A Republican congressman's decision to challenge freshly appointed Sen. Kelly Loeffler is pitting two visions of the GOP's future against each other. So far, it's divided voters and been anything but polite.

A citizen has accused Hamilton County of "stonewalling" him from public records, adding to scrutiny and public questioning of the embattled county attorney's office.

Georgia lawmakers could change how vehicle tax revenue is split among cities, counties and school districts.

Legislation that would prevent new landfills from being built near the Satilla River in southeast Georgia is advancing at the state Capitol.

A bill advancing at the state Capitol in Georgia would allow patients to compare prices for a medical procedure, get an estimate of their out-of-pocket costs and assess the quality of doctors.

Tennessee lawmakers once again showed their displeasure with Gov. Bill Lee's decision to keep accepting refugees by advancing a resolution Tuesday that criticized the Republican's actions as violating the separation of powers.

A bill that would cut five mandatory standardized tests for Georgia public school students is moving ahead, although some longtime education leaders say Georgia is giving up other goals in seeking to decrease testing time.

Georgia's secretary of state has set the qualifying period for the special U.S. Senate election featuring Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and GOP Rep. Doug Collins.

Hamilton County's state legislators on Monday presented a resolution honoring the late Bill Bennett, who served 22 years as the county's property assessor and before that as a county commissioner.

Georgians could get a chance to vote on making it easier to sue state government under a constitutional amendment moving forward in the General Assembly.

Tennessee is now officially the Volunteer State under a bill signed by Gov. Bill Lee.

After a federal judge temporarily blocked Georgia's restrictive abortion law, lawyers for the state and for opponents of the measure are battling in court over whether the law should be permanently barred from taking effect.

Monday is the deadline to register for Georgia's March 24 presidential primary.

Tennessee state government services are now accessible through a new mobile app called "MyTN."

The Hamilton County school board has approved a new contract for Superintendent Bryan Johnson, locking their schools chief down for the next four years.

Legislation that would protect some patients in Georgia from surprise medical bills that can run to tens of thousands of dollars is gaining momentum at the state Capitol.

Tennessee is one of just four states in the nation to earn an "A" average for its transparency on budgeting, according to a national group that advocates for effective management of government.

Whether the Hamilton County school board approves a proposed contract extension and a raise for Superintendent Bryan Johnson tonight, Johnson is already the third highest-paid schools chief in the state.

Citing "security-related issues," two federal judges last week ordered all federal inmates to be moved from the Silverdale Detention Center.

A medical marijuana bill cleared its first hurdle Wednesday in the Alabama Legislature, giving hope to advocates after years of setbacks.

The Georgia House voted Wednesday to cut state government's budget, but also move some money around to protect lawmakers' priorities.

A bill that would cut some retirement benefits for Georgia public school teachers is still alive, but just barely.

A controversial low-income housing development in downtown Chattanooga is inching toward fruition, despite concerned neighbors.