Mike Dugan announced his candidacy for Georgia's 3rd Congressional District seat, aiming to succeed Drew Ferguson. He plans to resign his state Senate seat, triggering a special election.

Atlanta officials, including Mayor Dickens, are set to discuss the city's progress in combating crime and will award APD's Zone 1 with a Crime Reduction Award.

Celebrations for MLK Day include events from the King Center and Santa Cruz NAACP with speeches, marches, and community service to honor Dr. King's legacy.

Georgia lawmakers propose making swatting a felony following Christmas hoax incidents targeting politicians, emphasizing the act's potential for deadly outcomes.

A Georgia judge dismissed local landowners' zoning challenges to Rivian's future electric vehicle plant, ruling that state-controlled land is immune to local zoning laws.

A judge ruled that True the Vote did not violate the Voting Rights Act by challenging voter eligibility in Georgia before a 2021 runoff, despite the group's unreliable methods.

The Atlanta City Council is addressing homelessness at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport by considering a plan for assistance and compassionate response.

Georgia Senators are pushing for a council to oversee district attorneys, despite a Supreme Court hurdle and opposition from critics who fear it may compromise prosecutorial independence.

Georgia is set to implement new laws on January 1, 2024, including the CATCH Act for healthcare access, limited driving permits, support for minority businesses, harmonized commercial vehicle regs, and tax cuts.

Georgia lawmakers consider Senate Bill 125 for rent control, as citizens face steep rent hikes, with a two-bedroom unit in Atlanta averaging $1,542. Rep. Bell supports local authority over rent laws, amidst concerns it could hurt the housing market.

Nearly half of Georgia voters think Trump should be barred from future presidential runs if his alleged election meddling charges are true, according to a CNN-commissioned SSRS poll.

East Point, Georgia's city council approved an ordinance to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana by replacing jail time with a $75 fine or community service.

A federal judge approved new Georgia voting maps for 2024, maintaining GOP control, with compliance to create majority-Black districts after vote dilution concerns. Critics say the changes protect Republican dominance, diluting minority votes.