More than 72,000 vote early in Georgia primary
More than 72,000 people have cast early ballots in Georgia's presidential primary. Secretary of State Brian Kemp's office said Monday that includes nearly 55,000 people who cast an early vote in person and around 17,500 who mailed in an absentee ballot.
Santorum questions Obama's 'world view,' not faith
Rick Santorum on Sunday condemned what he called President Barack Obama's world view that "elevates the Earth above man," discouraging increased use of natural resources.
AP: Trump intends to endorse Romney, not Gingrich
In a surprise twist, Donald Trump planned to endorse Mitt Romney — not Newt Gingrich — for the Republican presidential nomination Thursday, three Republican officials told The Associated Press.
Back to the people's business
ATLANTA -- Georgia lawmakers returned to the state capitol Monday to start a 40-day session expected to focus on closing a potential budget shortfall, overhauling the tax code in an attempt to attract jobs and steering nonviolent offenders away from expensive and overcrowded prisons.. Legislators in the Republican-controlled
Unterman's heartache gives rise to compassion in role as senator
Sen. Renee Unterman has come through tragedy to triumph.
Gingrich has new aggressive stance against Romney
Newt Gingrich blamed a poor showing in the Iowa caucuses on his rivals' attack ads and seemed to conclude that turnabout is fair play as he pressed on with a new aggressive stance against front-runner Mitt Romney.
GOP: Gingrich, Perry will not be on Va. Ballot
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Texas Gov. Rick Perry have failed to qualify for Virginia's March 6 Republican primary, a setback in their bids for the Republican presidential nomination.
Feds approve new Georgia political districts
The Obama administration on Friday approved new boundaries for Georgia's congressional and legislative districts even though state Democrats charge that the Republican-drawn maps dilute minority voting strength.
Gingrich camp showcases Georgia endorsements
Several Georgia lawmakers, including the state's most powerful senator, are supporting Newt Gingrich's presidential bid.
As he campaigns, Gingrich also works for profit
Newt Gingrich loves selling himself — both as a presidential hopeful and as a for-profit author.
Friends mourn death of former state senator
Friends were mourning the death of former Georgia state Sen. Robert Brown, the fiery leader of the chamber's Democrats for six years, who was found dead at his home Thursday.
Dorothy Hubbard becomes Albany's first female mayor
When she is sworn into office next month, former city commissioner Dorothy Hubbard will become Albany’s first female mayor.
State Sen. Vincent Fort discloses he has prostate cancer
State Sen. Vincent Fort says he has prostate cancer. The Atlanta Democrat told The Associated Press he was diagnosed this summer and is deciding now on a course of treatment.
Cain suspends campaign, shifting GOP race
A defiant Herman Cain suspended his faltering bid for the Republican presidential nomination Saturday amid a drumbeat of sexual misconduct allegations against him, throwing his staunchly conservative supporters up for grabs with just one month to go before the lead-off caucuses in Iowa.
Cain making announcement about bid Saturday
His campaign all but over, Herman Cain said Friday he would make an announcement Saturday in Atlanta about the future of his White House bid.
Local Politics
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Loganville councilman completes overseas deployment
- Education panel to speak in Duluth
- Political newcomer wins Loganville Council race 2 comments
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Local congressman participates in Food Stamp Challenge 1 comment
- Commissioners catch chickens in Norcross neighborhood 8 comments
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Legislators beseech senators to vote no on immigration bill 1 comment
- Event aims to encourage people to buy local 1 comment
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Democrats' new leader takes over 1 comment
- Local mayor to travel to Kosovo
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: City Hall open for congressional work
Local Government
- Conceptual design of Falcons stadium OK'd 1 comment
- Political newcomer wins Loganville Council race 2 comments
- New Gwinnett property tax districts moving forward 12 comments
- Library board names interim director 2 comments
- Grayson City Council sets public hearing dates for millage rate
- Dedication ceremony to remember fallen officer
- Library director fired without cause 7 comments
- Suwanee man sentenced for million dollar tax fraud 1 comment
- Suwanee to hold public hearing about budget 2 comments
- Library director's future uncertain 7 comments
State News
- Gleason accepts apology from radio hosts
- Music Midtown lineup announced 1 comment
- Sports talk hosts fired for offensive bit 1 comment
- Court ruling on Ariz. voting also affects Ga. law 1 comment
- Book tells of life at UGA through student newspaper
- Atlanta airport evacuated after explosion; Bomb threat near Capitol 2 comments
- Ga. students miss ACT exam when proctor is a no-show
- Legendary landmarks in Georgia: Historic sites worth the drive
- Digging for artifacts lands Ga. man in jail 3 comments
- State OKs 'GAYPWR,' but bans sex acts, guns on license plates
