A small venture capital firm faced tough questions from conservative judges Wednesday as it defended a grant program for Black women-owned businesses in a lawsuit that has become emblematic of a growing legal backlash against corporate diversity programs.

Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill creating a state definition of antisemitism into law on Wednesday

Macon's nearly $2 million investment in addressing youth violence is working, according to city leaders.

Georgia is getting a 16% annual increase in federal funds to combat homelessness.

The Atlanta Vibe will play its first-ever home game Thursday at Gas South Arena in Duluth.

Micromize, a semiconductor manufacturer that specializes in energy-efficient electronics for wearables and mobile devices, recently chose Columbus as its home base and Georgia Tech in Atlanta for its research and development.

All nine continuums of care in Georgia will see an increase in their HUD funding.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been called to testify at a hearing over claims that she had an improper relationship.

A state House panel is advancing a proposal to reduce the legal burden for proving private ownership of Georgia's coastal marshes.

Members of a union representing Georgia university system faculty and staff gathered at the state capitol to present their demands.

Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 30, which creates a state definition of antisemitism, into law this afternoon. Rep. Esther Panitch, Georgia’s only Jewish lawmaker, said she is elated with the bill’s signing and the bipartisan effort to make it happen. 

On the Wednesday, Jan. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs an antisemitism bill into law, we'll talk with the bills biggest advocate at the Capitol; a new crop of alcohol-free businesses capture the spirit of Dry January; and we'll talk with a member of Georgia's newest pro sports team: the Atlanta Vibe of the women's pro volleyball association. 

A defense attorney who has alleged that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has had an inappropriate romantic relationship with a special prosecutor hired for the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump has called the two to testify at a hearing next month.

The Development Authority of Bibb County approved $27 million in bonds for university apartments.

Tributes are pouring in for the three soldiers from Georgia killed on Sunday in a drone attack on a military base in Jordan.

A proposal to reduce the legal burden in Georgia for proving private ownership of coastal marshlands has been advanced by a state House committee.

Facing a primary challenge, state Sen. Ben Watson jumps on a library-critical effort.

The mood was somber inside the Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday morning as lawmakers mourned the sudden death of House Rules Chairman Richard Smith.

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns said earlier this month a "private option” was being studied. Many Republicans have voiced support for an Arkansas-style model that uses federal funds to purchase private plans on the federal marketplace.

One of the most influential members of the Georgia House of Representatives has died. The House Speaker's office says state Rep. Richard Smith, a Columbus Republican, died at his home from complications of the flu before dawn Tuesday.