Politics stories in Atlanta

With Scott’s death, Gov. Brian Kemp will need to call a special election to select someone to fill the remainder of Scott's term, which ends in early January.  After Rep. David Scott's death, what happens to his seat in Congress?

A balloon igniting a power line has sparked Georgia's destructive wildfire, endangering homes and prompting state emergency measures, Gov. Kemp says.

Gov. Brian Kemp is visiting South Georgia Friday to assess damage from rapidly growing wildfires and meet with emergency crews battling the blazes.

Mayor Andre Dickens introduction legislation to the Atlanta City Council this weeke that will create a new Downtown Enterprise Zone in advance of the FIFA World Cup matches. The designation is part of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative across the city to bring economic opportunity t

Georgia residents will receive a one-time state income tax rebate starting in early May, as authorized by Governor Brian Kemp. Eligible taxpayers can expect payments of $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of household, and $500 for married couples filing jointly.

President Trump has ordered the U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying military operations. Meanwhile, negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled as Iran demands an end to the U.S. blockade.

Atlanta is being considered as a potential host city for the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Key figures from the Democratic Party of Georgia and the city government have expressed their support for the bid.

Zoila Guerra Sandoval, whose partner died in the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, faces deportation as immigration protections are revoked. This case underscores the impact of changing immigration policies on families affected by national tragedies.

The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks following high-level negotiations at the White House. However, tensions remain high as Hezbollah continues to launch attacks, raising concerns about the fragile peace.

Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a new proposal to renew Section 702 of the FISA, which allows surveillance of foreign nationals. This plan, lacking a warrant requirement for reviewing Americans' data, follows two failed votes earlier this month.

Georgia's ballot scanners, manufactured by Dominion Voting Systems, currently calculate election results based on a QR code. But under a 2024 state law, QR codes can no longer be used to count ballots after July 1. Maya Homan/Georgia RecorderThe last thing Georgia needs in the 2026 midterms is more

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to combat the exploitation of U.S. AI models by Chinese firms, as competition in AI technology escalates. A memo from chief science adviser Michael Kratsios outlines plans to collaborate with American companies to identify and penalize offenders.

The European Union has approved a €90 billion loan package to support Ukraine's economy and military needs following the resumption of oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia. This decision comes after months of political tension and aims to bolster Ukraine's efforts against Russian aggression.

The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) in Georgia has launched a television ad campaign to encourage mail-in voting. APWU Georgia President Charles Boughton discussed the initiative on April 22, 2026.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is immediately moving medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which includes drugs like ketamine, Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids.

Atlanta approves $90,000 to ready Municipal Market merchants for World Cup Municipal Market Vendor Success Grant Recipients. (Photo provided by Invest Atlanta.) Invest Atlanta’s Board of Directors has approved $90,000 in Tax Allocation District funding to help nine small businesses at th

After Georgia lawmakers failed to act on their self-imposed deadline to overhaul the state’s election machinery, a panel of appointees to the board that regulates elections narrowly voted Wednesday to consider a rule that would require hand-marked paper ballots. Two years ago, the Legislature pas

Oz Pearlman, a renowned mentalist, will perform at this year's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, breaking tradition by replacing a comedian. His act aims to foster unity among political journalists and politicians.

The Henry County Board of Commissioners has announced the immediate departure of County Manager Cheri Matthews as part of a strategic shift in leadership. The board aims to align its management with the county's growth and evolving service demands.

A Virginia judge has blocked the certification of newly approved congressional maps, just a day after voters supported the redistricting plan. The ruling declared the referendum void, citing procedural issues and unclear ballot language.

The latest campaign finance reports show Democratic enthusiasm in key House and Senate races, but national Republican groups have far more in the bank to potentially spend down the road.

A budget plan with a $70 billion expected price tag for immigration enforcement advanced after an overnight session. It now heads to the House of Representatives.

Key Points: Tracy Brisson, Alison Cundiff, Crew Heimer, Jamison Murphy, and Sonja Szubski are running for the DeKalb County School Board to represent District 4. Rough Draft asked each candidates questions about the biggest problems facing District 4 families, how they would maintain transp

Election workers sort ballots at the Weld County Elections office in Greeley, Colorado, in June 2024. (Photo by Andrew Fraieli/Colorado Newsline)President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail voting would shatter decades of U.S. Postal Service independence intended to shield it from partisan polit

Senate Republicans have introduced a budget resolution aimed at funding immigration enforcement agencies, seeking to bypass Democratic opposition. This move comes as the Department of Homeland Security faces a record-breaking partial shutdown.

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker from Iran as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran, and amid fragile ceasefires involving Israel and Lebanon. President Trump has ordered increased military action in the Strait of Hormuz, further straining diplomatic efforts.

The World Press Photo organization has awarded the Photo of the Year 2026 to Carol Guzy for her poignant image depicting a family torn apart by ICE during an immigration hearing. The photograph highlights the emotional toll of U.S. immigration policies that have turned courthouses into sites of trauma and separation.