SB 476: What Georgia’s new income tax elimination plan means for you

The Georgia Senate passed a sweeping Republican-backed measure Thursday that would eliminate state income taxes for two-thirds of Georgians.

Georgia bill would let retired teachers return to work through 2034

A bill under consideration at the Georgia Capitol would allow certain retired teachers to return to work while continuing to collect retirement benefits.

Probe launched into borrowers linked to $140M First Liberty Ponzi scheme

The Georgia Secretary of State’s office has formally opened an investigation into a company linked to the First Liberty Ponzi scheme.

Surprise ban on puberty blockers passed by Georgia Senate

Georgia Senate Republicans added two last-minute amendments to House Bill 54, a measure originally aimed at increasing access to home health care services.

Affordability takes centers stage for Georgia lawmakers

The issue of affordability is front and center for voters this election year, and for state lawmakers, many of whom are running for higher office.

Blocking police using your car could become a felony

Georgia House Bill 1076 aims to make blocking law enforcement officers with a vehicle a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.

Georgia literacy bill: Literacy coaches and required kindergarten

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, formally introduced the "Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026" on Thursday.

Several gubernatorial candidates gather for debate in SW Atlanta

Several top contenders for Georgia governor gathered in southwest Atlanta on Thursday for a debate hosted by the "Georgia Men for Democracy Now" political action committee.

Health care exec Rick Jackson enters Georgia governor race

Rick Jackson is leveraging a $50 million self-funded campaign to challenge established GOP leaders for the open governor’s seat.

GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk to retire from Congress after a decade

Four of Georgia’s nine Republican-held House seats will change hands this year due to retirements or Senate runs.

Fulton County seeks return of 2020 election records seized by FBI

Fulton County has filed a motion in federal court seeking the return of documents related to the 2020 election that were seized by the FBI during a search last week at a warehouse near Atlanta.