Several Georgia lawmakers were flying into and out of Washington on Wednesday just before the catastrophic accident that killed more than 60 people in a mid-air collision over the Potomac River.

Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp is reiterating his pitch for lawsuit limits, saying they will halt rising insurance costs. The reality, though, is more complicated.

ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp is making tort reform a top priority this legislative session, unveiling new legislation aimed at limiting lawsuits and large settlements in an effort to curb rising insurance costs for businesses across Georgia.

Savannah and Chatham County officials will bring a taste of the coast to the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday for the annual Savannah-Chatham Day. The event, which features a full day of activities, offers local leaders an opportunity to present the needs of their communities to state lawmakers.

A right-wing Republican state senator was arrested Thursday morning while attempting to enter the House chambers to attend the State of the State address by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp. Controversial Trenton legislator Colton Moore was handcuffed and removed from the Capitol by state police following an altercation with staff members and law enforcement as Moore

A Georgia state senator, who was arrested Thursday before Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address at the Capitol building, will now be allowed to attend future joint sessions in the Gold Dome.

Snow and freezing temps prompt Gov. Kemp to declare emergency in Georgia, close state offices, and activate the National Guard.

Federal agents made at least one arrest at a Georgia church, following a policy change by the Trump administration.

Savannah-Chatham Day at the state Capitol marks a time when Savannah’s officials bring the city’s policy priorities to state leaders.

Ahead of Gov. Brian Kemp ’s (R-GA) State of the State address, Moore was arrested after he attempted to enter the state House chamber despite having been banned from the area last year. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns lifted Moore’s ban hours after his arrest.

As lawmakers gear up for week two at the Georgia State Capitol, Governor Brian Kemp made tort reform a priority this legislative session.