Georgia House opts for airport oversight, not takeover

Instead of trying to take over Atlanta's massive airport, the Georgia House has passed a proposal establishing a legislative committee to oversee 10 of Georgia's major commercial airports.

Georgia House passes bill increasing monument protections

Confederate monuments and other memorials in Georgia could soon have greater protections under a bill passed by the state House.

Teachers to see $3,000 raise under Georgia budget agreement

Georgia teachers and other certified school employees will see a $3,000 raise under the $27.5 billion spending proposal headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.

Georgia medical marijuana bill approved in Senate committee

A Georgia Senate committee on Wednesday approved a limited version of a bill that allows in-state production and sale of medical marijuana.

Georgia House offers substitute for airport takeover bill

A Georgia House panel has approved a plan establishing a legislative committee to oversee 10 of Georgia's major commercial airports.

First lady Marty Kemp to address human trafficking

In the next two weeks, Georgia's First Lady plans to announce who will take part in a special commission created to address human trafficking in the state.

Gov. Kemp signs 'Patients First Act'

Governor Brian Kemp signed the Patients First Act Wednesday afternoon. The bill will change the way the state approaches healthcare.

Georgia House gives 'Patients First Act' final passage

Members of the Georgia House of Representatives gave final passage Monday to a bill that will change the way the state approaches healthcare.

Proposed law cracks down on 'child marriages'

A proposed law to raise the legal age of marriage from 16 to 17 is making its way through the Georgia State Capitol. 

Georgia House approves Bible electives for public schools

Public high schools in Georgia could soon have greater freedom to offer courses on Christianity under legislation approved by the state House.

Georgia joins effort to fund menstrual products in schools

Every weekday at a middle school near Atlanta, a half-dozen or so students visit the school nurse to get sanitary pads.

Oldest living Georgian honored at State Capitol

The Georgia House of Representatives honored the oldest living Georgian at the State Capitol on Monday.

T.I. honored at the Gold Dome

Lawmakers at the State Capitol honored rapper T.I. for his positive impact in Georgia.

Trump adds $3.7B in support to finish 2 new nuclear reactors

Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced Friday that the Trump administration has finalized $3.7 billion in new loan guarantees to support completion of the first new U.S. commercial nuclear reactors in a generation, calling the expansion of nuclear energy "the real" Green New Deal.

Gov  Kemp, first lady celebrate AG Literacy Day with students

Governor Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp celebrate AG Literacy Day with students and teachers from Crisp County Primary School.

Secretary of State opens investigation into possible missing absentee ballot applications

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Thursday his office has opened an investigation into allegations of lost absentee ballot applications last year.

Medicaid waiver proposal clears Georgia House panel

Legislation authorizing Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to pursue a Medicaid waiver was approved by a state House panel Wednesday, potentially giving Georgia more flexibility to use federal funding but also capping who's covered by an expansion.