Georgia lawmakers push for benefits to families of first responders who take their own life
The bill would treat families of public safety officers whose loved ones take their own life the same as families of officers who died in car accidents or shootings.
The bill would treat families of public safety officers whose loved ones take their own life the same as families of officers who died in car accidents or shootings.
Mayor Dickens preaches unity at state Capitol
The theme of the event was "One Atlanta," a not-so-subtle answer to those who continue to fight for legislation to cleave Buckhead from the City of Atlanta.
The theme of the event was "One Atlanta," a not-so-subtle answer to those who continue to fight for legislation to cleave Buckhead from the City of Atlanta.
Georgia students would get up to $2,500 to help finish degrees under new program
House Bill 1435 would create a program under which public and private colleges and universities could give up $2,500 to students to help them finish school if the students have already completed 80% of the course credits needed for their degrees.
House Bill 1435 would create a program under which public and private colleges and universities could give up $2,500 to students to help them finish school if the students have already completed 80% of the course credits needed for their degrees.
Georgia gas tax suspension: Kemp signs bill to relieve pain at pump
Gov. Brian Kemp is signing House Bill 304, which would would temporarily suspend the collection of state motor vehicle taxes in the state, into law.
Gov. Brian Kemp is signing House Bill 304, which would would temporarily suspend the collection of state motor vehicle taxes in the state, into law.
Georgia gas tax suspension: Senate passes bill, Kemp expected to sign Friday
The Georgia Senate voted 55-0 on Thursday to approve a bill that would temporarily suspend the collection of state motor vehicle taxes in the state.
The Georgia Senate voted 55-0 on Thursday to approve a bill that would temporarily suspend the collection of state motor vehicle taxes in the state.
Gov. Kemp hosts school safety roundtable with superintendents, law enforcement
A group of about three dozen state lawmakers, law enforcement officials and local school superintendents took part in a roundtable about school safety Thursday at the Governor's Mansion.
A group of about three dozen state lawmakers, law enforcement officials and local school superintendents took part in a roundtable about school safety Thursday at the Governor's Mansion.
Trump pick in Georgia governor race not drawing donor flock
During his two Senate campaigns, Republican David Perdue had little trouble raking in millions in campaign cash. But as he tries to unseat Georgia’s incumbent governor, fellow Republican Brian Kemp, Perdue is struggling to attract donors.
During his two Senate campaigns, Republican David Perdue had little trouble raking in millions in campaign cash. But as he tries to unseat Georgia’s incumbent governor, fellow Republican Brian Kemp, Perdue is struggling to attract donors.
Georgia governor signs amended budget with more pay, refunds
Citing increased revenues, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed an amended budget that includes pay boosts for state employees, hundreds of millions of dollars to restore education cuts and an earmark of more than $1 billion for tax refunds.
Citing increased revenues, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed an amended budget that includes pay boosts for state employees, hundreds of millions of dollars to restore education cuts and an earmark of more than $1 billion for tax refunds.
Georgia Republicans seek further changes to election laws
House Republicans pushed through a bill to make further changes to Georgia’s voting rules late Tuesday over Democratic objections that the GOP was feeding an insatiable monster — Donald Trump’s “big lie” that Georgia’s 2020 election was stolen from the former president, despite no evidence.
House Republicans pushed through a bill to make further changes to Georgia’s voting rules late Tuesday over Democratic objections that the GOP was feeding an insatiable monster — Donald Trump’s “big lie” that Georgia’s 2020 election was stolen from the former president, despite no evidence.
Crossover Day: Bills to legalize horse racing, create private school vouchers fall short
Crossover Day is the deadline by which a bill must pass either the House or the Senate to "crossover" to the other chamber and remain viable for this year.
Crossover Day is the deadline by which a bill must pass either the House or the Senate to "crossover" to the other chamber and remain viable for this year.
Georgia GOP senators break ranks to doom school voucher bill
State senators on Tuesday rejected a plan to give educational vouchers of up to $6,000 a year to almost anyone as long as their child attended Georgia public school for a short time, spurning a push by Senate President Pro Tem Butch Miller linked to the Gainesville Republican’s bid for lieutenant governor.
State senators on Tuesday rejected a plan to give educational vouchers of up to $6,000 a year to almost anyone as long as their child attended Georgia public school for a short time, spurning a push by Senate President Pro Tem Butch Miller linked to the Gainesville Republican’s bid for lieutenant governor.
Georgia gas tax suspension: Senate Finance Committee approves bill
The Georgia Senate Finance committee approved a bill that would temporarily suspend the state motor vehicle tax in response to a spike in gas prices amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
The Georgia Senate Finance committee approved a bill that would temporarily suspend the state motor vehicle tax in response to a spike in gas prices amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Georgia politics: Crossover Day arrives with bills on voting changes, horse racing in doubt
Georgia lawmakers are facing a key deadline with much work still to do. Tuesday is crossover day in the General Assembly, when bills and other measures are required to pass in the House or Senate and move on to the other chamber.
Georgia lawmakers are facing a key deadline with much work still to do. Tuesday is crossover day in the General Assembly, when bills and other measures are required to pass in the House or Senate and move on to the other chamber.
After 2018 loss, Stacey Abrams says she’s more ready to be Georgia governor
Four years after narrowly losing the 2018 governor's race to Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams says that loss left her better prepared to govern as she runs again.
Four years after narrowly losing the 2018 governor's race to Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams says that loss left her better prepared to govern as she runs again.
House bill would keep cop killers only in maximum-security prisons in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers seeking to have those convicted of killing a police officer to serve their sentences in the state’s highest security prisons. This after a convicted cop killer was accused of using his privileges at a medium security facility to taunt the officer’s family on social media.
Georgia lawmakers seeking to have those convicted of killing a police officer to serve their sentences in the state’s highest security prisons. This after a convicted cop killer was accused of using his privileges at a medium security facility to taunt the officer’s family on social media.
Georgia bill banning gender identity discussions in private schools unlikely to move forward this year
Sen. Carden Summers, the sponsor of a bill to ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in Georgia's private schools, said he never had any intention of it passing this session. "I dropped the bill to start a conversation."
Sen. Carden Summers, the sponsor of a bill to ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in Georgia's private schools, said he never had any intention of it passing this session. "I dropped the bill to start a conversation."
Georgia House 2023 budget raises pay and agency funding
Georgia state government’s 2023 budget promises more money for teachers, state employees, lawmakers and retirees, lower fees for university students and more spending on mental health and policing, thanks to bountiful state revenues.
Georgia state government’s 2023 budget promises more money for teachers, state employees, lawmakers and retirees, lower fees for university students and more spending on mental health and policing, thanks to bountiful state revenues.
No Dem challenge to Abrams as field for 2022 elections set
Democrat Stacey Abrams showed herself to be the unchallenged leader of her party in Georgia as candidate qualifying for the 2022 elections closed Friday, drawing no primary challengers in her bid for governor.
Democrat Stacey Abrams showed herself to be the unchallenged leader of her party in Georgia as candidate qualifying for the 2022 elections closed Friday, drawing no primary challengers in her bid for governor.
Mableton cityhood question passes Georgia House
A bill putting the issue of the Mableton cityhood passed the Georgia House on Friday.
A bill putting the issue of the Mableton cityhood passed the Georgia House on Friday.
Constitutional carry bill approved by Georgia House
The Georgia House has approved a bill that would allow gun owners to carry their firearms in public without a permit.
The Georgia House has approved a bill that would allow gun owners to carry their firearms in public without a permit.