Georgia Dems take gambling hostage over GOP voting bills
Angered by a blitz of Republican-backed legislation that would roll back voting access, Georgia Democrats are taking hostages — withholding their support on pieces of legislation that need bipartisan backing to pass.
Angered by a blitz of Republican-backed legislation that would roll back voting access, Georgia Democrats are taking hostages — withholding their support on pieces of legislation that need bipartisan backing to pass.
School voucher push taps frustration over distance learning
With her children struggling in many classes last spring, Kelli Rivera became so frustrated with how her suburban Atlanta district was handling the coronavirus pandemic that she withdrew them to home-school them. They’re back in public school and mostly attending class in person. For now.
With her children struggling in many classes last spring, Kelli Rivera became so frustrated with how her suburban Atlanta district was handling the coronavirus pandemic that she withdrew them to home-school them. They’re back in public school and mostly attending class in person. For now.
Georgia senators vote to end twice-yearly time changes
Georgia senators want to stop changing their clock twice a year, saying shifting from standard time to daylight saving time and back is disruptive.
Georgia senators want to stop changing their clock twice a year, saying shifting from standard time to daylight saving time and back is disruptive.
Georgia Senate, House committee advance election legislation
Georgia’s State Election Board could take over county election offices under a bill approved Wednesday by the state Senate.
Georgia’s State Election Board could take over county election offices under a bill approved Wednesday by the state Senate.
House GOP resumes tax-cut push as Georgia finances rebound
House Speaker David Ralston is backing a $100-million-plus state income tax cut, one sign of a rebound in state finances even as government and school budgets have yet to be fully restored to health.
House Speaker David Ralston is backing a $100-million-plus state income tax cut, one sign of a rebound in state finances even as government and school budgets have yet to be fully restored to health.
Georgia House approves ban on 'defunding' local police
The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that would prohibit local governments from "defunding" their police departments.
The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that would prohibit local governments from "defunding" their police departments.
Georgia lawmakers angry over unemployment benefits aim at labor head
Georgia lawmakers say the commissioner has done too little to address a backlog of unemployment claims while they continue to get so many calls.
Georgia lawmakers say the commissioner has done too little to address a backlog of unemployment claims while they continue to get so many calls.
New senate legislation could shorten probation sentences
Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation that would give someone convicted of a felony the opportunity to end their probation early after three years of good behavior.
Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation that would give someone convicted of a felony the opportunity to end their probation early after three years of good behavior.
Georgia Senate approves four election reform bills
Georgia's Senate approved a handful of bills Tuesday designed to reform the state's election system.
Georgia's Senate approved a handful of bills Tuesday designed to reform the state's election system.
David Perdue decides not to run for US Senate in 2022
Former Sen. David Perdue says that he will not be running against Sen. Raphael Warnock for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Former Sen. David Perdue says that he will not be running against Sen. Raphael Warnock for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Kelly Loeffler starts voter organization to rival Stacey Abrams’ after GOP losses in Georgia
Loeffler's group will focus on registering "conservative-leaning" voters, engaging low-propensity voters and strengthening election security.
Loeffler's group will focus on registering "conservative-leaning" voters, engaging low-propensity voters and strengthening election security.
Georgia developing plans to give out $522M in housing aid
Georgia’s state government says it’s developing plans to give out $522 million in federal rental assistance in coming months in 144 of the state’s 159 counties.
Georgia’s state government says it’s developing plans to give out $522 million in federal rental assistance in coming months in 144 of the state’s 159 counties.
Georgia senators seek term limits, balanced budget conclaves
Georgia Republicans are again pushing for the state to call for conventions to amend the U.S. Constitution to require a balanced federal budget and limit the terms of members of Congress, arguing the state needs to lend its support to disrupting the status quo in Washington.
Georgia Republicans are again pushing for the state to call for conventions to amend the U.S. Constitution to require a balanced federal budget and limit the terms of members of Congress, arguing the state needs to lend its support to disrupting the status quo in Washington.
Second high court hearing for Florida-Georgia water war
The Supreme Court tried Monday to inject some mystery into its second consideration of a long-running dispute between Georgia and Florida over water that flows from the Atlanta suburbs to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Supreme Court tried Monday to inject some mystery into its second consideration of a long-running dispute between Georgia and Florida over water that flows from the Atlanta suburbs to the Gulf of Mexico.
Georgia Senate panel seeks wider special education vouchers
A state Senate committee is advancing a bill that would broaden eligibility for a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools.
A state Senate committee is advancing a bill that would broaden eligibility for a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools.
New Georgia House plan calls for higher sports betting tax
A Georgia House panel is upping its ante on sports betting.
A Georgia House panel is upping its ante on sports betting.
Georgia House says localities can’t ban natural gas hookups
Cities and counties in Georgia couldn’t ban connections to natural gas or any other fuel source under a bill that passed the House on a 103-62 vote Monday.
Cities and counties in Georgia couldn’t ban connections to natural gas or any other fuel source under a bill that passed the House on a 103-62 vote Monday.
Atlanta mayor, city council in battle over Mitchell Street
A senior Atlanta City Council member said a new order from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms violates the law.
A senior Atlanta City Council member said a new order from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms violates the law.
House bill would raise age for adult crimes to 18 in Georgia
The age for charging most people with adult crimes would rise from 17 to 18 in Georgia under a bill moving forward in the state House.
The age for charging most people with adult crimes would rise from 17 to 18 in Georgia under a bill moving forward in the state House.
Kemp: Bar Georgia governors from limiting religious services
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed legislation Thursday that would bar future governors from limiting in-person religious services during a public health emergency.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed legislation Thursday that would bar future governors from limiting in-person religious services during a public health emergency.