuses to in-person instruction during the upcoming fall semester. That’s the sentiment expressed in a recent letter to the University System of Georgia Board of...
Perdue bill aimed at helping schools reopen safely
ATLANTA - While some school districts across Georgia have announced plans to start school next month with online instruction only, U.S. Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., is introducing legislation aimed at helping schools reopen safely The Safely Creating Healthy Opening...
Greene, Cowan trade blows in 14th Congressional District debate
Acrimony and insults flew in a debate Sunday between two Republican candidates vying for Northwest Georgia’s congressional seat who showed little daylight separating them on policy issues but much disagreement over which of their backgrounds should appeal more to conservative voters.
Democrats, Republicans square off in 9th Congressional District debates
U.S. Capitol ATLANTA – The two Republicans seeking Georgia’s 9th Congressional District seat agreed Sunday on many of the most pressing issues facing the federal government. But state Rep. Matt Gurtler and gun store owner Andrew Clyde tore into each other’s political...
Local leaders across Georgia calling on Congress for more coronavirus relief
The U.S. Senate could take up coronavirus relief legislation next week. ATLANTA - A diverse quartet of leaders representing cities and counties, schools, health-care workers and businesses across Georgia are calling on Congress to include local governments in a new...
Loeffler campaign ad attacks Collins lawyer record, draws jeers
U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., released a campaign ad Friday attacking Republican opponent U.S. Rep. Doug Collins’ record as a former criminal defense attorney, highlighting a growing focus on law enforcement issues in the race for her seat.
Sierra Club asking Gov. Kemp to veto freight rail measure
ATLANTA - An environmental organization is urging Gov. Brian Kemp to veto a bill the General Assembly passed overwhelmingly that would reserve a permanent spot in the state budget for freight rail. The Georgia chapter of the Sierra Club supports stepping up...