Sine Die 2024: Here's what bills passed and were left hanging at the Georgia Capitol
The fate of several key bills - from immigration enforcement to banning sex education - have until the end of the day to pass at the Georgia Capitol or die as the term ends.
Rise in taxable value of homes in Georgia would be capped if voters approve
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a package of legislation they hope will limit property tax increases, in what could be Republicans' signature tax cutting effort of the 2024 session.
Georgia lawmakers approve new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest
Georgia lawmakers on Thursday approved new rules for challenging voters and qualifying for the state's presidential ballot that could impact the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state.
Even Congress can’t get answers on Georgia post office problems
Members of Georgia’s congressional delegation said they have not gotten any firm answers about what’s going on with the postal mail system in the region.
Trans kids in sports, pay raises, deepfakes | What's being passed by Georgia lawmakers?
Georgia's lawmakers are taking up a wide range of bills with just two days left in the legislative session.
MARTA expansion: Atlanta Mayor Dickens announces new stations, more during speech
Mayor Andre Dickens will lay out his top priorities for Atlanta in the upcoming years at the annual State of the City Address.
2024 Georgia Legislative Session: Final push for major legislation
Georgia lawmakers are racing to the finish line to pass major legislation as the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session draws to a close.
Is online sports betting on the horizon in Georgia?
Some state lawmakers are making a final push to pass a bill to put the issue on the ballot in November.
HB 451: A step forward for PTSD treatment of Georgia's first responders
A bill that would give first responders assistance receiving mental health treatment is set to go before the Georgia state Senate’s Rules Committee on Monday.
Georgia GOP reject Democrats' final push for Medicaid expansion
Georgia Republicans shot down a last-ditch attempt by Democrats to expand Medicaid on Thursday in a state Senate committee, frustrating Democrats who say GOP leaders broke a promise to advance the bill.
HB 1105: Georgia Senate pass immigration bill
Georgia lawmakers passed a controversial immigration bill that would penalize local sheriffs who don't work with federal immigration officials.
Georgia school voucher bill gets final passage, heads to governors' desk
Georgia senators gave final approval Wednesday to a plan to create a $6,500 voucher funding for private school tuition and homeschooling, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
Protest over amendment targeting transgender students in Georgia added to mental health bill
Outraged parents went to the State Capitol on Wednesday to voice their opposition to anti-transgender legislation introduced by Republican lawmakers on Tuesday.
Laken RiIey's father hopes Georgia senators will protect citizens from 'illegal invasion'
Georgia state senators passed a resolution honoring Laken Riley's memory on Wednesday morning.
Georgia bill could provide specific reasons for challenging voters
A Georgia state senator says he's seeking to make it harder for people to challenge the qualifications of individual voters, but opponents warn he's only going to enable more baseless attacks.
Georgia lawmakers may be close to deal to limit rise in property tax bills
A deal between the Georgia House and Senate on limiting how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes may be solidifying, although questions remain about the election-year push for property tax relief.
Georgia state senator banned from House floor after comments about late speaker
A Georgia state senator was banned from ever stepping foot on the Georgia House floor on Thursday.
Car boot battle: Proposed bill could change parking regulations
The battle over the car boot is once again in the spotlight.
Private utility wants to bypass Georgia county to connect water to new homes near Hyundai plant
A private utility is asking Georgia legislators to change a state law, so the company can provide water service to new homes near Hyundai’s upcoming electric vehicle factory without first getting permission from local governments.
Georgia school voucher push: Georgia House speaker aims to persuade resistant GOP members
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is leaning into the push to pass a voucher plan funding private school tuition and home schooling, looking to change the minds of fellow Republican skeptics.