Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Wednesday, February 6 2013 7:41 PM EST2013-02-07 00:41:54 GMT
Georgia lawmakers continue their efforts to reduce gun restrictions in the state, but Republican leaders under the Gold Dome are reluctant to move forward with big changes this year.
Georgia lawmakers continue their efforts to reduce gun restrictions in the state, but Republican leaders under the Gold Dome are reluctant to move forward with big changes this year.
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way.
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way.
Authorities in Hall County are seeking a woman they say shot another woman during a robbery at a pottery store at Lula near Gainesville. A spokesman with the Hall County Sheriff's Office says a 59-year-old employee of...
United States Customs and Immigration Services officials say metro Atlanta residents from seven countries are set to become American citizens.
United States Customs and Immigration Services officials say metro Atlanta residents from seven countries are set to become American citizens.
By RAY HENRY Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) - Senate lawmakers could not accept gifts worth more than $100 from lobbyists under a proposed chamber rule, but significant loopholes remain.
Lawmakers were expected to vote Monday on that proposal and others on the first day of their annual session.
The proposed rule would ban lawmakers from accepting a gift worth more than $100 from a lobbyist or a group of lobbyists.
But the rule would not stop lawmakers from accepting travel junkets from lobbyists, industries or businesses. The proposed cap would not apply to meals or events that are open to all members of the General Assembly.
The Senate rule would make clear that a subcommittee must review expense reports filed by senators at least once every two months.
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