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.

The Atlanta singer and songwriter visited the Carter Center to pay her respects to president who influenced her music and activism with his "vision for equality."

Savannah's prospects appear brighter than the state's.

Carter’s funeral started and ended in Plains. Locals of the Southwest Georgia town say they saw thousands of visitors during the ceremonies.

We honor the life and legacy of Mr. Charles Person, who passed away on January 8. As the youngest of the original Freedom Riders, he played a pivotal role in challenging segregation and advancing civil rights.

Hosted by Pamela Kirkland and Peter Biello, Georgia Public Broadcasting aired special live programming Saturday, Jan. 4, honoring former President Jimmy Carter and covering the start of six days of funeral observances commemorating his life.

According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, below-normal temperatures are expected throughout the weekend, warming up by Monday, Jan. 13. Rain, snow, freezing rain and ice are expected across Georgia through Jan. 11, which could impact travel.

Former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral ended yesterday in Plains, his and the former first lady Rosalynn's beloved hometown in Southwest Georgia.

Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency as winter weather has arrived in north Georgia. 

Gov. Brian Kemp has released his recommendations for adding $372 million in spending to strengthen Georgia prisons.

The civil rights icon, pastor and former Atlanta mayor served as Ambassador to the United Nations during Jimmy Carter/s presidency and remembered his friend of 50 years as a man of courage and integrity.

On the Thursday, Jan. 9 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp issues a state of emergency as wintry weather approaches Georgia; House Speaker Jon Burns looks ahead to this year's legislative session; and six days of funeral services for Jimmy Carter conclude in his hometown of Plains.