Brian Kemp plans to overhaul Georgia’s legal system to reign in what he says are abusive lawsuits that drive up insurance rates for all Georgians. But Democrats insist his plan is not the solution to Georgia’s many problems.

Tort reform has been an item on the governor’s legislative wish list for a while, and he said it could lead to lower insurance premiums for drivers and small business owners down the line.

Medicaid expansion in Georgia has gained bipartisan support, with four Republican senators signing the Democrat-backed bill.

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday reiterated his simple pitch for lawsuit limits: They’ll halt rising insurance costs. The issue, commonly referenced as tort reform, is Kemp’s top priority this year.

Gov. Brian Kemp unveils proposed overhaul of legal system he says will bring down insurance costs for Georgians.

The soldier was one of three aboard the Black Hawk helicopter which collided with an American Airlines jet Wednesday night.

Georgia's proposed FY 2026 budget stands at $37.71 billion, focusing on education, healthcare, public safety, and transportation.

Opponents of the proposal, however, argue it strips Georgians of their right to seek compensation for injuries suffered from the negligence of large corporations.

Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled legislation to reform Georgia’s legal system the goal is to limit lawsuits and large jury verdicts in an effort called tort reform. The governor says it is his top priority this legislative session.

The crew chief on the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter involved in the crash has been identified as Ryan O’Hara by Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia.

Sam Lilley, the first officer of the fatal American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night outside Washington, D.C., was a coastal Georgia native and Georgia Southern University graduate.