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If passed, the law would be automatically repealed on June 30, 2023.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If passed, the law would be automatically repealed on June 30, 2023.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.
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.