Georgia GOP Senate Bill Would Ease Voter Challenges Despite Possible Federal Law Conflict

A contingent of Georgia Republican lawmakers is pursuing election legislation relitigating 2021's sweeping voting law overhaul.

Bill Lifting Local Control On House Construction Sparks Debate In Georgia House Committee Hearing

A Georgia House panel aired out much-debated sweeping legislation that would prevent local governments from regulating many entities.

Georgia Bill Tagged ‘Don't Say Gay' Appears Shelved For 2023 Legislative Session

A watered-down version of a bill opponents called Georgia's version of “Don't Say Gay” legislation appears dead in the water.

In Commentary, Authors Are Succinct: "Marjorie Taylor Greene Is An Idiot"

Marjorie Taylor Greene is an idiot, they say, and idiots, as a rule, aren't interesting. They aren't interesting because of their idiocy.

Georgia Bills Would Allow ‘Microenterprise' Home Kitchens

House Bill 583 would give the state's agriculture commissioner the power to license and regulate home-based food businesses.

FAA Announces Millions In Grants For Georgia Airport Projects

The feds announced nearly $10 million in funding for upgrades to a pair of Georgia airports.

Georgia Senate Committee Advances Education Savings Accounts Bill

The committee voted 6-5 Tuesday afternoon in favor of Senate Bill 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act.

Georgia Senate Panel Takes Latest Shot At Passing School Voucher Bill Opposed By Public Educators

A new school voucher bill passed out of a Senate committee Tuesday and could be headed for a full Senate vote.

Despite Concerns From Democrats That It Ignores Gun Danger, Kemp's Priority School Safety Training Bill Passes Georgia House

Despite protests from some Democrats, a school safety bill Gov. Brian Kemp named as a top priority passed the House Monday.

Bill To Raise Age Of Defendants Assigned To Juvenile Courts Passes Georgia House Panel

A House panel signed off on a bipartisan plan Tuesday to divert some 17-year-old defendants to the state's juvenile court system.

Georgia House Poised To Set New Regulations, Oversight For State's Growing Rooftop Solar Market

The Georgia House could cast a vote on as early as this week on a bill that would give the Public Service Commission sweeping power.

Sierra Club Study Finds Georgia Power's Bartow County Coal-Fired Plant Among Country's Dirtiest

A new Sierra Club study estimates that coal-fired power Plant Bowen in Bartow County is one of the nation's most out-of-control polluters.

Welcome To America: Refugees From Wars In Afghanistan And Ukraine Get Help Starting Anew In Georgia

The 10th annual New Americans Celebration drew about 300 case workers, advocates, and allies to the state Capitol to welcome the refugees.

Georgia Lawmakers To Reconcile Amended Fiscal 2023 Budget

Georgia state lawmakers have signed off on varying versions of a revised budget for fiscal 2023.

Sam's Club To Open New Douglas County Facility In Georgia

The company plans to spend more than $142 million on the Lithia Springs facility and create 600 new jobs.

New York Company Plans To Build Facility In Screven County

Idea Nuova, through its American Home Manufacturing subsidiary, plans to spend more than $19 million on a 400,000-square-foot facility.

Business Group Says Proposed Bills Would Reduce Frivolous Lawsuits

Senate Bill 191 would disallow naming a transportation company and its insurance companies in the same lawsuit.

Black Student Loan Borrowers At Risk As Supreme Court Weighs Forgiveness Plan; Georgia's C.L.E.A.R. Campaign Noted

The report indicates that Georgia borrowers "are organized around full student loan debt cancellation."

Georgia Republican Senators Push Through Bill To Strip Judges Of Most Cash Bail Discretion

The Georgia Senate passed a bill recently that would ramp up the number of criminal charges that require bail to get out of jail.

Georgia House Proposal For Cigarette Tax Hike To Promote Public Health Runs Into Anti-Tax Buzzsaw

Georgia smokers and vapers could be paying more for their nicotine habit under a pair of bills working their way through the state House.

Dalton Republican State Lawmaker Tries Again On Legislation To Give DACA Students In-State Tuition

Georgia college and technical students who participate in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program could get a break on tuition.

Sewon Plans To Spend $300 Million On Georgia Manufacturing Facility

Sewon America plans to spend more than $300 million on the manufacturing facility at Rincon's Grande View industrial park.

Georgia Lawmakers Introduce A Measure To Help Mental Health Care Providers

House Bill 520 would also allow state agencies to collect and share data in line with federal and state law.

Georgia Lawmaker Proposes State-Funded Education Savings Accounts

Proposed legislation would allow Georgians to create state-funded Education Savings Accounts.

Policy Group Pushes To Eliminate Georgia's Certificate Of Need Program

The General Assembly established Georgia's CON program in 1979, though state officials started reviewing healthcare projects in 1975.

Georgia GOP Lawmakers Advance Bill To Ban Some Gender-Affirming Health Care; Woman Says It Could Lead To Death Of Children

A Senate committee passed a bill Wednesday that would ban doctors from performing some gender affirming procedures on transgender patients.

Sports Betting Bills Gain Momentum, As Georgia Legislature Weighs Options

Georgia House and Senate committees are lining up in favor of sports bettors this week, as they consider bills that note several options.

Georgia House Panel Gives State's Electric Vehicle Rollout A "Jolt," Advances Charging Plan

A Georgia House committee unanimously passed a plan Wednesday that would mark a major shift in the future of electric vehicles in the state.

Proposed Georgia House Mental Health Reforms Aim To Increase Access To Beds, Caregivers

A bipartisan group of lawmakers intends to build on last year's major behavioral health bill with another wide-ranging measure.

Georgia Senate On The Brink Of Regulating Delta-8 Sales, Adding Testing Requirements

Georgia senators pressed pause Tuesday on a bill that may have banned the marijuana-adjacent gummies, oils, and vape cartridges now on sale.

People On Streets Of Plains Not Ready To Let Go Of "Mister Jimmy," After Carter Enters Hospice

PLAINS — The first media caravan arrived here late Saturday after the news Jimmy Carter would forgo any medical intervention.

Fair Districts Georgia Study Finds 2021 Reapportionment Delivered New Non-Competitive Races

They say every ballot counts, but when it comes to the Georgia Legislature, most voters had little choice in last year's election.

Ossoff Launches Inquiry Into Abuse Claims In Georgia's Foster Care System

Senators Ossoff and Blackburn sent letter to Georgia Division of Family and Children Services questioning their ability to protect children.

Inflation Continues To Worry Georgians, Groups Say

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased by 6.4% over the past 12 months.

GOP Philosophy In Georgia: 17-Year-Olds Can Be Tried In Adult Court, But Cannot Sit On A Jury In Such A Court

Georgia is one of three states where a 17-year-old who is accused of a crime stands for trial alongside adults in state superior court.

Georgia Businesses Needed PPP Loans, But Fraud Rampant In Federal Program

"The problem with following the rules is that it often puts you at a disadvantage in a world where fraud and deception seem to be the norm."

Young Legislative Helpers Return To Post-Pandemic Georgia Capitol

The Georgia House's page program has long provided students as young as 12 the opportunity to interact with their state representatives.

New Commission, Pay Hike For Caregivers Proposed To Help Georgians With Disabilities

Newbern dreads her son Griffin's 18th birthday in 3 years, when he will no longer qualify for services for young people with disabilities.

Fulton Grand Jury Report On Twice-Impeached Trump's 2020 Election Loss Finds Basis For Perjury Charges, No Hint Of Voter Fraud

A Fulton County special grand jury is recommending the district attorney pursue charges against witnesses in the Trump voter fraud case.

Spirit Of Competition: Georgia Lawmakers Back Competing Views Of Legalized Sports Betting

Fans will scout the state Capitol this week as three bills aimed at allowing Georgians to wager their money on games face vital hearings.