Bill to require 'intruder alert drills' in Georgia public schools heads to governor's desk
Beginning next school year, every public school in Georgia will be required to hold an "intruder alert drill" each fall.
Beginning next school year, every public school in Georgia will be required to hold an "intruder alert drill" each fall.
Lawmakers considering bill to require annual active shooter drills in Georgia schools
Opponents argue the yearly exercise could leave children traumatized, but public safety experts say the drills would make schools safer.
Opponents argue the yearly exercise could leave children traumatized, but public safety experts say the drills would make schools safer.
Georgia State student pushes bill to increase 'ghost plate' penalties
An intern for state Sen. John Albers is the driving force behind a bill to increase penalties for what are known as "ghost plates."
An intern for state Sen. John Albers is the driving force behind a bill to increase penalties for what are known as "ghost plates."
Cruelty to K-9s act moves to Georgia House
Gwinnett County K-9 Kai partly inspired the Cruelty to K-9s act.
Gwinnett County K-9 Kai partly inspired the Cruelty to K-9s act.
Georgia House approves $32.4 billion 2024 budget, HOPE money falls short
The Georgia House of Representatives approved their version of the state's Fiscal Year 2024 budget Thursday afternoon, but it did not include one of Gov. Brian Kemp's priorities.
The Georgia House of Representatives approved their version of the state's Fiscal Year 2024 budget Thursday afternoon, but it did not include one of Gov. Brian Kemp's priorities.
Wellstar faces federal complaints after Atlanta Medical Center closure
A group of elected officials are asking for a federal investigation following the closing of two hospitals in metro Atlanta.
A group of elected officials are asking for a federal investigation following the closing of two hospitals in metro Atlanta.
Critics claim Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen used tax dollars to campaign
Clayton County interim Sheriff Levon Allen has spent nearly $50,000 in taxpayer's money to put his name and sometimes image on billboards, cars, and theater screens as he campaigns to remain sheriff.
Clayton County interim Sheriff Levon Allen has spent nearly $50,000 in taxpayer's money to put his name and sometimes image on billboards, cars, and theater screens as he campaigns to remain sheriff.
New rules could be approved soon to sell, produce medical marijuana in Georgia
After passing and then rescinding rules for medical marijuana sales, the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is once again on the path forward.
After passing and then rescinding rules for medical marijuana sales, the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission is once again on the path forward.
Georgia House Appropriations Committee wants $4K pay increase for state law officers
The full House is expected to debate the spending plan Thursday.
The full House is expected to debate the spending plan Thursday.
Georgia House Rep. Tish Naghise dies
Georgia House Rep. Letitia "Tish" Naghise (D-Fayetteville) has died.
Georgia House Rep. Letitia "Tish" Naghise (D-Fayetteville) has died.
Georgia House Speaker proposes new state patrol post in Buckhead
The House Appropriations Committee approved their version of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Wednesday, which includes $1.25 million to set up the new post.
The House Appropriations Committee approved their version of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Wednesday, which includes $1.25 million to set up the new post.
Georgia Senate bill bans some transgender care for youth
Opponents of the measure said that a blanket ban ignores the needs of individuals and sends a message that will lead to more transgender youth harming themselves.
Opponents of the measure said that a blanket ban ignores the needs of individuals and sends a message that will lead to more transgender youth harming themselves.
Georgia Senate passes bill to give cash to pregnant women
The Georgia Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that could provide cash to extremely low-income pregnant women in the state, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
The Georgia Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that could provide cash to extremely low-income pregnant women in the state, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
Despite corruption indictment, two Douglas County commissioners attend meeting
Despite facing criminal charges, two Douglas County elected officials took their places at Monday's commission work session, including Douglas County chairman Romona Jackson Jones.
Despite facing criminal charges, two Douglas County elected officials took their places at Monday's commission work session, including Douglas County chairman Romona Jackson Jones.
Georgia Senate votes down second sports betting bill
"When you deal with this significant of a policy issue, a cultural issue, it's only fair to let the people of Georgia decide if they want it or not," said Sen. Cowsert.
"When you deal with this significant of a policy issue, a cultural issue, it's only fair to let the people of Georgia decide if they want it or not," said Sen. Cowsert.
Georgia House votes to prosecute 17-year-olds as juveniles
“Anyone who has ever known a 17-year-old knows how far from adulthood that 17-year-old is,” said Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton.
“Anyone who has ever known a 17-year-old knows how far from adulthood that 17-year-old is,” said Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton.
Lawmakers debating eliminating Georgia's sales tax on diapers
The cost of diapers is so steep, families are having to make some tough decisions between paying utilities and getting this health need for their children.
The cost of diapers is so steep, families are having to make some tough decisions between paying utilities and getting this health need for their children.
No vote scheduled for senate bill banning ballot drop boxes in Georgia
If passed, the bill would prevent non-citizens from working in elections, expand challenges to voter registration and instead of requiring more surveillance around drop boxes— effectively ban them statewide—a last minute change.
If passed, the bill would prevent non-citizens from working in elections, expand challenges to voter registration and instead of requiring more surveillance around drop boxes— effectively ban them statewide—a last minute change.
'The Georgia Gang' panelists weigh in on failure of Buckhead City bill
The top topic on this week's episode of "The Georgia Gang" will be the failure of a bill to create "Buckhead City" in the state Senate.
The top topic on this week's episode of "The Georgia Gang" will be the failure of a bill to create "Buckhead City" in the state Senate.
Douglas County paying 'initial legal fees' for indicted officials
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned three elected officials in Douglas County accused of bid rigging will get at least some of their legal fees paid by the county.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned three elected officials in Douglas County accused of bid rigging will get at least some of their legal fees paid by the county.