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.
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.