Georgia lawmakers seek to make educational curriculum more transparent
Georgia leaders met with parents in Cumming to discuss concerns about education and critical race theory was top of mind. State representatives said their bills will make schools more transparent, but parents said the bills didn't go far enough.
Georgia leaders met with parents in Cumming to discuss concerns about education and critical race theory was top of mind. State representatives said their bills will make schools more transparent, but parents said the bills didn't go far enough.
New Poll: Brian Kemp, Herschel Walker leading GOP Primary Races
New polls released Wednesday show Brian Kemp and Herschel Walker leading their races to win the GOP nominations for Governor and U.S. Senator.
New polls released Wednesday show Brian Kemp and Herschel Walker leading their races to win the GOP nominations for Governor and U.S. Senator.
Lawmaker: Revisions coming to Georgia mental health bill
A key Georgia lawmaker said Wednesday that he anticipates major revisions soon to a sweeping bill to address the state’s dismal mental health care system.
A key Georgia lawmaker said Wednesday that he anticipates major revisions soon to a sweeping bill to address the state’s dismal mental health care system.
Georgia right-to-farm bill again a question of whose rights
As always, it was a question of ‘Whose property rights?’ when Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday considered a bill that would enhance protections for farmers against nuisance lawsuits by neighbors over problems such as odors.
As always, it was a question of ‘Whose property rights?’ when Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday considered a bill that would enhance protections for farmers against nuisance lawsuits by neighbors over problems such as odors.
Georgia Senate panel advances ban on social media censorship
A Georgia state Senate committee has advanced a proposal for the state to prohibit social media platforms from removing or censoring content amid an outcry from conservatives that their political views are being discriminated against, even though a similar Texas law has been put on hold by a federal court.
A Georgia state Senate committee has advanced a proposal for the state to prohibit social media platforms from removing or censoring content amid an outcry from conservatives that their political views are being discriminated against, even though a similar Texas law has been put on hold by a federal court.
Lawmakers seek wider apprentice program for Georgia students
Georgia high-schoolers who want immediate workplace experience and training could more easily become apprentices under a new $1.2 million state apprenticeship program being considered in the state Senate.
Georgia high-schoolers who want immediate workplace experience and training could more easily become apprentices under a new $1.2 million state apprenticeship program being considered in the state Senate.
Service commission map would bar Democrat’s challenge
Republicans are advancing a redistricting plan for the Georgia Public Service Commission that would prevent a Democratic challenger from running against Republican Commissioner Tim Echols in this year’s election.
Republicans are advancing a redistricting plan for the Georgia Public Service Commission that would prevent a Democratic challenger from running against Republican Commissioner Tim Echols in this year’s election.
Despite stalled bills, Buckhead City supporters say movement isn't dead
Supporters aren't giving up the fight to turn Buckhead into its own city, saying they're not going anywhere despite bills stalling at the state Capitol.
Supporters aren't giving up the fight to turn Buckhead into its own city, saying they're not going anywhere despite bills stalling at the state Capitol.
Georgia lawmakers push for change to address organized retail crime
A group of state lawmakers wants to make it harder for thieves to resell stolen merchandise online.
A group of state lawmakers wants to make it harder for thieves to resell stolen merchandise online.
My Vote Georgia: What’s new to elections in 2022?
The 2022 Midterm Election will decide serval key races in Georgia. SB 202, also known as the Election Integrity Act of 2021, changed some operations for elections in the state. Here's what you need to know.
The 2022 Midterm Election will decide serval key races in Georgia. SB 202, also known as the Election Integrity Act of 2021, changed some operations for elections in the state. Here's what you need to know.
Special election set for April for state House District 45
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Friday that the special election for House District 45 will be held April 5.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Friday that the special election for House District 45 will be held April 5.
Georgia bill would expand Medicaid coverage for new moms
A Georgia bill aimed at reducing the state’s high death rate for new mothers is advancing.
A Georgia bill aimed at reducing the state’s high death rate for new mothers is advancing.
Kemp names Andrew Pinson to Georgia Supreme Court
The Honorable Andrew Pinson will fill the vacancy once Nahmias steps down from the state’s highest court this summer.
The Honorable Andrew Pinson will fill the vacancy once Nahmias steps down from the state’s highest court this summer.
‘Out of order’: Georgia local redistricting fights intensify
Georgia Republicans’ override of Democratic local redistricting plans is likely to keep inflaming tensions in the General Assembly this week, as the majority GOP shows no signs of backing down.
Georgia Republicans’ override of Democratic local redistricting plans is likely to keep inflaming tensions in the General Assembly this week, as the majority GOP shows no signs of backing down.
Raffensperger endorses overlapping election investigators
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is for the first time endorsing a separate agency hiring election investigators, a plan that will overlap what the Republican says is his own underfunded investigation unit.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is for the first time endorsing a separate agency hiring election investigators, a plan that will overlap what the Republican says is his own underfunded investigation unit.
Regents to name pick to run Georgia’s 26 public universities
The regents of Georgia’s public university system will name their choice Tuesday for its next chancellor, a post in which former Gov. Sonny Perdue has publicly expressed interest.
The regents of Georgia’s public university system will name their choice Tuesday for its next chancellor, a post in which former Gov. Sonny Perdue has publicly expressed interest.
House sends bill on cityhood for Atlanta suburb to Kemp
The Georgia House on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would let residents of an affluent Atlanta suburb vote on whether to form their own city.
The Georgia House on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would let residents of an affluent Atlanta suburb vote on whether to form their own city.
Georgia bill would allow parents to opt out of school mask mandates
Parents in Georgia may soon be able to opt their children out of school mask mandates.
Parents in Georgia may soon be able to opt their children out of school mask mandates.
Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
Rivals say Herschel Walker’s past could let Raphael Warnock keep Senate seat
Senate candidate and state Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black said Republicans risk losing the U.S. Senate race if they nominate Herschel Walker.
Senate candidate and state Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black said Republicans risk losing the U.S. Senate race if they nominate Herschel Walker.