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U.S. Senate, including Isakson and Chambliss, votes to open debate on gun control

The U.S. Senate cleared the way on Thursday for an emotional, weeks-long debate on proposals to curb gun violence, rejecting an effort by conservative Republicans to block consideration of gun-control legislation prompted by December's Newtown school massacre.

Key U.S. senators announce deal on background checks for gun buyers

A Democratic and a Republican senator said on Wednesday they had struck a deal to expand background checks for gun buyers, boosting prospects for passage in the U.S. Senate of at least some of President Barack Obama's gun-control proposals.

Bishop talks economy, same-sex marriage

A U.S. Congressman says finding common ground across party lines will be key to finding solutions to the country's budget problems.

Taylor-made leadership

Albany's city manager still relies on values he learned as part of a close-knit family and during a 27-year career in the Marine Corps.

FAA to delay closing Albany airport tower

Albany officials say the successful operation of the municipal airport is crucial for economic development.

Isakson: Port in Savannah No. 1 issue

Senator talks about the importance of deepening the port of Savannah, budgets, North Korea and sequestration.

Senate group resolves key issues on immigration reform

With business and labor now in agreement, a bipartisan group of senators has resolved all major issues in a pending deal to overhaul the immigration system and aims to unveil it after Congress reconvenes in the second week of April, key lawmakers said on Sunday.

Senator making metro Albany stops

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Marietta, will be in the metro Albany area this week with several stops on his agenda.

Flint River bill fails in the House

A bill, which the Georgia Water Coalition contended contained a “poison pill,” is defeated in the Georgia House.

Battle to make WG&L a city department grows heated

Albany City Commissioners engage in heated exchanges during several controversial matters at their business meeting.

10th anniversary of Iraq invasion marred by blasts

A dozen car bombs and suicide blasts tore into Shi'ite districts in Baghdad and south of the Iraqi capital on Tuesday, killing more than 50 people on the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein.

Should you have to prove citizenship before voting? Justices to weigh Arizona law

U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed some skepticism on Monday about an Arizona law that requires people registering to vote in federal elections to show proof of citizenship.

Hotel/Motel tax passes on second vote

A controversial Fulton County bill fails by one vote to pass.

Fulton County spat prompts lawmakers to table Albany Hotel/motel tax bill

A bill that was originally passed by the Georgia House of Representatives but then lumped into a package that was up for reconsideration Monday has now been tabled by lawmakers in a move one local representative says is akin to holding all of the state's local legislation "hostage."

Maine town to take symbolic vote on mandatory gun ownership

Residents of a Maine town are expected to vote on Monday on whether each household should be required to own a firearm, a decision that has thrust the tiny town of Byron into the heated national debate on gun control.

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