HB 451: A step forward for PTSD treatment of Georgia's first responders
A bill that would give first responders assistance receiving mental health treatment is set to go before the Georgia state Senate’s Rules Committee on Monday.
A bill that would give first responders assistance receiving mental health treatment is set to go before the Georgia state Senate’s Rules Committee on Monday.
Georgia GOP reject Democrats' final push for Medicaid expansion
Georgia Republicans shot down a last-ditch attempt by Democrats to expand Medicaid on Thursday in a state Senate committee, frustrating Democrats who say GOP leaders broke a promise to advance the bill.
Georgia Republicans shot down a last-ditch attempt by Democrats to expand Medicaid on Thursday in a state Senate committee, frustrating Democrats who say GOP leaders broke a promise to advance the bill.
HB 1105: Georgia Senate pass immigration bill
Georgia lawmakers passed a controversial immigration bill that would penalize local sheriffs who don't work with federal immigration officials.
Georgia lawmakers passed a controversial immigration bill that would penalize local sheriffs who don't work with federal immigration officials.
Georgia school voucher bill gets final passage, heads to governors' desk
Georgia senators gave final approval Wednesday to a plan to create a $6,500 voucher funding for private school tuition and homeschooling, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
Georgia senators gave final approval Wednesday to a plan to create a $6,500 voucher funding for private school tuition and homeschooling, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
Protest over amendment targeting transgender students in Georgia added to mental health bill
Outraged parents went to the State Capitol on Wednesday to voice their opposition to anti-transgender legislation introduced by Republican lawmakers on Tuesday.
Outraged parents went to the State Capitol on Wednesday to voice their opposition to anti-transgender legislation introduced by Republican lawmakers on Tuesday.
Laken RiIey's father hopes Georgia senators will protect citizens from 'illegal invasion'
Georgia state senators passed a resolution honoring Laken Riley's memory on Wednesday morning.
Georgia state senators passed a resolution honoring Laken Riley's memory on Wednesday morning.
Georgia bill could provide specific reasons for challenging voters
A Georgia state senator says he's seeking to make it harder for people to challenge the qualifications of individual voters, but opponents warn he's only going to enable more baseless attacks.
A Georgia state senator says he's seeking to make it harder for people to challenge the qualifications of individual voters, but opponents warn he's only going to enable more baseless attacks.
Georgia lawmakers may be close to deal to limit rise in property tax bills
A deal between the Georgia House and Senate on limiting how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes may be solidifying, although questions remain about the election-year push for property tax relief.
A deal between the Georgia House and Senate on limiting how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes may be solidifying, although questions remain about the election-year push for property tax relief.
Georgia state senator banned from House floor after comments about late speaker
A Georgia state senator was banned from ever stepping foot on the Georgia House floor on Thursday.
A Georgia state senator was banned from ever stepping foot on the Georgia House floor on Thursday.
Car boot battle: Proposed bill could change parking regulations
The battle over the car boot is once again in the spotlight.
The battle over the car boot is once again in the spotlight.
Private utility wants to bypass Georgia county to connect water to new homes near Hyundai plant
A private utility is asking Georgia legislators to change a state law, so the company can provide water service to new homes near Hyundai’s upcoming electric vehicle factory without first getting permission from local governments.
A private utility is asking Georgia legislators to change a state law, so the company can provide water service to new homes near Hyundai’s upcoming electric vehicle factory without first getting permission from local governments.
Georgia school voucher push: Georgia House speaker aims to persuade resistant GOP members
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is leaning into the push to pass a voucher plan funding private school tuition and home schooling, looking to change the minds of fellow Republican skeptics.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is leaning into the push to pass a voucher plan funding private school tuition and home schooling, looking to change the minds of fellow Republican skeptics.
Georgia Republicans seeking puberty blocker ban for minors
The new proposal by a Georgia Republican lawmaker would ban puberty blockers for anyone under 18 and end access to hormones for those already receiving therapy.
The new proposal by a Georgia Republican lawmaker would ban puberty blockers for anyone under 18 and end access to hormones for those already receiving therapy.
Georgia primary 2024 results: Biden, Trump win Peach State; both clinch party nominations for president
Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden appear to be the big winners in Georgia on Tuesday, helping them to both to earn their respective party’s nomination in the race for the White House.
Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden appear to be the big winners in Georgia on Tuesday, helping them to both to earn their respective party’s nomination in the race for the White House.
Swatting bill passes Georgia House aiming to stiffen penalties
Swatting may soon be a felony in Georgia after a bill targeting the dangerous prank passed the House on Monday.
Swatting may soon be a felony in Georgia after a bill targeting the dangerous prank passed the House on Monday.
Trump, Biden acknowledge Georgia is 'key' to White House ahead of Tuesday primary
Georgia, it's almost our turn. This Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for this year's presidential preference primary.
Georgia, it's almost our turn. This Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for this year's presidential preference primary.
Georgia immigration bill: Opponents accuse Republicans of exploiting Laken Riley's murder
The immigration legislation would require local law enforcement to help federal agents enforce immigration laws and enact penalties for sheriffs and jailers who don’t contact federal officials to check a prisoner's immigration status.
The immigration legislation would require local law enforcement to help federal agents enforce immigration laws and enact penalties for sheriffs and jailers who don’t contact federal officials to check a prisoner's immigration status.
Laken Riley's parents decline invite to State of the Union by Rep. Mike Collins
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins said he will be leaving his guest seat at the State of the Union vacant in honor of Laken Riley, the 22-year-old college student who was killed on the University of Georgia's campus.
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins said he will be leaving his guest seat at the State of the Union vacant in honor of Laken Riley, the 22-year-old college student who was killed on the University of Georgia's campus.
Mo Ivory expected to announce challenge to Natalie Hall in Fulton County
A candidate is expected to make her run for Fulton County Commission official on Wednesday.
A candidate is expected to make her run for Fulton County Commission official on Wednesday.
Clarke County sheriff clarifies policy on handling undocumented arrestees/inmates
Sheriff John Q. Williams and the Clarke County Sheriff's Office have released information about their procedures for processing undocumented arrestees/inmates in response to the "ongoing speculation" following the murder of Athens University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus.
Sheriff John Q. Williams and the Clarke County Sheriff's Office have released information about their procedures for processing undocumented arrestees/inmates in response to the "ongoing speculation" following the murder of Athens University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus.