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.
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.