Hate crimes bill approved by Georgia House
A hate crimes bill that would add penalties for those convicted of targeting certain groups has passed the Georgia House.
A hate crimes bill that would add penalties for those convicted of targeting certain groups has passed the Georgia House.
Georgia House votes to preserve rape kits longer
Law enforcement officials in Georgia would need to keep rape kits for a longer time under a bill that passed the state House unanimously Thursday.
Law enforcement officials in Georgia would need to keep rape kits for a longer time under a bill that passed the state House unanimously Thursday.
Senate backs state takeover of Atlanta airport
A plan for the state to take over control of Atlanta's airport has passed the Georgia Senate, despite vociferous opposition from Atlanta officials.
A plan for the state to take over control of Atlanta's airport has passed the Georgia Senate, despite vociferous opposition from Atlanta officials.
Georgia's Stacey Abrams looks for a winning strategy in loss
Stacey Abrams is a woman in demand.
Stacey Abrams is a woman in demand.
Georgia Senate committee approves voting machine bill
Georgia is another step closer to updating its voting system.
Georgia is another step closer to updating its voting system.
Medical marijuana bill passes Georgia House, heads to Senate
The production and sale of low-potency medical marijuana oil could soon be allowed in Georgia under a bill passed Tuesday by the House.
The production and sale of low-potency medical marijuana oil could soon be allowed in Georgia under a bill passed Tuesday by the House.
Demonstrators show support for proposed cities in DeKalb County
Will DeKalb County be adding some new cities within in its limits?
Will DeKalb County be adding some new cities within in its limits?
Georgia Court blocks lifelong GPS tracking of sex offenders
Georgia's highest court says it's unconstitutional to require "sexually dangerous predators" to remain on electronic GPS monitoring after completing their sentences.
Georgia's highest court says it's unconstitutional to require "sexually dangerous predators" to remain on electronic GPS monitoring after completing their sentences.
Controversial Georgia 'religious liberties' bill stalls
A controversial Georgia proposal to require a "compelling governmental interest" before the state interferes with someone's religious practices has stalled.
A controversial Georgia proposal to require a "compelling governmental interest" before the state interferes with someone's religious practices has stalled.
Georgia House committee passes medical marijuana bill
A bill that would allow the production and sale of low-potency medical marijuana oil within Georgia moved through a House committee Friday.
A bill that would allow the production and sale of low-potency medical marijuana oil within Georgia moved through a House committee Friday.
Lawmaker files bill to preserve rape kits
Three years after state lawmakers approved a measure to test the state's "warehoused" rape kits, lawmakers have filed another bill to help preserve that evidence.
Three years after state lawmakers approved a measure to test the state's "warehoused" rape kits, lawmakers have filed another bill to help preserve that evidence.
Falcons owner thanks Georgia General Assembly for Super Bowl
It was a super success. That was message Thursday members of the Georgia General Assembly recognized Falcons owner Arthur Blank and the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee for a job well done on Super Bowl LIII.
It was a super success. That was message Thursday members of the Georgia General Assembly recognized Falcons owner Arthur Blank and the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee for a job well done on Super Bowl LIII.
Statements detail alleged issues with Georgia voting system
Long lines, last-minute polling place changes, missing or incorrect voter registration records and malfunctioning machines are among the problems Georgians faced during last year's midterm election, according to sworn statements gathered as part of a challenge to the way the state's elections are run.
Long lines, last-minute polling place changes, missing or incorrect voter registration records and malfunctioning machines are among the problems Georgians faced during last year's midterm election, according to sworn statements gathered as part of a challenge to the way the state's elections are run.
Georgia House passes budget, including raises for teachers
Georgia House lawmakers on Thursday passed a 2020 budget that includes substantial raises for teachers, though not as much as originally pitched.
Georgia House lawmakers on Thursday passed a 2020 budget that includes substantial raises for teachers, though not as much as originally pitched.
'Religious liberties' bill renews a recurring Georgia debate
A 'religious liberties' bill that aims to add greater protections for personal beliefs has renewed a recurring debate in Georgia about discrimination and religious freedom.
A 'religious liberties' bill that aims to add greater protections for personal beliefs has renewed a recurring debate in Georgia about discrimination and religious freedom.
Georgia lawmakers push to change voting age from 18 to 17
A small group of Georgia lawmakers want to drop the voting age in the state from 18 to 17.
A small group of Georgia lawmakers want to drop the voting age in the state from 18 to 17.
Election Day could become city holiday in Atlanta
Election Day could soon be an official holiday for Atlanta city employees.
Election Day could soon be an official holiday for Atlanta city employees.
Georgia hate crimes bill passes House Committee
A hate crimes bill that would add penalties for those convicted of targeting certain groups was approved by a House committee Tuesday.
A hate crimes bill that would add penalties for those convicted of targeting certain groups was approved by a House committee Tuesday.
Gov. Kemp urges lawmakers to pass disaster relief bill
Governor Brian Kemp urged lawmakers to support a bill that will provide disaster relief to Georgia farmers.
Governor Brian Kemp urged lawmakers to support a bill that will provide disaster relief to Georgia farmers.
Who should control Atlanta's airport?
A debate is underway at the State Capitol over who should have the power to manage Atlanta’s airport.
A debate is underway at the State Capitol over who should have the power to manage Atlanta’s airport.