Bill: Widen Georgia aid for students to go to private school
Supporters of broadening a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools say changes would meet its original mission, while opponents say it’s another attack on the state’s public schools.
Supporters of broadening a Georgia program that pays for special education students to attend private schools say changes would meet its original mission, while opponents say it’s another attack on the state’s public schools.
Cities could get larger share of Georgia vehicle tax revenue
Georgia lawmakers could change how vehicle tax revenue is split among cities, counties and school districts.
Georgia lawmakers could change how vehicle tax revenue is split among cities, counties and school districts.
Georgia officials announce long-awaited hurricane relief
Georgia’s governor and agriculture commissioner on Wednesday announced that $347 million in federal disaster relief funding would soon be available to farmers, nearly a year and a half after Hurricane Michael caused billions of dollars in damage to southwest Georgia.
Georgia’s governor and agriculture commissioner on Wednesday announced that $347 million in federal disaster relief funding would soon be available to farmers, nearly a year and a half after Hurricane Michael caused billions of dollars in damage to southwest Georgia.
Georgia voters could chime in on time change
Do you like to spring forward and fall back? Some state lawmakers want to put it to a vote.
Do you like to spring forward and fall back? Some state lawmakers want to put it to a vote.
Georgia senators want to ease rules for building below dams
Georgia senators voted Monday to let people build homes that could be flooded by dams without raising safety standards for the upstream dam.
Georgia senators voted Monday to let people build homes that could be flooded by dams without raising safety standards for the upstream dam.
Activists raise concerns about privacy of voting machines
Election integrity activists are raising concerns about Georgia’s new voting machines, saying the large, bright, vertical touchscreens allow other people in the room to see a voter’s selections in violation of ballot secrecy provisions in state law.
Election integrity activists are raising concerns about Georgia’s new voting machines, saying the large, bright, vertical touchscreens allow other people in the room to see a voter’s selections in violation of ballot secrecy provisions in state law.
Georgia Senate passes bill to limit surprise medical bills
Georgia’s state Senate passed legislation Monday that would protect some patients from receiving unexpected medical bills.
Georgia’s state Senate passed legislation Monday that would protect some patients from receiving unexpected medical bills.
Georgia election chief sets qualifying for US Senate special
Georgia’s secretary of state has set the qualifying period for the special U.S. Senate election featuring Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and GOP Rep. Doug Collins.
Georgia’s secretary of state has set the qualifying period for the special U.S. Senate election featuring Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and GOP Rep. Doug Collins.
Georgia eyes higher coal ash fee; residents seek more action
Georgia senators are passing a measure that would increase the fee for dumping coal ash in the state.
Georgia senators are passing a measure that would increase the fee for dumping coal ash in the state.
Georgia lawmaker wants to legalize online sports betting
State Sen. Burt Jones, R-Jackson, filed a bill last week to legalize sports betting under the Georgia Lottery Corporation.
State Sen. Burt Jones, R-Jackson, filed a bill last week to legalize sports betting under the Georgia Lottery Corporation.
Judge asked to decide permanent fate of Georgia abortion law
After a federal judge temporarily blocked Georgia’s restrictive abortion law, lawyers for the state and for opponents of the measure are battling in court over whether the law should be permanently barred from taking effect.
After a federal judge temporarily blocked Georgia’s restrictive abortion law, lawyers for the state and for opponents of the measure are battling in court over whether the law should be permanently barred from taking effect.
Georgia lawmaker wants to make porch piracy a felony
One state lawmakers wants to make it a felony for porch pirates to steal people's packages.
One state lawmakers wants to make it a felony for porch pirates to steal people's packages.
Democrat Tarver formally launches Senate campaign in Georgia
A former federal prosecutor appointed by President Barack Obama formally launched his campaign Thursday in the crowded race to take on Georgia’s newest U.S. senator.
A former federal prosecutor appointed by President Barack Obama formally launched his campaign Thursday in the crowded race to take on Georgia’s newest U.S. senator.
UGA, Georgia Tech oppose early admit bill favoring Georgians
The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are fighting a proposal to make them favor in-state residents in early admissions, saying a state senator’s proposal would degrade their ability to recruit top out-of-state students and maintain their national reputations.
The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are fighting a proposal to make them favor in-state residents in early admissions, saying a state senator’s proposal would degrade their ability to recruit top out-of-state students and maintain their national reputations.
Flooring manufacturer expands in northwest Georgia
A flooring manufacturer plans an expansion in northwest Georgia that the governor says will create 268 jobs.
A flooring manufacturer plans an expansion in northwest Georgia that the governor says will create 268 jobs.
Georgia lawmakers look to tackle surprise medical bills
Legislation that would protect some patients in Georgia from surprise medical bills that can run to tens of thousands of dollars is gaining momentum at the state Capitol.
Legislation that would protect some patients in Georgia from surprise medical bills that can run to tens of thousands of dollars is gaining momentum at the state Capitol.
Bill: Raise Georgia's minimum dropout age from 16 to 17
Georgia lawmakers are considering raising the state’s minimum dropout age from 16 to 17.
Georgia lawmakers are considering raising the state’s minimum dropout age from 16 to 17.
Georgia lawmaker hopes to expand seat belt law, increase fines
One state lawmaker wants to expand Georgia's seat belt law to include more passengers.
One state lawmaker wants to expand Georgia's seat belt law to include more passengers.
Former Georgia sheriff to lead State Patrol after exam flap
A former Georgia sheriff has been chosen to lead the state Department of Public Safety on an interim basis after its prior chief resigned in the aftermath of a cheating scandal involving state troopers.
A former Georgia sheriff has been chosen to lead the state Department of Public Safety on an interim basis after its prior chief resigned in the aftermath of a cheating scandal involving state troopers.
Georgia House approves $159 million in midyear budget cuts
The Georgia House voted Wednesday to cut state government’s budget, but also move some money around to protect lawmakers’ priorities.
The Georgia House voted Wednesday to cut state government’s budget, but also move some money around to protect lawmakers’ priorities.