Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is positioning herself to run for governor of Georgia — a state that has become a pivotal battleground in recent elections. Bottoms, who served in former President Joe Biden’s administration,

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has filed papers to raise money for a 2026 run for Georgia governor as a Democrat.

Bottoms joins state Sen. Jason Esteves of Atlanta in the 2026 gubernatorial race on the Democratic side. Multiple news outlets have reported that former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams of Atlanta, a two-time Democratic nominee for governor, also is considering mounting a third bid for the state's highest office.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law aimed at preventing future school shootings like the one that killed two students and two teachers in September at the Apalachee High School.

When he made his appearance, Gov. Kemp’s staff had lined up scores of backers on a staircase, giving an upbeat tone to a piece of legislation rooted in tragedy. "This was a real step forward. Before,

A Georgia bill barring transgender athletes from participating in interscholastic sports teams that align with their gender identity is now law.