Georgia bill to define anti-Jewish hate crimes stalled, sponsor says
A bill that would formally define antisemitism in Georgia law has stalled after a last-minute change in a Senate committee, a key sponsor said.
A bill that would formally define antisemitism in Georgia law has stalled after a last-minute change in a Senate committee, a key sponsor said.
Proposed legislation to compensate to those wrongfully convicted in Georgia
There's an effort underway under the gold dome to compensate innocent people who have been wrongfully convicted. Georgia is 1 of only 12 states that does not have a law like this.
There's an effort underway under the gold dome to compensate innocent people who have been wrongfully convicted. Georgia is 1 of only 12 states that does not have a law like this.
Georgia Senate OKs changes to bill banning some gender-affirming care for trans youth
Most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 would be banned in Georgia under the measure.
Most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 would be banned in Georgia under the measure.
Georgia bill restricting vaping in public gets final passage
The Georgia state House has voted to pass a bill that would regulate vaping the same way the state already regulates smoking.
The Georgia state House has voted to pass a bill that would regulate vaping the same way the state already regulates smoking.
Georgia House backs Kemp’s push for tougher gang penalties
Georgia House members turned aside objections to pass a bill backed by Gov. Brian Kemp that would crack down on people convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Georgia House members turned aside objections to pass a bill backed by Gov. Brian Kemp that would crack down on people convicted of recruiting minors into a gang.
Georgia lawmakers push to remove Confederate designation on Stone Mountain Park
A bill supported by all of DeKalb County's state representatives could bring big changes to Stone Mountain Park.
A bill supported by all of DeKalb County's state representatives could bring big changes to Stone Mountain Park.
Mableton holds first election; Clayton County voters to decide next sheriff
Voters in Cobb and Clayton counties will head to the polls Tuesday for Mableton's first ever election and to pick who will replace disgraced Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill.
Voters in Cobb and Clayton counties will head to the polls Tuesday for Mableton's first ever election and to pick who will replace disgraced Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill.
Rally outside Georgia State Capitol supporting transgender rights
Dozens of people gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol Monday afternoon to speak out against a bill that would limit some gender-reaffirming procedures on anyone under 18.
Dozens of people gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol Monday afternoon to speak out against a bill that would limit some gender-reaffirming procedures on anyone under 18.
Polls open Tuesday to decide Mableton's first mayor, city council
The city of Mableton will be decided who its inaugural leaders will be during Tuesday's election.
The city of Mableton will be decided who its inaugural leaders will be during Tuesday's election.
Senate committee approves temporary compromise on truck weight increase
After days of negotiations, the Senate Transportation Committee approved a compromise bill Monday to increase weight limits for some trucks moving freight through Georgia.
After days of negotiations, the Senate Transportation Committee approved a compromise bill Monday to increase weight limits for some trucks moving freight through Georgia.
Boot ban bill advances in Senate thanks to legislative loophole
After failing to get through the state Senate before Crossover Day, a bill that would ban booting practices in Georgia is back under consideration by lawmakers with additional provisions.
After failing to get through the state Senate before Crossover Day, a bill that would ban booting practices in Georgia is back under consideration by lawmakers with additional provisions.
Georgia House passes ban on some gender-affirming care for kids
The bill banning most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for Georgians under 18 now heads back to the Senate for more debate.
The bill banning most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for Georgians under 18 now heads back to the Senate for more debate.
Senate takes another swing at sport betting bill
State lawmakers throw up a “Hail Mary" pass to legalize sports betting in Georgia.
State lawmakers throw up a “Hail Mary" pass to legalize sports betting in Georgia.
Bill that would ban booting cars moves forward in Georgia legislature
A Senate bill that would give the boot to booting cars across Georgia is one step closer to becoming state law.
A Senate bill that would give the boot to booting cars across Georgia is one step closer to becoming state law.
Resolution to ban overseas travel by Georgia Senators introduced
Georgia Senate President Pro Tem John Kennedy has introduced a resolution in the Georgia Senate that will eliminate all overseas travel by state Senators and travel of any kind by senators who are leaving office.
Georgia Senate President Pro Tem John Kennedy has introduced a resolution in the Georgia Senate that will eliminate all overseas travel by state Senators and travel of any kind by senators who are leaving office.
Lawmaker aims to make it easier to cancel gym memberships
It could soon be easier to cancel gym memberships and other subscription services in Georgia.
It could soon be easier to cancel gym memberships and other subscription services in Georgia.
Georgia special tax refund payments | What you need to know
Are you getting a special state income tax refund? And, if so, how much and when? Here's what you need to know.
Are you getting a special state income tax refund? And, if so, how much and when? Here's what you need to know.
Georgia bill banning some transgender care for youth moves forward in House
The proposed legislation would restrict gender-affirming care for children under 18.
The proposed legislation would restrict gender-affirming care for children under 18.
White supremacist propaganda at an ‘all-time high’ in Georgia, new ADL report shows
New data released by the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism shows a troubling trend of white supremacist propaganda on the rise.
New data released by the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism shows a troubling trend of white supremacist propaganda on the rise.
Georgia taxpayers to see refunds, credits after state budget passed, Kemp says
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.