ICE raids spark fear across Georgia
Georgia lawmakers held a community hearing at the State Capitol on Friday to discuss mass deportations.
Georgia lawmakers held a community hearing at the State Capitol on Friday to discuss mass deportations.
Georgia lawmakers weigh labeling or banning lab-grown meat
Two bills have been introduced in the state of Georgia related-grown meat. One bill seeks to regulate labeling. The other seeks to prohibit the product in the state.
Two bills have been introduced in the state of Georgia related-grown meat. One bill seeks to regulate labeling. The other seeks to prohibit the product in the state.
Georgia taxpayers could get another refund if bill passes
Georgia residents could soon see tax cuts and refunds, as two bills aimed at reducing the state’s income tax burden moved forward in the legislature.
Georgia residents could soon see tax cuts and refunds, as two bills aimed at reducing the state’s income tax burden moved forward in the legislature.
Gun sales tax holiday bill passes state Senate, moves to House
Democrats criticized Republicans of passing the bill in wake of the Apalachee High School shooting. Republicans accused Democrats of politicizing the tragedy.
Democrats criticized Republicans of passing the bill in wake of the Apalachee High School shooting. Republicans accused Democrats of politicizing the tragedy.
Georgia lawmakers weighing bill to post Ten Commandments in schools
Georgia lawmakers are considering House Bill 313 (HB 313), which would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in three prominent locations.
Georgia lawmakers are considering House Bill 313 (HB 313), which would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in three prominent locations.
Georgia Republican lawmakers pushing for DOGE-like legislation
Georgia lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 28 (SB28), a proposal that would require state agencies to review their rules and regulations every four years to identify cost-cutting opportunities.
Georgia lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 28 (SB28), a proposal that would require state agencies to review their rules and regulations every four years to identify cost-cutting opportunities.
New automatic speed cameras now active near Sandy Springs schools
Violators caught by the cameras face hefty fines in the near future, but some Georgia lawmakers want to outlaw the devices altogether.
Violators caught by the cameras face hefty fines in the near future, but some Georgia lawmakers want to outlaw the devices altogether.
Georgia misses out on millions from Super Bowl due to sports betting ban
Experts say Super Bowl Sunday is the single biggest day for online sports betting in the U.S. But the practice is still illegal in Georgia and advocates for legalization say the state is missing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue.
Experts say Super Bowl Sunday is the single biggest day for online sports betting in the U.S. But the practice is still illegal in Georgia and advocates for legalization say the state is missing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue.
HB 237 explained: Bill seeks to limit use of lyrics in future court cases
The bipartisan bill would require district attorneys to demonstrate to a judge that there is a connection between the art and the crime.
The bipartisan bill would require district attorneys to demonstrate to a judge that there is a connection between the art and the crime.
Georgia House approves more spending on Hurricane Helene relief
Georgia House lawmakers want to spend more on Hurricane Helene relief and are cutting some of Gov. Brian Kemp’s prison spending proposals to do so.
Georgia House lawmakers want to spend more on Hurricane Helene relief and are cutting some of Gov. Brian Kemp’s prison spending proposals to do so.
Georgia Senate advances bill to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports
A state Senate bill that would bar transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports in Georgia moved one step closer to becoming law on Thursday.
A state Senate bill that would bar transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports in Georgia moved one step closer to becoming law on Thursday.
Bill eliminating taxes on tips moves forward in Georgia Senate
A bill ending taxes on tips in Georgia is closer to becoming law after its approval by a crucial Senate committee.
A bill ending taxes on tips in Georgia is closer to becoming law after its approval by a crucial Senate committee.
Bill could force Atlanta to house Fulton County inmates at city jail
Republicans on a Georgia Senate committee have proposed a solution to the overcrowding problem at the Fulton County Jail, but not everyone in metro Atlanta supports their idea.
Republicans on a Georgia Senate committee have proposed a solution to the overcrowding problem at the Fulton County Jail, but not everyone in metro Atlanta supports their idea.
Federal Reserve-hosted LGBTQ event looks for new venue due to Trump's DEI order
A Georgia group that advocates for members of the LGBTQ community in business says the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will no longer host its annual Economic Inclusion Summit.
A Georgia group that advocates for members of the LGBTQ community in business says the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will no longer host its annual Economic Inclusion Summit.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones pushes to expand child care tax credits in Georgia
The new Georgia bill would create a state income tax credit of up to $250 for every child under age 7 and expand an existing tax credit for child care to give parents up to $300 more per child.
The new Georgia bill would create a state income tax credit of up to $250 for every child under age 7 and expand an existing tax credit for child care to give parents up to $300 more per child.
Riley Gaines Act: Georgia House speaker unveils bill restricting trans women in sports
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) unveiled the Riley Gaines Act, a priority bill for the 2025 legislative session, during a news conference at the State Capitol Tuesday.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) unveiled the Riley Gaines Act, a priority bill for the 2025 legislative session, during a news conference at the State Capitol Tuesday.
Apalachee High School students demand action for school safety at State Capitol
In the wake of a deadly school shooting last fall, Apalachee High School students and alumni rallied Tuesday morning at the Georgia State Capitol to demand stricter firearm storage laws and improved school safety measures.
In the wake of a deadly school shooting last fall, Apalachee High School students and alumni rallied Tuesday morning at the Georgia State Capitol to demand stricter firearm storage laws and improved school safety measures.
Georgia House speaker to unveil bill restricting trans women in sports
House Speaker John Burns, one of the most influential Georgia lawmakers, will lay out his plan to further restrict transgender athletes from playing in girls' sports on Tuesday.
House Speaker John Burns, one of the most influential Georgia lawmakers, will lay out his plan to further restrict transgender athletes from playing in girls' sports on Tuesday.
Fight to ban school zone speed cameras begins in Georgia House
A state lawmaker just declared war on school zone speed cameras, and he says he has quite the army to back him up.
A state lawmaker just declared war on school zone speed cameras, and he says he has quite the army to back him up.
Georgia House Speaker introduces sweeping school safety reforms after mass shooting
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has introduced a comprehensive school safety plan to the legislature, aiming to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County last fall.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has introduced a comprehensive school safety plan to the legislature, aiming to prevent tragedies like the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County last fall.