Four new senators, three Democrats and one Republican, joined the chamber as the whole Senate was sworn in. Members of the House reelected John Burns as the Speaker of the House in a 153 to 21 vote and Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones in a 158 to 19 vote.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp told business leaders Tuesday that he wanted to invest in infrastructure and education, but he did not detail plans for his top priority to limit lawsuits.

Looming tariffs are testing an already-stretched supply chain in Savannah.

Palestinian activists in the northern West Bank have planted an olive grove in memory of the late U.S. President Jimmy Carter, describing him as a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause.

The state with the highest per capita number of people on probation is trying to lower that number. Georgia has been working to implement reforms since 2017.

On a day when dozens of organizations and hundreds of elected officials were to be downtown pining to be heard, the The Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable, an arm of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, wanted to make sure their voices were also heard. 

Gov. Brian Kemp announced more funding for schools on the first day of the legislative session.

Local boards, commissions and councils across Georgia are deciding if they want to opt-out of a new Georgia law aimed at property tax relief for homeowners.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Monday joined public safety officials to share the latest crime statistics and updates on the One Safe City program.

On the Monday, Jan. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's 2025 legislative session gets underway. Savannah asks the public to help identify more historic buildings. And former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani is found in contempt of court. 

As the new year begins, Atlanta and Georgia respiratory disease spread has accelerated to some of the highest levels seen this winter.

Georgia’s 2025 legislative session got underway today.  Lawmakers met last night for its unofficial kick-off at the Wild Hog Supper.

Local officials across Georgia are deciding if they want to opt-out of a new Georgia law aimed at property tax relief for homeowners.

A large American flag at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club has been raised to full height, despite official mourning for Jimmy Carter.

On the Friday, Jan. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Barrow County Schools take new security measures after last year's deadly shooting; Gov. Brian Kemp recommends more funding to strengthen Georgia prisons; And Georgians wake up to a rare blanket of snow. 

U.S. coal plant use is dropping, but utilities are delaying their retirement and running them — even when they cost more than renewable sources.

Six days of funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter ended last night in his beloved hometown in southwest Georgia.

Snow is blanketing north Georgia after a rare winter storm this morning.  Some of the heaviest amounts were in metro Atlanta.

Ice was likely to accumulate across the region today, making roadways treacherous.  State officials urged caution on roads.

U.S. Senate Republicans gained more than enough Democratic support Thursday to advance a bill that would greatly expand immigration detention, following a presidential election in which border security was a main theme for President-elect Donald Trump.

Four passengers have been injured after a Delta Air Lines jet at the Atlanta airport aborted its takeoff for a flight to Minneapolis. Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant said the plane had an engine problem. The incident happened Friday while a snowstorm was causing widespread cancellations and delays in Atlanta, the world's busiest airport.