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.
Georgia House votes to require watermarks on election ballots
Georgia voters could see a watermark on their ballot beginning in November, a move Republican supporters said would assure citizens that their ballots are authentic.
Georgia voters could see a watermark on their ballot beginning in November, a move Republican supporters said would assure citizens that their ballots are authentic.
Gov. Kemp signs Georgia law defining antisemitism
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a new law that defines antisemitism, making it easier for law enforcement and prosecutors to go after those accused of hate crimes and illegal discrimination targeting Jewish people.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a new law that defines antisemitism, making it easier for law enforcement and prosecutors to go after those accused of hate crimes and illegal discrimination targeting Jewish people.
Georgia bill makes it easier to find missing, abused foster children, sponsors say
Senate Bill 342 aims to allow the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children access to records of child abuse and missing or exploited children in Georgia.
Senate Bill 342 aims to allow the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children access to records of child abuse and missing or exploited children in Georgia.
'Woke-free' beer venture in Georgia earns F rating with BBB
Any entrepreneur will tell you coming up with a great idea is actually the easy part. Delivering on your promises is the true challenge.
Any entrepreneur will tell you coming up with a great idea is actually the easy part. Delivering on your promises is the true challenge.
Georgia Rep. Richard Smith, chairman of House Rules Committee, has died
Georgia Rep. Richard Smith, chairman of the House Rules Committee, has died. He was 78 years old at the time of death.
Georgia Rep. Richard Smith, chairman of the House Rules Committee, has died. He was 78 years old at the time of death.
Mulberry, Georgia | What you need to know about this newly proposed city
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 House votes to revive prosecutor oversight panel as Democrats warn of targeting Fani Willis
Georgia House members passed a bill to revive an oversight panel that can discipline and remove prosecutors, a move Democrats say is aimed at disrupting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
Georgia House members passed a bill to revive an oversight panel that can discipline and remove prosecutors, a move Democrats say is aimed at disrupting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ prosecution of former President Donald Trump.