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A surveillance video then-President Donald Trump’s lawyer played for Georgia lawmakers in December 2020 purportedly revealing ballot-counting irregularities at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena showed nothing illegal, former U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak told a congressional committee Monday.

Former U.S. Attorney Pak to Jan. 6 Committee: ‘Nothing irregular happened in the counting’ of Fulton County’s votes

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 13, 2022June 13, 2022

The state has suspended consideration of permit requests for a proposed titanium mine near the Okefenokee Swamp after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ordered Twin Pines Minerals to reapply for a federal permit.

Georgia suspends applications for titanium mine near Okefenokee Swamp

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 13, 2022June 13, 2022

Police lights by night

Deputy shot during chase in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerJune 11, 2022June 11, 2022

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is fining a Swainsboro pillow manufacturer $190,758 in connection with amputations suffered by three employees.

South Georgia pillow maker fined $190,757 for after three employees were amputated

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022

A Forsyth County man was killed while mowing his lawn on a riding lawnmower at about 4 p.m. Wednesday.

A Forsyth County man was struck and killed by a car while mowing his lawn

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2022June 9, 2022

Earth mover used to dig down cables for broadband

Dispute over rural broadband in Georgia continues

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Georgia Democrats Want Kemp to Call a Special Session to Look at State’s Gun Laws

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareJune 7, 2022October 10, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp’s first TV ad of the general election campaign fires back at Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams for a statement she made last month that Georgia is “the worst state in the country to live.”

Kemp fires back at Abrams’ over ‘worst state’ to live comment

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 7, 2022June 7, 2022

The two Democrats seeking their party’s nomination for Georgia Secretary of State agreed on the issues Monday while focusing most of their fire on Republican incumbent Brad Raffensperger.

Democratic secretary of state hopefuls use runoff debate to attack Raffensperger

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 6, 2022June 7, 2022

If it seems like Stacey Abrams or Herschel Walker have been popping up on your social media timeline more than usual, it’s not your imagination.

Georgia political campaigns spent big money to put ads in your social media feeds

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJune 6, 2022June 6, 2022

The first four families to relocate from the Forest Cove Apartments received their keys and began their move to new homes today.

First families relocate from Forest Cove Apartments in Atlanta

by City ReportsJune 3, 2022September 24, 2023

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger testified Thursday before a Fulton County special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.

Raffensperger testifies before grand jury in Trump election probe

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 2, 2022June 2, 2022

Brian Kemp

Kemp fights back after Abrams’ attack ad

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2022June 2, 2022

The 988 phone system is designed to help those experiencing a mental health crisis. It will enhance access and build services to help reduce suicide and overdose in Georgia.

988 suicide prevention line ready for July 15 rollout in Georgia

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBMay 30, 2022May 30, 2022

A commission created to rename military bases currently named for historical figures with ties to the Confederacy is recommending renaming Fort Gordon near Augusta for former President and World War II military leader Dwight Eisenhower.

Here are the new names being recommended for two Georgia military bases

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 26, 2022May 26, 2022

A redistricting process set new boundaries for many state legislators ahead of Tuesday’s midterm primary, which led to some surprising outcomes, including the defeat of an incumbent lawmaker who oversaw the drawing of her district’s ‌new‌ ‌boundaries.

Georgia GOP redistricting chair loses election on map she helped draw

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMay 25, 2022September 24, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp captured renomination for a second term Tuesday, defeating former U.S. Sen. David Perdue in the Republican primary without the need for a runoff.

Brian Kemp wins Republican Primary in landslide

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 24, 2022September 24, 2023

Below is our live coverage of the May 24 Georgia Primary Election. Results will be posted as they come in.

Georgia Primary Election Results

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2022May 24, 2022