State government, courts, rural Georgia, and statewide policy
Georgia's temporary gas tax suspension is ending within hours, and Atlanta drivers are being urged to top off their tanks before prices tick back up at the pump.
June 2, 2026
Georgia's medical cannabis program is set for a major overhaul beginning July 1, with changes that could reshape access for patients across metro Atlanta and the state.
June 1, 2026
Georgia State Patrol reports 12 people died and 222 were injured in crashes over the Memorial Day travel period, with fatalities spanning five counties including metro Atlanta's Clayton County.
May 31, 2026
As another scorching summer approaches, Georgia environmental justice advocates are pressing officials for stronger heat protections — a fight that lands hardest in Atlanta's hottest, most exposed neighborhoods.
May 28, 2026
A new round of Georgia runoff campaigning is once again drawing national attention, with FOX 5 Atlanta reporting fresh drama in a state that has become the country's most reliable political pressure cooker.
May 27, 2026
Georgia's 14th Congressional District is preparing for a May primary election following a high-profile special election that captured statewide attention.
May 17, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp has proposed cutting funding for food assistance, foster children, and veterans programs to finance tax reductions in Georgia's budget.
May 15, 2026
Georgia's restrictive abortion legislation has motivated Shanette Williams to become politically active, highlighting how reproductive rights issues are mobilizing voters ahead of upcoming elections.
May 15, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp has announced a special legislative session for June to address critical redistricting issues and ballot QR code concerns in Georgia.
May 14, 2026
Georgia experienced its hottest May on record since temperature tracking began in 1895, highlighting the accelerating impacts of climate change across the state.
May 13, 2026
New polling reveals significant voter indecision across Georgia's political divide, potentially creating volatility in upcoming midterm races.
May 8, 2026
Georgia Republicans face mounting challenges in maintaining political control as Trump's influence creates complications for the party's electoral prospects.
May 7, 2026
The Georgia Department of Revenue has started issuing the first wave of taxpayer rebate checks, with payments being distributed in phases based on previously filed state income taxes.
May 5, 2026
Georgia's early voting period continues to break participation records, with more than 230,000 residents casting ballots as of Monday morning.
May 5, 2026
Georgia Forestry Commission reports crews are actively fighting 15 new wildfires across the state, highlighting growing wildfire risks linked to changing climate patterns.
April 27, 2026
Devastating wildfires continue threatening Georgia residents after destroying over 120 homes, highlighting the state's growing vulnerability to climate-driven extreme weather events.
April 26, 2026
Law enforcement officials successfully recovered 11 missing children during a human trafficking investigation in Georgia.
April 25, 2026
Multiple wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed more than 50 homes and forced evacuations, highlighting the growing wildfire threat facing the state amid changing climate conditions.
April 23, 2026
Rep. David Scott, the Georgia Democrat who represented the state's 13th congressional district, has died at age 80 while campaigning for his 13th term in Congress.
April 23, 2026
Georgia is experiencing concerning drought conditions that highlight the growing impact of climate change on the state's water resources and agricultural sector.
April 18, 2026