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.
Georgia lawmakers push to make cornbread the official state bread
A new bill introduced at the Georgia State Capitol could soon give cornbread an official title: the state’s official bread.
A new bill introduced at the Georgia State Capitol could soon give cornbread an official title: the state’s official bread.
Gov. Kemp pushes for tort reform to combat rising insurance costs in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp is making tort reform a top priority this legislative session.
Gov. Brian Kemp is making tort reform a top priority this legislative session.
First lady Marty Kemp unveils new anti-human trafficking legislation, initiatives
First lady Marty Kemp and the Office of the Governor introduced a new bill on Thursday aimed at strengthening Georgia’s fight against human trafficking.
First lady Marty Kemp and the Office of the Governor introduced a new bill on Thursday aimed at strengthening Georgia’s fight against human trafficking.
Georgia Congressman faces backlash over comments about school lunch programs
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) is under fire for remarks he made regarding government assistance programs, specifically free school lunches, during an interview with CNN on Tuesday.
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) is under fire for remarks he made regarding government assistance programs, specifically free school lunches, during an interview with CNN on Tuesday.
Georgia Sen. Moore defies ban, receives warm welcome post-arrest
Republican Georgia state Senator Colton Moore received a hero's welcome at the State Capitol Tuesday following his arrest there a few weeks ago.
Republican Georgia state Senator Colton Moore received a hero's welcome at the State Capitol Tuesday following his arrest there a few weeks ago.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms considers run for Georgia governor
Atlanta's former mayor, who served in the Biden Administration, says she's strongly considering a run for Georgia governor after claiming President Donald Trump is already failing to deliver on his campaign promises.
Atlanta's former mayor, who served in the Biden Administration, says she's strongly considering a run for Georgia governor after claiming President Donald Trump is already failing to deliver on his campaign promises.
Attorney General Chris Carr raises over $2M in bid to be Georgia's next governor
Attorney General Chris Carr said he raised nearly $2.2 million in 40 days in his bid to be the next governor of Georgia.
Attorney General Chris Carr said he raised nearly $2.2 million in 40 days in his bid to be the next governor of Georgia.
Georgia senator arrested at Gold Dome will be allowed back into joint sessions
A Georgia state senator, who was arrested Thursday before Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address at the Capitol building, will now be allowed to attend future joint sessions in the Gold Dome.
A Georgia state senator, who was arrested Thursday before Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State address at the Capitol building, will now be allowed to attend future joint sessions in the Gold Dome.
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Will Georgia Pathways be expanding? Kemp unveils new health care plan
Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled his health care proposals for the upcoming legislative session on Wednesday.
Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled his health care proposals for the upcoming legislative session on Wednesday.
New Georgia Project fined $300K for alleged illegal campaign activities linked to Stacey Abrams
The New Georgia Project, a grassroots organization founded by former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, has been hit with a record-breaking $300,000 ethics fine.
The New Georgia Project, a grassroots organization founded by former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, has been hit with a record-breaking $300,000 ethics fine.
Annual Eggs & Issues breakfast kicks off 2025 Georgia legislative session
The Georgia World Congress Center hosted the annual Eggs & Issues breakfast, drawing hundreds of the state’s business leaders and lawmakers to toast the start of the 2025 legislative session.
The Georgia World Congress Center hosted the annual Eggs & Issues breakfast, drawing hundreds of the state’s business leaders and lawmakers to toast the start of the 2025 legislative session.
LGBTQ+ advocates rally at Georgia Capitol as transgender athlete ban reintroduced
LGBTQ+ community members and their allies rallied at Liberty Plaza outside the Georgia State Capitol on Monday as state lawmakers began the 2025 legislative session.
LGBTQ+ community members and their allies rallied at Liberty Plaza outside the Georgia State Capitol on Monday as state lawmakers began the 2025 legislative session.
Gov. Kemp unveils comprehensive plan to enhance K-12 education, school safety in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp announced his legislative package enhancing K-12 education and securing Georgia classrooms on Monday.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced his legislative package enhancing K-12 education and securing Georgia classrooms on Monday.
Georgia Senate vs Fulton County DA Fani Willis: Vote to continue probe
Georgia state senators voted along party lines Monday to continue investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her handling of the 2020 election interference case.
Georgia state senators voted along party lines Monday to continue investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her handling of the 2020 election interference case.
Georgia lawmakers begin 2025 legislative session: Here are the issues to watch
Everything for a tax rebate to school safety to banning transgender girls from school sports will debated when the 2025 legislative session kicks off under the Gold Dome on Monday.
Everything for a tax rebate to school safety to banning transgender girls from school sports will debated when the 2025 legislative session kicks off under the Gold Dome on Monday.