'Addy's Law' proposes safer school bus stops in Georgia
SB 492 or ‘Addy's Law’ would make sure children wouldn't have to cross busy streets to get on their school bus.
SB 492 or ‘Addy's Law’ would make sure children wouldn't have to cross busy streets to get on their school bus.
Mays High School shooting: Lawmakers split on gun control measures, tougher penalties
Several school shootings in metro Atlanta have prompted state and local lawmakers to react and renew the debate over youth gun violence.
Several school shootings in metro Atlanta have prompted state and local lawmakers to react and renew the debate over youth gun violence.
Senate bill could regulate teaching of gender in Georgia private schools
Under the Senate bill, Georgia private schools would need written permission from all parents before talking to students about gender identity.
Under the Senate bill, Georgia private schools would need written permission from all parents before talking to students about gender identity.
Mulberry city proposal in voters hands as Kemp signs legislation
The city of Mulberry’s creation will soon be up to the voters after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the legislation on Tuesday.
The city of Mulberry’s creation will soon be up to the voters after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the legislation on Tuesday.
Gov. Kemp offers to send troops to Texas border amid Abbott standoff with Biden administration
Led by Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia lawmakers are backing calls to send more National Guard troops to support Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border standoff.
Led by Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia lawmakers are backing calls to send more National Guard troops to support Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border standoff.
Georgia bill will make cornbread official state bread if passed
Georgia lawmakers are currently grappling with the weighty decision of designating cornbread as the official state bread.
Georgia lawmakers are currently grappling with the weighty decision of designating cornbread as the official state bread.
Georgia considers new tech to bust unregistered, uninsured drivers
One state lawmaker says there are thousands of uninsured or unregistered vehicles on Georgia's roads, and he wants to use technology to fix the problem.
One state lawmaker says there are thousands of uninsured or unregistered vehicles on Georgia's roads, and he wants to use technology to fix the problem.
Senate bill could cut Georgia's ties with American Library Association
Some conservative Georgia lawmakers have accused the world's oldest library group of indoctrinating librarians into promoting controversial content to young kids.
Some conservative Georgia lawmakers have accused the world's oldest library group of indoctrinating librarians into promoting controversial content to young kids.
Push to oust GA Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger from election board intensifying
The push to oust Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger from the State Election Board is intensifying within the Georgia General Assembly. HB1112 has completed its second reading and aspires to remove Raffensperger from his position on the board.
The push to oust Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger from the State Election Board is intensifying within the Georgia General Assembly. HB1112 has completed its second reading and aspires to remove Raffensperger from his position on the board.
Embattled Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall is back in the spotlight
Today, a proposed measure to reduce Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall's operating budget by $200,000 failed to pass, signaling a continued battle. Despite the setback, the legislation is far from dead.
Today, a proposed measure to reduce Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall's operating budget by $200,000 failed to pass, signaling a continued battle. Despite the setback, the legislation is far from dead.
Bipartisan group of GA lawmakers want to ban ‘artistic expression’ used as evidence
A bipartisan group of lawmakers at Georgia’s state capitol just introduced a bill that would ban the use of pieces of “creative and artistic expression” as evidence in a trial.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers at Georgia’s state capitol just introduced a bill that would ban the use of pieces of “creative and artistic expression” as evidence in a trial.
Georgia lawmakers propose bill to allow Narcan vending machines on college campuses
At the state capitol, a bill aimed at addressing an ever-growing opioid crisis in Georgia is making its way through the state House.
At the state capitol, a bill aimed at addressing an ever-growing opioid crisis in Georgia is making its way through the state House.
Georgia's craft beer industry wants new laws to support beer sales
Georgia's craft beer industry wants new laws regarding how they can sell beer. They say current laws are hurting business.
Georgia's craft beer industry wants new laws regarding how they can sell beer. They say current laws are hurting business.
Georgia sues Biden administration over Medicaid program with work requirement
Georgia has sued the Biden administration to try to keep the state’s new health plan - the only Medicaid program in the country with a work requirement - running until 2028.
Georgia has sued the Biden administration to try to keep the state’s new health plan - the only Medicaid program in the country with a work requirement - running until 2028.
New Georgia sports betting bill passes senate, but faces hurdle in the House
A sports betting bill passed the Georgia Senate on Thursday, but an additional change poses a potential roadblock as the bill now moves to the state House of Representatives.
A sports betting bill passed the Georgia Senate on Thursday, but an additional change poses a potential roadblock as the bill now moves to the state House of Representatives.
Fulton County Jail probe: Lawmakers demand DOJ makes investigation a priority after another death
Rep. Nikema Williams, and Sens. Rev. Rapheal Warnock and Jon Ossoff have sent a joint letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland about the Fulton County Jail probe.
Rep. Nikema Williams, and Sens. Rev. Rapheal Warnock and Jon Ossoff have sent a joint letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland about the Fulton County Jail probe.
City of Mulberry one step closer to reality
Mulberry, a proposed city in Gwinnett County, is a step closer to becoming a reality.
Mulberry, a proposed city in Gwinnett County, is a step closer to becoming a reality.
Georgia could require cash bail for 30 more crimes, including many misdemeanors
Georgia, once a self-proclaimed leader in criminal justice reform, is sliding a little further toward its old lock-'em-up ways.
Georgia, once a self-proclaimed leader in criminal justice reform, is sliding a little further toward its old lock-'em-up ways.
Vice President Harris brings 'Fight for Reproductive Freedoms' tour to Savannah
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Savannah, Georgia, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, as part of her ongoing nationwide tour to advocate for reproductive rights.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Savannah, Georgia, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, as part of her ongoing nationwide tour to advocate for reproductive rights.
Deepfakes and elections: Georgia lawmakers seek to outlaw fake AI-generated messages
A Georgia lawmaker wants to pull the plug on deepfakes in political campaigns.
A Georgia lawmaker wants to pull the plug on deepfakes in political campaigns.