Georgia Senate passes SB 382: Mandatory property tax caps to shield homeowners
Senate Bill 382 mandates statewide property tax caps by preventing local governments from opting out of assessment limits.
Senate Bill 382 mandates statewide property tax caps by preventing local governments from opting out of assessment limits.
Georgia lawmakers advance high school cellphone ban bill
Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would ban student use of cellphones and other electronic devices during the school day in public high schools.
Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would ban student use of cellphones and other electronic devices during the school day in public high schools.
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus unveils this year's priorities
The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus has unveiled its legislative priorities for 2026, outlining a policy agenda focused on health care, wages and support for children across the state.
The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus has unveiled its legislative priorities for 2026, outlining a policy agenda focused on health care, wages and support for children across the state.
Georgia lawmakers discuss Fulton election office raid
Georgia's elections are back in the spotlight following Wednesday's FBI raid at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center in Union City.
Georgia's elections are back in the spotlight following Wednesday's FBI raid at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center in Union City.
Georgia lawmaker Dexter Sharper charged in pandemic unemployment fraud case
A member of the Georgia House of Representatives was charged Friday with making false statements to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance.
A member of the Georgia House of Representatives was charged Friday with making false statements to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance.
Judge rejects Raffensperger PAC spending request
A federal judge has denied, for now, a request tied to campaign fundraising limits in Georgia’s race for governor, according to The Associated Press.
A federal judge has denied, for now, a request tied to campaign fundraising limits in Georgia’s race for governor, according to The Associated Press.
Fulton County pushes back on FBI raid, sealed warrant released
Fulton County leaders used a press conference Thursday to push back against questions and criticism following the FBI’s execution of a sealed search warrant at the county’s Elections Hub.
Fulton County leaders used a press conference Thursday to push back against questions and criticism following the FBI’s execution of a sealed search warrant at the county’s Elections Hub.
Legal questions surround FBI search of Fulton election office
Legal scholars are raising questions after FBI agents executed a search warrant at Fulton County’s main election facility, seizing ballots and election records tied to the 2020 presidential election.
Legal scholars are raising questions after FBI agents executed a search warrant at Fulton County’s main election facility, seizing ballots and election records tied to the 2020 presidential election.
Georgia lawmakers to consider homeowner tax changes
Providing tax relief to Georgia homeowners is front and center at the State Capitol this session.
Providing tax relief to Georgia homeowners is front and center at the State Capitol this session.
Proposal to rename Sawnee Mountain for Trump rejected by Forsyth County
A Georgia lawmaker is proposing a new name for Sawnee Mountain in Forsyth County — “Trump Mountain."
A Georgia lawmaker is proposing a new name for Sawnee Mountain in Forsyth County — “Trump Mountain."
Bill would replace Cherokee rose with sweetbay magnolia in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers are considering a change to the state flower, a designation held by the Cherokee rose since 1916.
Georgia lawmakers are considering a change to the state flower, a designation held by the Cherokee rose since 1916.
Georgia lawmakers weigh tighter rules for data centers
Georgia lawmakers are weighing proposals that could tighten regulation of data centers, a fast-growing sector in the state.
Georgia lawmakers are weighing proposals that could tighten regulation of data centers, a fast-growing sector in the state.
Ossoff alleges 1,000+ human rights abuses at immigration centers; DHS disagrees
Sen. Jon Ossoff released a report alleging 1,037 human rights abuses at U.S. immigration facilities, including 137 in Georgia. DHS refuted the claims.
Sen. Jon Ossoff released a report alleging 1,037 human rights abuses at U.S. immigration facilities, including 137 in Georgia. DHS refuted the claims.
Lemon pepper state flavor? Georgia lawmakers propose official wing status
Georgia House Bill 1013 seeks to designate lemon pepper as the official state chicken wing flavor.
Georgia House Bill 1013 seeks to designate lemon pepper as the official state chicken wing flavor.
Jack Smith labels Georgia 'Ground Zero' in 2020 election probe during tense House hearing
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith labeled Georgia "ground zero" for criminal efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith labeled Georgia "ground zero" for criminal efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Georgia veterans rally at state Capitol to fight controversial ‘SAVE Act’ legislation
Veterans groups claim HB 108 violates federal law by allowing unaccredited consultants to manage disability benefit appeals.
Veterans groups claim HB 108 violates federal law by allowing unaccredited consultants to manage disability benefit appeals.
Gov. Kemp traveling to Europe to recruit businesses to Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp is traveling to Europe this week as part of an economic development mission aimed at attracting new business investment to Georgia.
Gov. Brian Kemp is traveling to Europe this week as part of an economic development mission aimed at attracting new business investment to Georgia.
Gov. Kemp approves tax credit scholarships for eligible students
Gov. Brian Kemp has opted Georgia into a new federal education tax credit program that allows taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar credits for donations to approved education nonprofits.
Gov. Brian Kemp has opted Georgia into a new federal education tax credit program that allows taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar credits for donations to approved education nonprofits.
Kennesaw State students join nationwide walkout on Trump inauguration anniversary
Students are organizing nationwide walkouts to protest U.S. military intervention, ICE raids, and administration economic policies.
Students are organizing nationwide walkouts to protest U.S. military intervention, ICE raids, and administration economic policies.
Cobb County sets early voting for March 10 special election
Cobb County election officials have released early voting details for the March 10 special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Cobb County election officials have released early voting details for the March 10 special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.