Georgia lawmaker files bill to add consent to sex education
Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted and every 9 minutes that victim is a child, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.
Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted and every 9 minutes that victim is a child, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.
Greater Georgia sues for transparency on Zuckerberg’s $5.6M donation to Raffensperger in 2020 election
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife spent $45 million in Georgia during the 2020 election cycle and a watchdog group reports in June that it noticeably boosted Democrat turnout in the Peach State.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife spent $45 million in Georgia during the 2020 election cycle and a watchdog group reports in June that it noticeably boosted Democrat turnout in the Peach State.
Lawmakers adjourn special session, approve congressional redistricting map
Georgia state lawmakers adjourned the 2021 special session Monday after members of the House of Representatives gave final approval to a bill redrawing the state's 14 congressional districts.
Georgia state lawmakers adjourned the 2021 special session Monday after members of the House of Representatives gave final approval to a bill redrawing the state's 14 congressional districts.
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath jumps districts as GOP-friendly Georgia map passes
U.S. Rep Lucy McBath, a Democrat targeted by the map, announced Monday that she’s jumping to a more Democratic-friendly district where she will challenge another Democratic incumbent, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux.
U.S. Rep Lucy McBath, a Democrat targeted by the map, announced Monday that she’s jumping to a more Democratic-friendly district where she will challenge another Democratic incumbent, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux.
Waukesha Christmas parade: Georgia House begins session with moment of silence for victims
House Speaker David Ralston provided an introduction, taking time to reflect on the people who died when an SUV plowed into a holiday parade in Wisconsin.
House Speaker David Ralston provided an introduction, taking time to reflect on the people who died when an SUV plowed into a holiday parade in Wisconsin.
Georgia Senate approves congressional redistricting map
The Georgia Senate gave its approval Friday to a map redividing the state's 14 congressional districts.
The Georgia Senate gave its approval Friday to a map redividing the state's 14 congressional districts.
Georgia Senate committee approves congressional district map
A Georgia Senate committee approved legislation Thursday that redraws the state’s 14 congressional districts.
A Georgia Senate committee approved legislation Thursday that redraws the state’s 14 congressional districts.
'Buckhead City' bill drops hours before committee recommends process changes
Chairman Anderson said as Georgia continues to grow, requests for annexation and cityhood have too as residents look for more services in newly developed areas.
Chairman Anderson said as Georgia continues to grow, requests for annexation and cityhood have too as residents look for more services in newly developed areas.
Georgia Republicans release new congressional map, Democrats 'disappointed'
A newly-released map of Georgia's proposed congressional districts would give Republicans the advantage in nine of the state's 14 seats.
A newly-released map of Georgia's proposed congressional districts would give Republicans the advantage in nine of the state's 14 seats.
Money from federal infrastructure bill to pump money into GA roads and internet access
Infrastructure funding could begin going out within months, according to the White House.
Infrastructure funding could begin going out within months, according to the White House.
Gwinnett lawmaker presses pause on controversial bills
Tuesday state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, announced he would not move forward with two pieces of legislation that would alter the structure of Gwinnett County government during the special session.
Tuesday state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, announced he would not move forward with two pieces of legislation that would alter the structure of Gwinnett County government during the special session.
Former Georgia representative Josh Clark announces bid for US Senate
Josh Clark, an executive for NeoLife North America and former two-term Georgia Representative from Buford, is running as a Republican. Clark is a Gwinnett County native who also launched a real estate firm.
Josh Clark, an executive for NeoLife North America and former two-term Georgia Representative from Buford, is running as a Republican. Clark is a Gwinnett County native who also launched a real estate firm.
Georgia House gives final approval to Senate redistricting map
In a largely party-line vote, members of the Georgia House of Representatives voted Monday to approve a map redividing the state's 56 Senate districts.
In a largely party-line vote, members of the Georgia House of Representatives voted Monday to approve a map redividing the state's 56 Senate districts.
Georgia senator who donated kidney to son crafting legislation to support living organ donors
Georgia Sen. John Albers is trying to make it easier for people to make life-saving organ donations, as he did. Albers introduced the “Giving the Gift of Life Act,” which contains several measures to benefit living organ donors.
Georgia Sen. John Albers is trying to make it easier for people to make life-saving organ donations, as he did. Albers introduced the “Giving the Gift of Life Act,” which contains several measures to benefit living organ donors.
Gwinnett County leaders pushback on proposed commission expansion, redistricting
Gwinnett County leaders push back on a bill introduced in the State House that calls for double the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
Gwinnett County leaders push back on a bill introduced in the State House that calls for double the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
Senate gives final passage to first redistricting map of special session
The first redistricting map of 2021 has officially made its way through the Georgia General Assembly. Friday, the Senate approved legislation 32 to 21 that redraws the lines for House of Representatives districts in Georgia.
The first redistricting map of 2021 has officially made its way through the Georgia General Assembly. Friday, the Senate approved legislation 32 to 21 that redraws the lines for House of Representatives districts in Georgia.
Senate committee approves bill to expand Gwinnett commission
Under the proposed legislation, the commission would grow from four commissioners and a chair to nine commissioners and a chair. The bill would also redraw district lines.
Under the proposed legislation, the commission would grow from four commissioners and a chair to nine commissioners and a chair. The bill would also redraw district lines.
Key Georgia legislator wants to reexamine medical marijuana bids
State legislators express displeasure with ongoing Medical Marijuana bid process. 6 winners have been tentatively selected.
State legislators express displeasure with ongoing Medical Marijuana bid process. 6 winners have been tentatively selected.
Georgia Democrats, Republicans clash over proposed Gwinnett government changes
In a raucous committee meeting Wednesday afternoon, Democrats, Republicans and members of the public clashed over not just a pair of controversial Gwinnett County bills, but also parliamentary procedure.
In a raucous committee meeting Wednesday afternoon, Democrats, Republicans and members of the public clashed over not just a pair of controversial Gwinnett County bills, but also parliamentary procedure.
Georgia Senate approves redistricting map along party lines
Members of the Georgia Senate voted along party lines Tuesday afternoon to approve a new map for their own districts.
Members of the Georgia Senate voted along party lines Tuesday afternoon to approve a new map for their own districts.