Jury awards $22M in malpractice suit

By Megan HornCNI News ServiceA verdict of $22 million in a medical malpractice, wrongful death case was returned against two physicians and radiology group by a jury in Rabun County Superior Court on Friday, June 26.

Kemp signs elections bill

By Ty TagamiCapitol Beat News ServiceGov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law Thursday that delays the July 1 ban on the use of QR codes in Georgia’s voting machines.His signature postpones the prohibition until Jan. 1, 2028, giving lawmakers more time to adopt new election procedures.

Former president sues university

By Carly HendersonCNI News ServiceFormer Truett McConnell University President Emir Caner has filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the university, alleging trustees improperly terminated his employment last year despite a contract that was set to run through 2031.

Jackson defeats Jones for GOP gubernatorial nomination

By Ty TagamiCapitol Beat News ServiceEntrepreneur Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for governor and will compete in November for the state’s top office against Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Collins wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate

By Ty TagamiBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Service U.S. Rep. Mike Collins defeated political newcomer Derek Dooley in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate and will face incumbent Jon Ossoff in November.

Governor calls special session for voting issues

by Ty Tagami and Samantha SinclairGeorgia lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on June 17 to contend with two election-related issues under an order signed Wednesday by Gov. Brian Kemp.

Former HCHS principal is White County superintendent finalist

By Denise EtheridgeA familiar face is expected to soon fill the top leadership role at the White County School System.The White County Board of Education named Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Stribling as the sole candidate for the school superintendent position during a called meeting Jan. 22.

Kemp activates National Guard ahead of winter storm Fern

By Ty TagamiBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News ServiceWith an ice storm named Fern bearing down on Georgia Saturday afternoon, Gov. Brian Kemp activated the National Guard, staging 120 members to deploy to the northeast part of the state, where ice and wind were expected to cause the most disruption.

Courts order federal government to fund food program, but some still preparing for disruptions

By Ty Tagami Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service Judges in two federal lawsuits Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to continue funding its food assistance program during the government shutdown, but it was unclear how quickly payments would resume to recipients, who had been...

TMU parts ways with Caner

  White County News   Truett McConnell University has officially parted ways with former TMU President Emir Caner. Newly named Interim President Dr. John Yarbrough informed media representatives during a press conference on Friday, Sept.