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Raffensperger sets special elections for Georgia House Districts 94, 130

Raffensperger sets special elections for Georgia House Districts 94, 130 Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced two special elections Wednesday for Georgia House Districts 94 and 130. The special elections for both districts will be held on March 10 with a special runoff election, if needed, on April 7. Early voting will begin Feb. 16. House District 94 covers portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties, and House District 130 […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 36

Atlanta, GA, USA - December 10, 2020: Photo of Georgia State University Building campus Atlanta GA
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Students walk out across Georgia to protest immigration raids and ICE actions

Students walk out across Georgia to protest immigration raids and ICE actions Students took part in a walkout Tuesday at several Georgia universities and two high schools. Around 100 students gathered at Georgia State University Library Plaza to protest federal immigration raids and actions by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Logan Castillo, a freshman at GSU, told GPB that having a walkout was a great way […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 158

Homeless encampment under a bridge on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail along the Allegheny River. The encampments are a problem in the area as the trail is popular with walkers, runners and bikers. Unrecognizable people seen in background. This section of the trail is near downtown and PNC Park.
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Atlanta presses Fulton County over funding shortfall for homelessness services

Atlanta presses Fulton County over funding shortfall for homelessness services Atlanta and Fulton County leaders gathered last week at the Beacon on Cooper, an upcoming rapid housing development in South Atlanta, to address the issue of homelessness. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addressed Fulton County’s admittance in December that it does not have the promised funds to cover the cost of services, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. “Health and Human Services […]

todayJanuary 21, 2026 38 1

Atlanta, Georgia, USA - August 25, 2013: Atlanta Police motorbikes parked at Centennial Olympic Park. The agency was formed in 1873 and has currently over 1,600 members on the force.
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Former College Park police chief seeks investigation into alleged political pressure

Former College Park police chief seeks investigation into alleged political pressure The former police chief of College Park is calling for an investigation into allegations of pressure and coercion to force her to inappropriately fire employees. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the former chief, Connie Rogers, sent a grievance letter to City Council members and other city officials on Jan. 8 outlining the alleged misconduct. “These directives were driven by […]

todayJanuary 21, 2026 27

Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.
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Kemp proposes $2B in tax cuts, rebates in final State of the State

Kemp proposes $2B in tax cuts, rebates in final State of the State Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans Thursday to put more than $2 billion back in the pockets of Georgians through tax cuts and rebates. At his final State of the State address, Kemp proposed a plan to rebate $1.2 billion in income taxes this year, meaning single filers would receive up to $250 and married couples filing jointly […]

todayJanuary 16, 2026 32 1

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Georgia Democrats push bills to limit ICE, Guard operations in the state

Georgia Democrats push bills to limit ICE, Guard operations in the state Georgia Democrats started the second day of session with a stream of proposed legislation to attempt to rein in federal immigration enforcement in the state. “As this regime has sought to build a wall against progress, the progress of achieving America’s values and ideals, we must build a wall against (President Donald Trump),” said Senate Minority Leader Harold […]

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Georgia GOP senators clash with Raffensperger over DOJ voter list demand

Georgia GOP senators clash with Raffensperger over DOJ voter list demand Several Georgia Republican senators are facing off against Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The senators introduced a resolution Tuesday demanding Raffensperger to comply with the Trump administration and release an unredacted voter registration list. Raffensperger rejected the proposal saying that state law prohibits the release of personal information, such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth and driver’s […]

todayJanuary 15, 2026 48 1

A photo of Gov. Brian Kemp speaking and smiling at the 2025 Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues legislative event.
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Kemp unveils nearly $2B I-75 expansion, homelessness funds in final budget push

Kemp unveils nearly $2B I-75 expansion, homelessness funds in final budget push Lawmakers started Wednesday with the annual Eggs and Issues Legislative Breakfast, at which Gov. Brian Kemp laid out his budget priorities for his last year in office. One proposal includes a nearly $2 billion infrastructure investment that would add permanent toll express lanes in both directions of I-75 in Henry County. "Currently, 45% to 60% of commuters can't […]

todayJanuary 15, 2026 26 1

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Georgia Senate passes first bill of session, blocking local gun storage rules

Georgia Senate passes first bill of session, blocking local gun storage rules The first bill approved this legislative session in the Georgia General Assembly was strictly voted along party lines. The Georgia Senate passed a bill that would ban cities from requiring gun owners to lock up their guns in their cars, according to WABE. The legislation is in response to a Savannah ordinance that requires guns left in empty […]

todayJanuary 14, 2026 45