Georgia lawmakers OK parent rights, divisive concepts ban
Georgia lawmakers sent a bill to increase parental oversight of schools to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature on Friday, while a bill regulating what schools can teach on racial issues neared final passage.
Georgia lawmakers sent a bill to increase parental oversight of schools to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature on Friday, while a bill regulating what schools can teach on racial issues neared final passage.
Georgia bill ending need for gun license heads to governor
A bill allowing Georgia residents to carry handguns in public without a license or background check is set to become law.
A bill allowing Georgia residents to carry handguns in public without a license or background check is set to become law.
Marjorie Taylor Greene sues to stop challenge to her reelection eligibility for 2022 midterms
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a state law that a group of voters is using to challenge her eligibility to run for reelection.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a state law that a group of voters is using to challenge her eligibility to run for reelection.
Lawmakers push to reform wrongful conviction compensation in Georgia
The legislation would create a five-person panel to evaluate these types of claims. The panel would be made up of a judge, a district attorney, a defense attorney and two other experts in either forensics or law.
The legislation would create a five-person panel to evaluate these types of claims. The panel would be made up of a judge, a district attorney, a defense attorney and two other experts in either forensics or law.
Bill allowing people to carry handguns without a license nears passage in Georgia
Under the new bill, Georgians will be able to carry handguns in public without needing a license or background check.
Under the new bill, Georgians will be able to carry handguns in public without needing a license or background check.
Georgia mental health bill passes unanimously through state Legislature, heads to Kemp's desk
Georgia lawmakers unanimously passed sweeping changes to the state's mental health care system - requiring health insurance companies to cover mental health and substance abuse treatments just like they cover physical ailments.
Georgia lawmakers unanimously passed sweeping changes to the state's mental health care system - requiring health insurance companies to cover mental health and substance abuse treatments just like they cover physical ailments.
Tax exemption for large sporting events heads to governor's desk
The Georgia State Senate approved a bill Wednesday to extend a tax exemption on tickets to non-recurring, major sporting events.
The Georgia State Senate approved a bill Wednesday to extend a tax exemption on tickets to non-recurring, major sporting events.
House committee backs referendum to legalize gambling in Georgia
Georgia voters could decide this year whether they want the state to legalize betting on sports games and casino gambling, under a new proposed constitutional amendment.
Georgia voters could decide this year whether they want the state to legalize betting on sports games and casino gambling, under a new proposed constitutional amendment.
Georgia push on COVID rules aims at vaccines, school masks
Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 514, which would let parents opt their children out of school mask mandates for the next five years.
Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 514, which would let parents opt their children out of school mask mandates for the next five years.
Georgia House approves ban on 'vaccine passports' for local governments
If passed, the law would be automatically repealed on June 30, 2023. The bill would not stop the governor from requiring vaccines as part of his emergency powers.
If passed, the law would be automatically repealed on June 30, 2023. The bill would not stop the governor from requiring vaccines as part of his emergency powers.
State mental health bill gets approval of senate committee, sparks controversy
A bill overhauling Georgia's mental health care system is sparking controversy.
A bill overhauling Georgia's mental health care system is sparking controversy.
Georgia bill to jumpstart low THC oil production headed to conference committee
A bill to try to speed up the process of issuing production licenses for low THC oil in Georgia will likely be assigned to a conference committee later this week.
A bill to try to speed up the process of issuing production licenses for low THC oil in Georgia will likely be assigned to a conference committee later this week.
Trump returns to Georgia, rallies for GOP candidates vying for nominations in May primary
Donald Trump returns to Georgia on Saturday night for a rally with Walker, Perdue, Jones and other Republicans he’s backed ahead of the state’s May 24 primary.
Donald Trump returns to Georgia on Saturday night for a rally with Walker, Perdue, Jones and other Republicans he’s backed ahead of the state’s May 24 primary.
GA House approves bill that would change book removal process from school libraries
A bill that would change the process in which books can be removed from school libraries is one step closer to becoming a law.
A bill that would change the process in which books can be removed from school libraries is one step closer to becoming a law.
Georgia House approves anti-mask mandate bill
The "Unmask Georgia Students Act" prohibits teachers, administrators, superintendents, or school boards from requiring students to wear masks on school property, unless a parent or guardian can exempt their child.
The "Unmask Georgia Students Act" prohibits teachers, administrators, superintendents, or school boards from requiring students to wear masks on school property, unless a parent or guardian can exempt their child.
U.S. Senate candidate to give away AR-15s
A U.S. Senate hopeful has added some firepower to his campaign.
A U.S. Senate hopeful has added some firepower to his campaign.
Biden demands Herschel Walker, Dr. Oz step down amid Senate runs
President Biden has requested Herschel Walker either step down from his position on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition or face termination amid his run to be Georgia's next senator.
President Biden has requested Herschel Walker either step down from his position on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition or face termination amid his run to be Georgia's next senator.
Georgia GOP releases advisory questions for May primary
When Republican voters head to the polls for the May 24 primary, they will do more than select their candidates of choice. They will also help steer the Georgia GOP to what issues matter the most to them.
When Republican voters head to the polls for the May 24 primary, they will do more than select their candidates of choice. They will also help steer the Georgia GOP to what issues matter the most to them.
Georgia income tax refunds: Gov. Brian Kemp signs bill amid budget surplus
The Department of Revenue confirmed the governor signed a bill that will deliver additional income tax refunds from the state's budget surplus for 2020 and 2021 filers.
The Department of Revenue confirmed the governor signed a bill that will deliver additional income tax refunds from the state's budget surplus for 2020 and 2021 filers.
Senate OKs bill to let some retired Georgia teachers return to classrooms
The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would allow some teachers to return to the classroom full time while still collecting their state pension.
The Georgia Senate has approved a bill that would allow some teachers to return to the classroom full time while still collecting their state pension.