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It’s over: Obama will not re-nominate Judge Michael Boggs
Michael Boggs before being sworn into the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2012 (AJC file) WASHINGTON — The White House has told Georgia’s U.S. Senators that President Barack Obama will not re-nominate...
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Who’s footing the bill for Nathan Deal’s second inauguration?
Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal on Election Night 2014 (AJC/Curtis Compton) The details of Gov. Nathan Deal’s inaugural plans are taking shape. But we may not know until after the...
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David Scott’s attempt to tie ‘Black Lives Matter’ to the Keystone pipeline
U.S. Rep. David Scott, D-Atlanta, in 2013 (AJC/Bob Andres). WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate this afternoon is beginning amendment votes on a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project, which...
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A two-time Jeopardy champion with Georgia political ties
There’s a reason two-time champion Jeopardy Will Anderson was happy to see a “Government Jobs” category in tonight’s episode. The Atlanta-born politico is a senior legislative aide to Democratic Rep....
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The ‘hipster tax’ in the House transportation package
Electric vehicle charging stations on the lower level of the Bloomingdales’ parking at Lenox Square Mall. AJC file/Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com At the federal and state level, lawmakers are often...
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A high-toned effort to debunk the debunkers of a ‘religious liberty’ bill
An overflow crowd lines the railings above the Capitol Rotunda during a January rally in support of fired Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran and religious liberty bills before the Legislature. Ben Gray,...
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Jody Hice, Barry Loudermilk buck leaders, help sink short-term homeland...
Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, walks to the chamber as the House failed to advance a short-term funding measure to keep the Department of Homeland Security funded past a midnight...
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A strong hint: In 2016, Nathan Deal could take control of the ‘religious...
Gov. Nathan Deal makes his way out of the House chamber after thanking the representatives for their work on the last day of the 2015 legislative session on Thursday evening. Ben Gray, bgray@ajc.com On...
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Medical marijuana signing provides a stage for start of House leadership contest
Allen Peake, R-Macon, author of the medical marijuana bill, announced his candidacy for House majority leader this morning. Brant Sanderlin, bsanderlin@ajc.com An 11 a.m. ceremony in the state Capitol...
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Buddy Carter, four House Democrats want anti-collision tech on big trucks
A tractor trailer sits on top of a crushed car after a multiple car accident on I-16 in Pooler, Ga. last month. Five died in the accident – which occurred only weeks after five Georgia Southern...
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After ATL incident, Hank Johnson wants to ban loaded guns at airports
Jim Cooley, of Barrow County, after he brought his AR-15 into Hartsfield-Jackson airport. (Channel 2 Action News screenshot) WASHINGTON — In response to the recent perfectly legal brandishing of a...
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Two GOP congressional districts among the top five impacted by an adverse...
The U.S. Supreme Court could release its decision in the King v. Burwell case any day, deciding whether some 412,000 Georgians will lose tax credits that go toward their health insurance premiums under...
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David Scott on the dangers of giving up the fight against gun violence
A woman carries a single rose as she enters TD Arena for a public memorial service at the College of Charleston for the victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting on Friday. Curtis Compton,...
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John Lewis: Take down Georgia’s U.S. Capitol statue of Confederate V.P.
WASHINGTON — As the nation debates the placement of Confederate battle flags, Atlanta Democratic U.S. Rep. and civil rights legend John Lewis said it’s high time to take a look at the statues under the...
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Chatham County deputies indicted in Taser death of inmate
Authorities in Savannah have finally confirmed that a local artist was shocked to death in the Chatham County jail while strapped to a restraining chair. From the Savannah Morning News: Two former...
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Sam Olens: ‘Georgia will follow the law’ on same-sex marriage
Monet Brewerton breaks down as she and her bride-to-be Sarah Ann Palmer fill out their marriage application at Atlanta’s Fulton County Courthouse. Greg Bluestein/AJC Photo. Georgia Attorney General Sam...
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Atlanta Fed might ditch Stone Mountain for conference, amid Confederate concerns
Stone Mountain Stone Mountain Park may lose a big meeting in the wake of its decision to continue displaying Rebel flags. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is reconsidering whether it will hold its...
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House Republicans pull Confederate flag vote after firestorm
Andersonville National Cemetery in Sumter County.(Credit: National Park Service) UPDATE: 11:30 a.m. — U.S. House Republican leaders have yanked a controversial vote on keeping Confederate battle flags...
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Planned Parenthood shutdown averted: How Georgia voted
Outgoing Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed a bill this afternoon to keep the federal government open until Dec. 11, extending...
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Georgia Tech proposes a one-word change in ‘Ramblin’ Wreck’ lyrics
Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com It’s the difference between “cheer” and “join.” In an effort to make the lyrics of its “Ramblin’ Wreck” fight song more female-inclusive, Georgia Tech fans have proposed a...
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