Georgia lawmakers back moving marriage age to 17
A bill raising Georgia's minimum marriage age to 17 is headed to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.
A bill raising Georgia's minimum marriage age to 17 is headed to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.
State lawmakers scramble to reach medical cannabis cultivation deal
A handful of state lawmakers met for hours Monday afternoon as they tried to work out a deal to establish an in-state medical cannabis cultivation program.
A handful of state lawmakers met for hours Monday afternoon as they tried to work out a deal to establish an in-state medical cannabis cultivation program.
Georgia House passes the 'heartbeat bill'
The Georgia House voted Friday in favor of the controversial abortion bill, nicknamed the “Heartbeat Bill”. The legislation now heads to the desk of Governor Brian Kemp, who has vowed to sign it into law.
The Georgia House voted Friday in favor of the controversial abortion bill, nicknamed the “Heartbeat Bill”. The legislation now heads to the desk of Governor Brian Kemp, who has vowed to sign it into law.
Medical marijuana bill clears Georgia Senate
A bill that would allow the in-state production and sale of low-potency medical marijuana oil has passed the Georgia senate, just two days after the proposal was limited significantly in committee.
A bill that would allow the in-state production and sale of low-potency medical marijuana oil has passed the Georgia senate, just two days after the proposal was limited significantly in committee.
Georgia House opts for airport oversight, not takeover
Instead of trying to take over Atlanta's massive airport, the Georgia House has passed a proposal establishing a legislative committee to oversee 10 of Georgia's major commercial airports.
Instead of trying to take over Atlanta's massive airport, the Georgia House has passed a proposal establishing a legislative committee to oversee 10 of Georgia's major commercial airports.
Georgia House passes bill increasing monument protections
Confederate monuments and other memorials in Georgia could soon have greater protections under a bill passed by the state House.
Confederate monuments and other memorials in Georgia could soon have greater protections under a bill passed by the state House.
Teachers to see $3,000 raise under Georgia budget agreement
Georgia teachers and other certified school employees will see a $3,000 raise under the $27.5 billion spending proposal headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.
Georgia teachers and other certified school employees will see a $3,000 raise under the $27.5 billion spending proposal headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.
Georgia medical marijuana bill approved in Senate committee
A Georgia Senate committee on Wednesday approved a limited version of a bill that allows in-state production and sale of medical marijuana.
A Georgia Senate committee on Wednesday approved a limited version of a bill that allows in-state production and sale of medical marijuana.
'Heartbeat bill' passes Georgia Senate 34-18, heads to House for final vote
The Georgia Senate passed a controversial abortion bill Friday afternoon by a 34-18 vote.
The Georgia Senate passed a controversial abortion bill Friday afternoon by a 34-18 vote.
Georgia House offers substitute for airport takeover bill
A Georgia House panel has approved a plan establishing a legislative committee to oversee 10 of Georgia's major commercial airports.
A Georgia House panel has approved a plan establishing a legislative committee to oversee 10 of Georgia's major commercial airports.
First lady Marty Kemp to address human trafficking
In the next two weeks, Georgia's First Lady plans to announce who will take part in a special commission created to address human trafficking in the state.
In the next two weeks, Georgia's First Lady plans to announce who will take part in a special commission created to address human trafficking in the state.
Gov. Kemp signs 'Patients First Act'
Governor Brian Kemp signed the Patients First Act Wednesday afternoon. The bill will change the way the state approaches healthcare.
Governor Brian Kemp signed the Patients First Act Wednesday afternoon. The bill will change the way the state approaches healthcare.
Georgia House gives 'Patients First Act' final passage
Members of the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage Monday to a bill that will change the way the state approaches healthcare.
Members of the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage Monday to a bill that will change the way the state approaches healthcare.
Proposed law cracks down on 'child marriages'
A proposed law to raise the legal age of marriage from 16 to 17 is making its way through the Georgia State Capitol.
A proposed law to raise the legal age of marriage from 16 to 17 is making its way through the Georgia State Capitol.
Georgia House approves Bible electives for public schools
Public high schools in Georgia could soon have greater freedom to offer courses on Christianity under legislation approved by the state House.
Public high schools in Georgia could soon have greater freedom to offer courses on Christianity under legislation approved by the state House.
Georgia joins effort to fund menstrual products in schools
Every weekday at a middle school near Atlanta, a half-dozen or so students visit the school nurse to get sanitary pads.
Every weekday at a middle school near Atlanta, a half-dozen or so students visit the school nurse to get sanitary pads.
Atlanta business leaders: 'Hands off the Atlanta Airport'
"Hands off the Atlanta Airport!"
"Hands off the Atlanta Airport!"
Oldest living Georgian honored at State Capitol
The Georgia House of Representatives honored the oldest living Georgian at the State Capitol on Monday.
The Georgia House of Representatives honored the oldest living Georgian at the State Capitol on Monday.
T.I. honored at the Gold Dome
Lawmakers at the State Capitol honored rapper T.I. for his positive impact in Georgia.
Lawmakers at the State Capitol honored rapper T.I. for his positive impact in Georgia.
Trump adds $3.7B in support to finish 2 new nuclear reactors
Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced Friday that the Trump administration has finalized $3.7 billion in new loan guarantees to support completion of the first new U.S. commercial nuclear reactors in a generation, calling the expansion of nuclear energy "the real" Green New Deal.
Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced Friday that the Trump administration has finalized $3.7 billion in new loan guarantees to support completion of the first new U.S. commercial nuclear reactors in a generation, calling the expansion of nuclear energy "the real" Green New Deal.