House Bill To Create Mental Health Insurance Parity Hits Senate Turbulence

Broad consensus is apparent among state lawmakers that more should be done to ensure health insurance companies are following federal law.

Planned Gas Tax Suspension Ready For Kemp's Signature, Despite Partisan Sniping

A plan to temporarily suspend Georgia's motor fuel tax in the wake of sky-high gasoline prices passed the state Senate unanimously Thursday.

As Week To Honor The First Amendment Ends, Republicans Try To Threaten Free Speech

National Sunshine Week is when public officials are reminded to operate openly and transparently, and embrace the First Amendment.

Memorials Mark Anniversary Of Spa Shootings With Tributes To Victims Of ‘Hate And Fear'

Wednesday marked a somber anniversary for Georgians, especially those with Asian American ancestry.

The "Hypocrisies Are Multiplying Like Rabbits" With Republicans -- Commentary

Inevitably undermining public education appears to be the prime goal of the Republican Party, the report states.

GOP's Latest Bill, Which Penalizes Criminal Protests "In The Cradle Of The Civil Rights Movement," Moves To House

After a tense debate, the Georgia Senate passed a bill intended to ratchet up criminal penalties for offenses during public protests.

Crossover Day Wrap: Righting Wrongs; Medical Cannabis Do-Overs

The Legislature's self-imposed deadline to clear at least one chamber to have the smoothest path to becoming law has now come and gone.

Georgia Gamblers Win Some, Lose Some As State Legislature Reaches Final Turn

A resolution to bring horse racing to Georgia failed to jump a legislative hurdle in the Senate Tuesday, all but dooming the effort.

School Voucher Push Gets Shoved Down With Muscle From State GOP Lawmakers

The Georgia Senate delivered a blow to the school choice movement, voting down a bill that would have diverted $6,000 from state money.

Georgia House OKs Bill To Spur Medical Marijuana Production After 2015 Law Stalled

Some long-awaited relief through cannabis oil could be in sight for some Georgians with serious health conditions.

Georgia Lawmakers Face Do-Or-Die Crossover Day On Elections, Culture Wars Bills

When the music stops at the Gold Dome tonight, not every bill will have a seat.

Georgia Passes Bill Called By Democrats "A Jumble Of Words Cut And Pasted From The Heritage Foundation And A Trump Executive Order"

The Georgia Senate passed a bill along party lines Friday that would prevent teachers from discussing so-called "divisive concepts."

Amid Burgeoning Gun Violence, House Passes Bill Ending License Requirement To Carry Handgun

The House approved a measure that would nix the requirement for someone to have a state license to carry a firearm.

Camden Officials Aim To Refuel Sputtering Rocket Launch Spaceport Plans

The long journey to launch rockets off the Georgia coast is running low on fuel, as Spaceport Camden opponents brace for a final push.

Battle For Georgia Ballot 2022 -- Qualifying Ends And Candidates Are Set For The Races

Hundreds of candidates just cut a check and filed paperwork to be on the ballot in Georgia this year.

Georgia House Panel Sets Up Broad Election Oversight For Approval This Year

It's another attempt to play to unfounded accusations of rampant voting fraud conspiracy theorists say cost Trump the election.

Bipartisan Effort To Reform Georgia's Wrongful Conviction Compensation Process Advances

Two decades ago, Kerry Robinson was convicted for a 1993 rape in Moultrie after he was falsely implicated by one of the actual perpetrators.

In Commentary, The Unquestioned Virtues Of Theodore Roosevelt Are Recalled

A plush, stuffed bear got its name from him, but Teddy Roosevelt was no softy to be toyed with when he wanted to get something done.

Kemp Officially In Against Perdue For Chance To Face Abrams In Governor's Race

Gov. Brian Kemp officially kicked off his bid for a second term Thursday with a large group of lawmakers and supporters backing his camp.

Governor Plans To Sign Bill Suspending Georgia's Gas Tax Until May 31

Gas prices in Ga., could be less eye-popping as the state Legislature aims to temporarily suspend Georgia's state tax on motor fuel sales.

Georgia House OKs $1B State Income Tax Cut As Critics Say Wealthy Benefit Most

House lawmakers signed off a tax cut proposal that would cut state revenues by $1 billion over objections, as it would benefit the wealthy.

What Are Republicans Going After Now? The First Amendment

Beware Georgians. Senate Bill 171 is a threat to anyone in the state who wants to speak up for what they believe in.

Georgia House Delivers Overwhelming Support For Mental Health Services Overhaul

A measure designed to improve access to mental health services in Georgia cleared the House with overwhelming bipartisan support Tuesday.

Noting Kemp's "Inaction And Ineptitude," Abrams Campaigns On Health Care As She Makes Governor Bid Official

Former House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams became a national figure when she ran for governor four years ago.

Increased Threats On Officials From Republicans Supporting Threatening, Dangerous Rhetoric Could Spark Violence At The Polls

Candidate filings for the 2022 midterm elections kick the campaign season into full swing amid threatening rhetoric from Republicans.

School Voucher Bill Clears Georgia Senate Panel Despite Critic's Public School Concerns

Democrats were skeptical on a new school voucher bill sponsored by Senate Pro Tempore Butch Miller that moved forward in a Senate committee.

Bill Inspired By Backlash To 2020 Racial Justice Protests Clears Georgia Senate Panel

Opponents argue this Georgia bill aims to stop protests by trampling on constitutional rights through expanded criminal penalties.

Reptile Dealer Sentenced In GA For Trafficking Venomous Snakes

Authorities said Ashtyn Michael Rance, 35, was caught illegally shipping vipers as well as turtles from his home in Georgia.

Republicans Blame President Biden, Democrats For Gas Prices, But Offer No Credible Solutions

In 2020 the price of oil crashed, falling to less than zero one day. Traders paid buyers to get them to take contracts off their hands.

Trump Factor To Be Tested As Hopefuls Qualify To Run For Georgia's Top Elected Posts

The 2022 election in Georgia officially began Monday as candidates flocked to the state Capitol to put their names on the ballot.

From Georgia, 20 Defendants Face Charges A Year After Jan. 6 Attack On U.S. Capitol, Report Says

On the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021, the report indicates, "thousands" were urged on by Trump to carry out the attack-riot on the U.S. Capitol.

Georgia Senate GOP Approves Ban On COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Passports'

Democratic Sen. Michelle Au, a Johns Creek physician, called the measure "dangerous," as it would hinder the Department of Public Health.

Farmer Nuisance Suit Protection, Or ‘Bad Neighbor Bill'? Ga. House Gives OK

A controversial bill that proponents say is meant to keep farmers out of court has again collided with private property concerns.

Commentary Centers On The Lighter Side Of Georgia Lore, And A Brighter Day Ahead

Russian troops invaded Ukraine last week — you probably heard about that. An international panel of scientists said climate change is worse.

Commentary Suggests Carlson and Ingraham Of Fox News, Bannon, Trump Felt Putin Had "Understood Right To Invade"

It further suggests the aforementioned four people deduced the United States "had no cause to intervene on behalf of democratic Ukraine."

Georgia House Panel Advances Bill To Broadly Expand Mental Health Services

A House panel backed the speaker's wide-ranging mental health plan, but not before hearing from him directly first.

Capitol Second Amendment Pep Rally For Gun Bills: ‘We Can't Back Down'; Democrats Blame Kemp, Perdue

The report states pro-gun extremists are using bullying tactics on GOP lawmakers to get what they want; "Armed American Radio" lauds Kemp.

GA Man Beheaded Sister's Dog, Played With Severed Head: Police

According to police, the Georgia man claims he didn't kill the dog. Instead, he ate it after it was hit by a car.

Legislation To Ban Mail-Order Abortion Pills In Georgia Clears State Senate

The Georgia Senate passed a bill recently aimed at preventing Georgia women from accessing abortion pills by mail.

Georgia House Speaker Calls For ‘Responsible' $1 Billion Income Tax Cut

The $1 billion tax cut package occurs the same day the GOP approved the governor's plan to send surplus revenues back to taxpayers.