Georgia legislators pass bill that restricts defunding police
A Georgia bill that restrict ability of local governments to defund police departments passed on Wednesday.
A Georgia bill that restrict ability of local governments to defund police departments passed on Wednesday.
Lawmakers vote to repeal a citizen’s arrest law
Just 13 deaths after the death of Ahmaud Arbery, Georgia lawmakers have voted to strip citizen's arrest from state law. Arbery was gunned down in February 2020 by two men who claimed they were trying to execute a citizen's arrest. The House passed with a single "No" vote. Lawmakers have called the citizen's arrest law antiquated and no longer has a place in the state.
Just 13 deaths after the death of Ahmaud Arbery, Georgia lawmakers have voted to strip citizen's arrest from state law. Arbery was gunned down in February 2020 by two men who claimed they were trying to execute a citizen's arrest. The House passed with a single "No" vote. Lawmakers have called the citizen's arrest law antiquated and no longer has a place in the state.
Georgia voting law reaction: Coca-Cola, Delta, others issue responses
Activists are calling for boycotts of Georgia companies that hesitated to challenge sweeping election reform signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on March 25.
Activists are calling for boycotts of Georgia companies that hesitated to challenge sweeping election reform signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on March 25.
Georgia voting law: Protestors leave water bottles at state Capitol
In response to new state voting laws, Georgia faith leaders staged a tongue-in-cheek protest at the state Capitol on Wednesday, the last day of the legislative session.
In response to new state voting laws, Georgia faith leaders staged a tongue-in-cheek protest at the state Capitol on Wednesday, the last day of the legislative session.
Delta CEO: New Georgia voting bill 'based on a lie'
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a memo that he needed "to make it crystal clear that" Georgia's new election law was "unacceptable."
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a memo that he needed "to make it crystal clear that" Georgia's new election law was "unacceptable."
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank responds to Georgia's election reforms
Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Owner Arthur Blank said Tuesday afternoon he believes voting should be made "easier, not harder for every eligible citizen" and his business and non-profit partners plan to support efforts to advance voting access.
Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United Owner Arthur Blank said Tuesday afternoon he believes voting should be made "easier, not harder for every eligible citizen" and his business and non-profit partners plan to support efforts to advance voting access.
Cobb leader says moving MLB All-Star game in protest would hurt business
Calls are growing to boycott some of Georgia's major companies over the state's new election law. Sports events are also being targeted, including the MLB All-Star game this summer.
Calls are growing to boycott some of Georgia's major companies over the state's new election law. Sports events are also being targeted, including the MLB All-Star game this summer.
Georgia won't rate schools and districts for 2nd year
Georgia will not grade schools and districts using state test results for the second year in a row, the state Department of Education announced Tuesday, saying federal officials had waived the requirement for the state accountability system.
Georgia will not grade schools and districts using state test results for the second year in a row, the state Department of Education announced Tuesday, saying federal officials had waived the requirement for the state accountability system.
Democrats dispute police report in Georgia lawmaker’s arrest
Allies of a Democratic lawmaker arrested last week during a protest of Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law are strongly pushing back on a police report that compares the lawmaker knocking on the door of the governor’s office to the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob in January.
Allies of a Democratic lawmaker arrested last week during a protest of Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law are strongly pushing back on a police report that compares the lawmaker knocking on the door of the governor’s office to the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob in January.
Georgia lawmakers move to loosen gun laws after shootings
Georgia state senators voted 34-18 on Monday for a bill that loosens the state’s gun laws less than two weeks after police say a man bought a gun and killed eight people at three different massage businesses.
Georgia state senators voted 34-18 on Monday for a bill that loosens the state’s gun laws less than two weeks after police say a man bought a gun and killed eight people at three different massage businesses.
Georgia nears limiting citizen arrests
Georgia lawmakers took another step Monday to repeal a citizen’s arrest law predating the Civil War, acting little more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man pursued by armed white men.
Georgia lawmakers took another step Monday to repeal a citizen’s arrest law predating the Civil War, acting little more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man pursued by armed white men.
Georgia Secretary of State calls many election changes 'solid'
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said many of the changes included in the controversial election reform package approved by the state lawmakers last week are "solid."
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said many of the changes included in the controversial election reform package approved by the state lawmakers last week are "solid."
Georgia House passes bill making daylight saving time permanent
Georgia's House of Representatives has approved a bill that could end the state's tradition of changing the clock twice every year.
Georgia's House of Representatives has approved a bill that could end the state's tradition of changing the clock twice every year.
Civil rights groups file new lawsuit over Georgia voting law
Civil rights groups say Georgia's new voting law "is driven by blatant racism, represents politics at its very worst, and is clearly illegal,”
Civil rights groups say Georgia's new voting law "is driven by blatant racism, represents politics at its very worst, and is clearly illegal,”
Senate approves $3,000-a-year credit for some teaching posts
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low-performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low-performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
Bill cracking down on Georgia street racing heads to Gov. Kemp
The bill makes it a misdemeanor for anyone in Georgia who organizes, promotes, or participates in street racing.
The bill makes it a misdemeanor for anyone in Georgia who organizes, promotes, or participates in street racing.
Activists urging public to boycott Georgia corporations, businesses respond to criticism
Faith leaders and activists are urging people to stop giving money to Georgia-based companies that remain silent over what they call "racist anti-voting bills".
Faith leaders and activists are urging people to stop giving money to Georgia-based companies that remain silent over what they call "racist anti-voting bills".
Georgia governor quarantining after exposure to COVID-19, spokesperson says
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is in self-quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, according to a member of his staff.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is in self-quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, according to a member of his staff.
Bill to create 'chief labor officer' position fails in Georgia House
A bill that would have created the position of "chief labor officer" to assist the Department of Labor during a hectic period failed to get the votes needed to pass in the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday.
A bill that would have created the position of "chief labor officer" to assist the Department of Labor during a hectic period failed to get the votes needed to pass in the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday.
Local leader says Fulton County unfairly targeted by Georgia election law
Gov. Brian Kemp changed the way Georgians vote with a stroke of a pen when he signed Senate Bill 202 into law last week.
Gov. Brian Kemp changed the way Georgians vote with a stroke of a pen when he signed Senate Bill 202 into law last week.