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.

Tuesday Morning Store Closings Could Affect Some In GA

Twelve of the 19 Tuesday Morning stores are slated for closure in Georgia.

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.

Georgia Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Legalize Mobile Sports Betting

House Bill 380 would authorize the Georgia Lottery Corp. to operate and regulate sports betting in the state.

More Plaintiffs Agree To Dismiss Challenge To Georgia's Election Law

Critics have argued that the state's new voting law, Senate Bill 202, the Election Integrity Act, is a burden on local election officials.

Tough-On-Crime Theme Of 2023 Georgia Legislature Underpinned By Proposed New Bail Requirements

The Georgia Senate Public Safety Committee Wednesday advanced a bill that would add bail requirements to a laundry list.

State Lawmaker's Revival Of Georgia ‘Religious Freedom' Legislation Sparks Civil Rights Concerns

A new push for greater religious protections in Georgia has revived one of the most bitterly debated measures in U.S. history.

Georgia Reports Record-Breaking 2022 For Exports

"The Peach State surpassed $47.2 billion in exports in 2022," according to federal export data.

Georgia's Ossoff Expresses Concerns About Proposed Mine Near The Okefenokee

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is weighing a draft Mining Land Use Plan submitted by Twin Pines Minerals.

Judge To Release Partial Fulton Grand Jury Report On Trump Allies' 2020 Election Interference

These are the first details of a Fulton County special grand jury's report on attempts to interfere by the twice-impeached Trump.

"Politicians Have No Business Telling Me How To Raise My Child" -- Gwinnett Parent, As GOP Continues To Attack LGBTQ+ Community

Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that opponents compare to Florida's “Don't Say Gay” legislation, which seeks to limit rights.

Georgia House Public Health Chair Pushes For Insuring Earlier Cancer Screening, Biomarker Testing

Jaymie Knox didn't even know what biomarker testing was before it was done as part of a biopsy of her lung.

GOP Seeks Statue Of Clarence Thomas, Who Has Sought To Dismantle Rights For Women, LGBTQ+, And Gays

The report says Sen. Jones referred to Thomas as an "Uncle Tom," a term that is generally defined as a Black person who sells out to whites.

Republican Election Corruption Still Probed In Georgia

There will be indictments, that is one scribe's opinion.

3 GA Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ ‘America’s Best Large Employers’

The annual list of best employers was released Wednesday.

Georgia Senator Introduces Bill To Repeal State's Certificate Of Need Law

Senate Bill 162 would repeal the CON requirement for all health care facilities except certain long-term care facilities and services.

Publix Stuffed Chicken Dropped, May Contain Undeclared Allergens: USDA

Health officials said in an alert the stuffed chicken Publix sold in GA may contain soy and milk, ingredients not listed on the packaging.

Mega Millions: Jackpot Swells To $84 Million, GA Ticket Wins $10K

No one hit the jackpot in Tuesday's drawing.

Georgia Officials Award $150.3M Worth Of Transportation Projects

The largest single investment was a roughly $16 million award to E.R. Snell Contractor.

Georgia Continues To See Increasing Tax Collections

The state's net tax collections for January were shy of $3 billion, an increase of 1.1% or $32.9 million from January 2022.

Eight Arrested For Million Dollar Theft Of Apple Products - Attorney General Rob Bonta Announced

In press statement from Bonta on organized retail theft, it was revealed that for every $1 billion in sales, retailers lose around $700,000.

Georgia Lawmakers Considering Law Enforcement Legislation

Lawmakers could soon consider legislation allowing cities to install noise detection cameras.

Georgia Cities Rank Fourth For Most Fines And Fees Collected

According to the analysis from the Reason Foundation, "Peach State cities took in more than $376.6 million in fines and fees in 2020."

Earlier Party Primaries, DNC Convention Could Put Georgia Center Stage In 2024 Presidential Campaigns

Georgia Gov. Zell Miller in 1992 shrewdly used some of his power to maneuver the state towards the front of the pack.

Georgia Doctor Called "Player" In Phony Christian Right Anti-Abortion Portent

Emergency rooms across America are teeming with women and girls bleeding from abortion drugs in copious amounts.

IRS Clarifies Whether 2022 GA Inflation Relief Payments Are Taxable

The IRS said after a review Friday that it would not challenge the taxability of payments made in most states.

Georgia Republican Lawmakers File Public Safety Bills

"We're seeing a pattern around the state of people who are committing violent crimes," Lt. Governor Burt Jones, a Republican, said.

Georgia Struggles To Protect Residents From Debt Collectors

"Georgia's consumer protections against debt collectors are among the worst in the nation."