Georgia: Move to limit citizen arrests after death of Ahmaud Arbery
The Georgia House of Representatives voted unanimously on 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.
The Georgia House of Representatives voted unanimously on 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 House passes bill to end hands-free cellphone loophole
The Georgia House has voted to eliminate a loophole that allows some people to avoid citations for violating the state’s hands-free cellphone law.
The Georgia House has voted to eliminate a loophole that allows some people to avoid citations for violating the state’s hands-free cellphone law.
Georgia Senate passes bill to end no-excuse absentee voting
Georgia’s state Senate narrowly passed a bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting Monday, as Republicans move to roll back voting access after record turnout led to Democratic victories in the state’s presidential race and two U.S. Senate runoffs.
Georgia’s state Senate narrowly passed a bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting Monday, as Republicans move to roll back voting access after record turnout led to Democratic victories in the state’s presidential race and two U.S. Senate runoffs.
House bill: Allow at least 1 visitor in medical facilities
Every Georgia hospital or nursing home patient could designate at least one person who would have at least one hour of access each day under a bill approved by the state House on Monday.
Every Georgia hospital or nursing home patient could designate at least one person who would have at least one hour of access each day under a bill approved by the state House on Monday.
Bill that would make porch piracy a felony passes Georgia House
A bill that would make stealing packages from someone's front porch a felony passed the Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday.
A bill that would make stealing packages from someone's front porch a felony passed the Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Senators abandon plan to crimp labor commissioner authority
State senators abandoned a plan Friday to strip Georgia’s elected labor commissioner of much of his authority, with the proposal’s sponsor saying he believed Republican Mark Butler had received the message that lawmakers want faster action on complaints about delayed and denied jobless benefits.
State senators abandoned a plan Friday to strip Georgia’s elected labor commissioner of much of his authority, with the proposal’s sponsor saying he believed Republican Mark Butler had received the message that lawmakers want faster action on complaints about delayed and denied jobless benefits.
Georgia House approves budget, adds mental health funding
Friday, the Georgia House of Representatives approved a $27.2 billion budget for the upcoming year.
Friday, the Georgia House of Representatives approved a $27.2 billion budget for the upcoming year.
Georgia Senate approves 2 sports betting bills, House continues to debate
Members of the state Senate approved two bills Friday that would legalize sports betting in Georgia.
Members of the state Senate approved two bills Friday that would legalize sports betting in Georgia.
Georgia GOP leaders who rejected voter fraud claims back voting bills
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger say they support efforts to do away with the state’s signature matching system, which Trump heavily attacked.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger say they support efforts to do away with the state’s signature matching system, which Trump heavily attacked.
LeBron James to use All-Star Weekend to fight voter suppression
One of the greatest players ever to take the court plans on using NBA All-Star weekend to fight voter suppression in Georgia.
One of the greatest players ever to take the court plans on using NBA All-Star weekend to fight voter suppression in Georgia.
Georgia Senate passes bill ending daylight saving time
Resetting our clocks twice a year could soon be a thing of the past in Georgia.
Resetting our clocks twice a year could soon be a thing of the past in Georgia.
Bill approved by Georgia House would make 'porch piracy' a felony
Stealing a single package, no matter the value, off of people's porches could become a felony and require mandatory prison time, according to a bill approved by the Georgia House of Representatives.
Stealing a single package, no matter the value, off of people's porches could become a felony and require mandatory prison time, according to a bill approved by the Georgia House of Representatives.
Lawmakers propose big raises for themselves, other officials
Georgia’s House speaker is backing a plan that would nearly double pay for lawmakers and also boost pay for all statewide officials except the governor.
Georgia’s House speaker is backing a plan that would nearly double pay for lawmakers and also boost pay for all statewide officials except the governor.
Georgia moving to repeal citizen’s arrest after Arbery death
Georgia moved closer Thursday to the possible repeal of an 1863 law that lets private citizens make an arrest, more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man chased by white men who said they suspected he had committed a crime.
Georgia moved closer Thursday to the possible repeal of an 1863 law that lets private citizens make an arrest, more than a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man chased by white men who said they suspected he had committed a crime.
Georgia House seeks bigger bump in mental health spending
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
'Be The Match Day' asked for 430 people at the Gold Dome to join the registry
“Be The Match Day” was celebrated at Liberty Plaza at the Gold Dome on Thursday with several state lawmakers and staffers joining the national registry.
“Be The Match Day” was celebrated at Liberty Plaza at the Gold Dome on Thursday with several state lawmakers and staffers joining the national registry.
Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Fulton County leaders reject recommendation to fire elections chief
The elected leaders of Georgia’s most populous county has voted to reject a recommendation to fire the county elections director.
The elected leaders of Georgia’s most populous county has voted to reject a recommendation to fire the county elections director.
Georgia House unanimously approves $140M income tax cut
A unanimous Georgia House voted 171-0 Wednesday for a $140 million state income tax cut, in what Republicans hope is just a first step in further tax relief.
A unanimous Georgia House voted 171-0 Wednesday for a $140 million state income tax cut, in what Republicans hope is just a first step in further tax relief.
Ban on transgender girls in girls’ sports sought in Georgia
Advocates of a ban on a transgender girls playing girls’ sports in Georgia have turned to the state Senate, having gained little traction for their proposal in the House.
Advocates of a ban on a transgender girls playing girls’ sports in Georgia have turned to the state Senate, having gained little traction for their proposal in the House.