Independence Day is still a couple months away, but there were plenty of fireworks in Georgia this week. Some of them went off in a Georgia Public Broadcasting studio, where the Atlanta Press Club

Governor Brian Kemp has articulated his stance in more detail following the Supreme Court decision with significant implications for the Voting Rights Act.

In a statement Friday, Kemp said it is too late to put new maps in place for the 2026 midterm elections.

Georgia's closely watched U.S. Senate race is heating up as candidates from both parties fan out across the state, make their case to voters and report early fundraising numbers.

Governor Brian Kemp's office said after the Supreme Court decision striking down a Louisiana district he is "analyzing this ruling and its potential impacts."

Gov. Brian Kemp toured drought-stricken South Georgia Tuesday as officials reported headway fighting big wildfires but warned they wouldn't be extinguished soon despite rain.

NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) — One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday. The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since April 20 and as of Saturday had destroyed at least 87 homes. On Sunday morning, officials said it was only 7% contained.

Gov. Brian Kemp said this is the worse drought the state has seen in 20 years. He toured parts of the state impacted by wildfires.