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More than 35 Democratic state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to open an independent investigation during a special session into what they describe as potential "pay-to-play" politics involving GOP U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley.
DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston says a new Georgia law making several local races nonpartisan violates the state constitution.
At a downtown Atlanta rally, Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms highlighted health care costs, voting rights, and economic frustration.
With candidate Rick Jackson absent from the stage, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones used Georgia's Republican gubernatorial debate to frame the race around visibility, strength and accountability.
June 27, 2026 will officially be "David Scott Day" in the City of College Park to honor the life and legacy of the late metro Atlanta lawmaker.
The DOJ is seeking a judge's removal from Georgia voter roll case after reports link her to DA Fani Willis. CBS News has not confirmed if she's tied to recent sex scandal rumors.
A court investigation found that a federal judge had an affair with a police officer, including having sex in chambers overheard by staff, but remains on the bench with a "private reprimand.".
Jon Ossoff is set to hold a rally in Atlanta on Sunday as he officially launches the first major event of his re-election campaign following Georgia's May 19 primary.
The Henry County Board of Commissioners is set to honor the legacy of David Scott with a special honorary marker ceremony Tuesday in Stockbridge.
Sen. Jon Ossoff opened Georgia Democrats' first 2026 campaign office, signaling an early push as Georgia GOP faces runoffs.
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the Georgia Democratic gubernatorial primary with 56% of the vote on Tuesday, surpassing the majority threshold needed to avoid a runoff and positioning herself as the Democratic nominee heading into the November general election.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Georgia Sen. Greg Dolezal says lawmakers want accountability and election reforms in a new probe of the New Georgia Project, but critics question the timing.
State Rep. Jasmine Clark has secured enough votes to win outright in the closely watched Democratic primary for Georgia's 13th Congressional District, succeeding the late U.S. Rep. David Scott.
The race to be the Democratic Party's nominee to take on Republican Rep. Rich McCormick for Georgia's 7th District is heading to a runoff, CBS News projects.
Senate President Pro Tem John Kennedy is heading to a runoff with fellow state Senator Greg Dolezal for Georgia lieutenant governor, CBS News projects.
Republican Kevin Martin will challenge Democratic incumbent Lucy McBath in November to to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Rep. Nikema Williams is projected to win the Democratic primary in Georgia's 5th Congressional District, likely securing her another two years in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The race to be the Democratic Party's nominee for Georgia lieutenant governor is heading to a runoff between state Sen. Josh McLarin and former state Sen. Nabilah Parkes.
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured enough support to avoid a runoff in Georgia's closely watched Democratic primary for governor, CBS News projects
CBS News projects Tanya Miller as the winner of the Democratic primary for Georgia attorney general, while Brian Strickland clinches the Republican nomination.
Neither Lt. Gov. Burt Jones nor billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson secured the majority of votes needed to win Tuesday's Republican primary for governor, sending them into a runoff election scheduled for June, CBS News projects.
A lawsuit, a congressional letter and calls for federal intervention were all filed the day before Georgia's primary election.
Tiffany Henyard, the former mayor of Dolton, Illinois, is now seeking public office in metro Atlanta.
Ever kicked yourself because you've left something behind in a rideshare? If you live in Atlanta, you're definitely not alone.
Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch will not face charges stemming from his arrest in Athens just days before the NFL Draft.
More than 35 Democratic state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to open an independent investigation during a special session into what they describe as potential "pay-to-play" politics involving GOP U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley.
The Georgia Department of Transportation says a new dedicated connecting lane system on I-20 westbound at the I-285 interchange opened Thursday morning.
ATL Spoke soft-launched along the Southwest Beltline, giving riders their first chance to try the free service before its official launch Friday.