Kemp extends order deploying 1,000 National Guard troops to Atlanta
Gov. Brian Kemp extended an order Monday that deployed 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to…
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Abrams group draws tons of small donations, and a few biggies, to raise $26 million quickly
The voting rights group that Stacey Abrams founded, Fair Fight, has raised more than $26…
Georgia ends fiscal year with $1 billion drop in tax collections
The state of Georgia ended fiscal 2020 last week about $1 billion in the hole…
Pandemic, protests keep Atlanta’s mayor in national spotlight
The coronavirus pandemic and the protests against police brutality helped cement Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance…
State spent about $2.2 million on law enforcement costs during racial justice protests
The cash-strapped state of Georgia spent about $2.2 million on law enforcement during the racial…
Abrams’ voting rights group has raised $26 million since 2018 election
While Stacey Abrams was being talked up as a possible Democratic vice presidential pick this…
Kemp signs $26 billion budget as Georgia faces uncertain fiscal future
A day before the start of the new fiscal year, Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday…
Hate-crimes law highlights less partisan session
On the final day of the 2019 legislative session, Alyssa Milano stood by the Capitol…
Ga. House gives final OK to budget with no furloughs but school cuts
The Georgia House gave final approval Friday to the only thing lawmakers were legally required…
Georgia House, Senate agree to budget with $950 million in school cuts but no employee furloughs
State House and Senate leaders agreed Thursday on a final budget for the upcoming fiscal…
Georgia lawmakers agree to school cuts, say no to employee furloughs
Georgia House and Senate leaders agreed Thursday on a final budget for the upcoming fiscal…
Georgia House gives final OK to home delivery of beer, wine and liquor
Grocery and liquor stores and some restaurants would be able to deliver beer, wine and…