Brian Kemp has set July 28 for a special election to fill the remainder of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott’s term, launching a compressed contest for one of Georgia’s safest Democratic seats. Scott’s death last week at 80 created a vacancy in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District,

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

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp called for a special election to be held on July 28, 2026, to fill the late long-term Democratic Rep. David Scott's seat Friday.

State leaders gave an update Tuesday, outlining where things stand and what crews are up against as they continue working to contain multiple large fires burning across the region.

Gov. Kemp said rain over the weekend provided some relief for crews working to contain the blazes and helped them make progress.

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.

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.