Georgia tweaks policies for Puerto Rico driver's licenses
Driver’s license applicants who want to exchange a Puerto Rican license for a Georgia license no longer have to take tests or meet other requirements not imposed on other U.S. citizens, according to a lawsuit settlement agreement.
Driver’s license applicants who want to exchange a Puerto Rican license for a Georgia license no longer have to take tests or meet other requirements not imposed on other U.S. citizens, according to a lawsuit settlement agreement.
King Center, Secretary of State launch voter outreach program
The King Center and the Georgia Secretary of State want to make sure you know about the state's new secure paper ballot system.
The King Center and the Georgia Secretary of State want to make sure you know about the state's new secure paper ballot system.
Company withdraws application to mine near Okefenokee refuge
A mining company has withdrawn its request for the federal government’s permission to dig up minerals near the vast wildlife refuge in the Okefenokee Swamp, saying it plans to submit a new application that proposes a smaller area for the project.
A mining company has withdrawn its request for the federal government’s permission to dig up minerals near the vast wildlife refuge in the Okefenokee Swamp, saying it plans to submit a new application that proposes a smaller area for the project.
GBI Director pitches outsourcing testing as evidence backlog grows
Just 15 months after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation cleared a backlog of more than 3,000 old sexual assault kits, they now have more than 700 new ones that need testing.
Just 15 months after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation cleared a backlog of more than 3,000 old sexual assault kits, they now have more than 700 new ones that need testing.
Georgia senators pushing Fort Benning for new Army corps HQ
Georgia’s two U.S. senators are urging military leaders to choose Fort Benning for the headquarters of the Army’s fourth corps headquarters.
Georgia’s two U.S. senators are urging military leaders to choose Fort Benning for the headquarters of the Army’s fourth corps headquarters.
Georgia Senate panel approves new dam regulations
Georgia could soon loosen safety standards for dams that sit above newly built homes, under a proposal unanimously passed by a state Senate committee.
Georgia could soon loosen safety standards for dams that sit above newly built homes, under a proposal unanimously passed by a state Senate committee.
President Trump hints he may intervene in Collins-Loeffler race
The president hinted Thursday that he is working to find a compromise in what has become a contentious Georgia Senate race.
The president hinted Thursday that he is working to find a compromise in what has become a contentious Georgia Senate race.
Georgia lawmaker on public safety committee caught texting and driving
After what a motorist describes as a near dangerous collision, he took pictures of the driver texting. The driver is Rep. Bill Werkheiser, who sits on the Public Safety Committee.
After what a motorist describes as a near dangerous collision, he took pictures of the driver texting. The driver is Rep. Bill Werkheiser, who sits on the Public Safety Committee.
Republicans head to March runoff in Georgia Senate race
Two Republicans are headed to a runoff election next month for a south Georgia state Senate seat, after no candidate won a majority of votes Tuesday.
Two Republicans are headed to a runoff election next month for a south Georgia state Senate seat, after no candidate won a majority of votes Tuesday.
Adoption bill would allow agencies to refuse Georgia families
A new bill filed Wednesday would allow adoption agencies in Georgia to refuse to work with people on religious or moral grounds.
A new bill filed Wednesday would allow adoption agencies in Georgia to refuse to work with people on religious or moral grounds.
Georgia legislature hits pause button over budget battle
The Georgia General Assembly has agreed to take nearly two weeks off so that they can hold additional budget hearings.
The Georgia General Assembly has agreed to take nearly two weeks off so that they can hold additional budget hearings.
Georgia Senate panel approves raising age on vaping products
The new bill would raise the age a person must be to purchase vaping products to 21, require schools to teach the dangers of vaping, and more
The new bill would raise the age a person must be to purchase vaping products to 21, require schools to teach the dangers of vaping, and more
Georgia legislature takes break to try to ease budget worries
Georgia's lawmakers are taking an unscheduled break to try to patch up the state's ailing budget.
Georgia's lawmakers are taking an unscheduled break to try to patch up the state's ailing budget.
Georgia officials seek to end 5 standardize tests for students
Under the new plan, Georgia high school students would no longer have to take tests in geometry, economics, physical science, and American literature.
Under the new plan, Georgia high school students would no longer have to take tests in geometry, economics, physical science, and American literature.
New Georgia bill aims to raise state's high school dropout age
A Georgia lawmaker wants to raise the state's dropout age to 17.
A Georgia lawmaker wants to raise the state's dropout age to 17.
Georgia Senate panel advances plan to review tax breaks
Lawmakers could be in a better position to scrutinize tax breaks in Georgia under a bill moving forward in the state Senate.
Lawmakers could be in a better position to scrutinize tax breaks in Georgia under a bill moving forward in the state Senate.
Georgia senators: Allow bodies to be dissolved in chemicals
Georgia’s state Senate is approving a bill that would allow funeral providers to dissolve dead bodies in chemicals.
Georgia’s state Senate is approving a bill that would allow funeral providers to dissolve dead bodies in chemicals.
Republicans lead fundraising in Georgia’s dual Senate races
Georgia’s incumbent Republican U.S. senators have built a healthy fundraising advantage over their rivals in the state’s dual Senate races, newly filed campaign finance reports show.
Georgia’s incumbent Republican U.S. senators have built a healthy fundraising advantage over their rivals in the state’s dual Senate races, newly filed campaign finance reports show.
Georgia lawmaker proposes doubling hands-free driving fines
It could soon cost you more if you get caught violating Georgia's hands-free driving law.
It could soon cost you more if you get caught violating Georgia's hands-free driving law.
Some issues reported on Georgia voting machines in election
Georgia has used a special state House election to work out some kinks with the state’s new voting machines.
Georgia has used a special state House election to work out some kinks with the state’s new voting machines.