Georgia Senate votes down bill to create Buckhead City
Had the bill been approved, Buckhead residents would then have voted to determine if they should break off from Atlanta and form their own city.
Had the bill been approved, Buckhead residents would then have voted to determine if they should break off from Atlanta and form their own city.
Sports betting in Georgia dealt a setback in state Senate
Sports gambling advocates in Georgia were dealt a setback Thursday when the state Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed sports betting, including on horse races.
Sports gambling advocates in Georgia were dealt a setback Thursday when the state Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed sports betting, including on horse races.
Georgia House seeks more improvements to mental health
Representatives voted 163-3 on Thursday to pass House Bill 520, sending it to the Senate for more debate.
Representatives voted 163-3 on Thursday to pass House Bill 520, sending it to the Senate for more debate.
Georgia senators seek tighter ban on outside election funds
The Senate voted 33-23 along party lines Thursday to approve Senate Bill 222, sending it to the House for more debate.
The Senate voted 33-23 along party lines Thursday to approve Senate Bill 222, sending it to the House for more debate.
Georgia Senate approves prosecutor oversight legislation
Members of the state Senate approved a bill Thursday to form a panel to watch over district attorneys and solicitors-general in Georgia.
Members of the state Senate approved a bill Thursday to form a panel to watch over district attorneys and solicitors-general in Georgia.
Georgia bill dies that sought to curb gender talk in schools
A Georgia bill aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity died an unexpected death Wednesday after conservative groups joined LGBTQ advocates in opposing the measure.
A Georgia bill aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity died an unexpected death Wednesday after conservative groups joined LGBTQ advocates in opposing the measure.
Kemp questions letting Buckhead leave Atlanta as vote looms
Georgia senators could vote Thursday on two bills allowing the upscale Buckhead neighborhood to secede from the city of Atlanta, even as Gov. Brian Kemp cast doubt on the effort, making clear it faces an uphill political battle.
Georgia senators could vote Thursday on two bills allowing the upscale Buckhead neighborhood to secede from the city of Atlanta, even as Gov. Brian Kemp cast doubt on the effort, making clear it faces an uphill political battle.
Riot and police car arson bills clear Georgia House, move to Senate
The Georgia House passed two bills Wednesday that aims to prevent a repeat of the violent January 2023 riot in Downtown Atlanta.
The Georgia House passed two bills Wednesday that aims to prevent a repeat of the violent January 2023 riot in Downtown Atlanta.
Pregnant women in Georgia could soon qualify for food stamps, welfare
A new bill allowing low-income pregnant woman to get access to food stamps and welfare has already passed the House and is moving on in the Senate.
A new bill allowing low-income pregnant woman to get access to food stamps and welfare has already passed the House and is moving on in the Senate.
Senate investigation: Recent European trip a 'taxpayer-funded vacation'
An investigative report concluded that a recent European trip lead by the outgoing lieutenant governor and Senate president pro tem amounted to "vacation" that cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars.
An investigative report concluded that a recent European trip lead by the outgoing lieutenant governor and Senate president pro tem amounted to "vacation" that cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was 'attacked' in restaurant by 'insane' woman: 'Completely out of control'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was "attacked" by an "insane woman" and yelled at by the woman's son while dining at a restaurant. "They are self righteous, insane, and completely out of control."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was "attacked" by an "insane woman" and yelled at by the woman's son while dining at a restaurant. "They are self righteous, insane, and completely out of control."
New bill could require active-shooter drills Georgia public schools
A new proposal at the statehouse would require public schools to conduct active-shooter drills.
A new proposal at the statehouse would require public schools to conduct active-shooter drills.
Residency fights could snare many Georgia voters under bill
After originally proposing to require counties to record video of every drop box, the Ethics Committee decided on the fly during its Tuesday meeting to ban drop boxes statewide.
After originally proposing to require counties to record video of every drop box, the Ethics Committee decided on the fly during its Tuesday meeting to ban drop boxes statewide.
Georgia Senate again pushes $6,000 school voucher bill
Georgia Senate Republicans are again pushing a plan to give $6,000 educational vouchers to many students, part of a nationwide push for what supporters call education savings accounts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia Senate Republicans are again pushing a plan to give $6,000 educational vouchers to many students, part of a nationwide push for what supporters call education savings accounts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill to increase Georgia cigarette tax stalls in House committee
Two bills aimed at increasing state excise taxes on cigarettes and vaping products have likely died for this session at the state Capitol.
Two bills aimed at increasing state excise taxes on cigarettes and vaping products have likely died for this session at the state Capitol.
Buckhead City bills take major step forward in Georgia Senate
It's the first time the controversial plan to split Buckhead from Atlanta has moved forward under the Gold Dome.
It's the first time the controversial plan to split Buckhead from Atlanta has moved forward under the Gold Dome.
Georgia Senate committee approves bills to redact public employees' information
A state Senate committee approved two bills Monday afternoon designed to protect public employees' private information, but some fear the measures could have unintended consequences.
A state Senate committee approved two bills Monday afternoon designed to protect public employees' private information, but some fear the measures could have unintended consequences.
Georgia Senate seeks to allow rural hospitals without permit
Georgia senators want to allow new hospitals to be built in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents without having to go through the state.
Georgia senators want to allow new hospitals to be built in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents without having to go through the state.
Georgia lawmakers introduce bill that would make booting cars illegal statewide
A new bill introduced in the Georgia Senate is aiming to give the boot to companies booting cars across the state.
A new bill introduced in the Georgia Senate is aiming to give the boot to companies booting cars across the state.
Georgia lawmakers look at raising tax on cigarettes, vape products
This week a House subcommittee held its first hearing on House Bill 191 and House Bill 192.
This week a House subcommittee held its first hearing on House Bill 191 and House Bill 192.