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.
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.