Should Georgia Promise Scholarship Act be repealed, expanded? Democrats, Republicans clash
Some parents of Georgia school children who attend low performing public schools in Georgia will soon begin applying for school vouchers to help them pay for private school.
Some parents of Georgia school children who attend low performing public schools in Georgia will soon begin applying for school vouchers to help them pay for private school.
Gov. Brian Kemp weighs in on firing of 1,300 CDC employees; Protesters rally in Atlanta
Gov. Brian Kemp has reiterated his stance on limiting government growth, telling Politico during a weekend overseas trip that the government could benefit from “rightsizing."
Gov. Brian Kemp has reiterated his stance on limiting government growth, telling Politico during a weekend overseas trip that the government could benefit from “rightsizing."
Teamsters Union threatens labor complaint against New Georgia Project
Some ex-employees of New Georgia Project are accusing the progressive voter registration organization of big-time hypocrisy.
Some ex-employees of New Georgia Project are accusing the progressive voter registration organization of big-time hypocrisy.
Georgia lawmakers push for Congressional Gold Medal to honor Jimmy Carter
A bipartisan bill seeks to posthumously award former President Jimmy Carter the Congressional Gold Medal.
A bipartisan bill seeks to posthumously award former President Jimmy Carter the Congressional Gold Medal.
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.