Panel proposes $3,000 credit for hard-to-fill teaching posts

Panel proposes $3,000 credit for hard-to-fill teaching posts

Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state House.

Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state House.

Georgia lawmakers restore $567 million for K-12 education

Georgia lawmakers restore $567 million for K-12 education

Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.

Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.

Georgia Senate approves two bills to help trafficking survivors

Georgia Senate approves two bills to help trafficking survivors

The Georgia State Senate approved two measures Thursday that are designed to help survivors of human trafficking.

The Georgia State Senate approved two measures Thursday that are designed to help survivors of human trafficking.

Fulton County prosecutor opens criminal investigation into Trump phone call

Fulton County prosecutor opens criminal investigation into Trump phone call

Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis said in a letter that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.

Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis said in a letter that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.

2 Democrats advance to runoff in Georgia state House race

2 Democrats advance to runoff in Georgia state House race

Two Democrats are advancing to a March 9 runoff in a special election to fill a vacant state House seat in suburban Atlanta.

Two Democrats are advancing to a March 9 runoff in a special election to fill a vacant state House seat in suburban Atlanta.

New bill would impose harsher penalties for street racers in Georgia

New bill would impose harsher penalties for street racers in Georgia

S.B. 10, would impose harsher penalties for street racers. It also would require a special registration for high-power cars that are often used by street racers.

S.B. 10, would impose harsher penalties for street racers. It also would require a special registration for high-power cars that are often used by street racers.

Georgia leaders announce $1,000 bonuses for state employees

Georgia leaders announce $1,000 bonuses for state employees

In a joint news conference Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston revealed they have agreed to expand a proposal for bonuses for Georgia educators to include most state employees.

In a joint news conference Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston revealed they have agreed to expand a proposal for bonuses for Georgia educators to include most state employees.

House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers

House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers

The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”

The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”

Georgia House votes to extend COVID-19 liability protections

Georgia House votes to extend COVID-19 liability protections

Georgia's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 liability protections for governments, healthcare providers, and businesses.

Georgia's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 liability protections for governments, healthcare providers, and businesses.

Changes likely in bill to ban trans girls from boys’ sports

Changes likely in bill to ban trans girls from boys’ sports

A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes after a committee hearing in which opponents attacked it as illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.

A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes after a committee hearing in which opponents attacked it as illegal under federal law and needlessly cruel.

Deadline for absentee ballot requests advances in Georgia

Deadline for absentee ballot requests advances in Georgia

Georgia House Bill 270, in its first iteration, set a deadline after which counties could no longer issue an absentee ballot. Now, under a version approved by a House committee Tuesday, the bill instead sets a deadline by which absentee ballot applications must be received by a county.

Georgia House Bill 270, in its first iteration, set a deadline after which counties could no longer issue an absentee ballot. Now, under a version approved by a House committee Tuesday, the bill instead sets a deadline by which absentee ballot applications must be received by a county.

Punished by Democrats, Greene consolidates support at home

Punished by Democrats, Greene consolidates support at home

Stripped of her congressional committee assignments and causing heartburn for traditional conservatives ahead of next year’s elections, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may actually emerge stronger back home in her deep-red northwest Georgia district.

Stripped of her congressional committee assignments and causing heartburn for traditional conservatives ahead of next year’s elections, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may actually emerge stronger back home in her deep-red northwest Georgia district.

Senate passes Georgia budget changes aiding K-12 and health

Senate passes Georgia budget changes aiding K-12 and health

An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.

An amended state budget that increases spending on K-12 schools and public health passed the Georgia state Senate on Tuesday with a 52-0 vote, racing one step closer to passage.