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.
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.