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Georgia News
/ 9 months agoCarr Leads Multistate Effort Calling on U.S. Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act
Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 26-state coalition calling on the U.S. Senate to quickly pass the Laken Riley Act:...
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Georgia Politics
/ 9 months agoFair Business Practices Act: “Protecting Veterans and Ensuring Fairness in Military Benefits”
By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex): As a state, as a community and...
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Georgia Politics
/ 9 months agoRep. Will Wade Introduces Legislation Providing Homestead Exemptions for Dawson County Seniors
State Representative Will Wade (R-Dawsonville) recently introduced House Bill 1422 and House Bill 1423, which would provide homestead exemptions for certain...
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Georgia Politics
/ 9 months agoRep. J Collins Named Legislator of the Year by Georgia State Firefighters Association and Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs
State Representative J Collins (R-Villa Rica), chairman of the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, was recently named Legislator of...
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Georgia Politics
/ 9 months agoRep. Mary Margaret Oliver Introduces House Resolution 1351 to Rename “Memorial Drive” as “Veterans Memorial Drive”
State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently introduced House Resolution 1351, which would rename “Memorial Drive” as “Veterans Memorial Drive.” Memorial...
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Georgia Politics
/ 9 months agoRep. Chas Cannon Sponsors Legislation to Provide Flexibility in CUVA Statute for Farm Entities
State Representative Chas Cannon (R-Moultrie) recently introduced House Bill 1052, which is aimed at providing flexibility in the Conservation Use Valuation...
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Georgia Politics
/ 9 months agoRep. Devan Seabaugh’s Legislation to Combat Illegal Squatting Passes House
State Representative Devan Seabaugh (R-Marietta) touts the Georgia House of Representatives’ recent passage of House Bill 1017, or the Squatter Reform...
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Georgia Politics
/ 9 months agoGov. Kemp Announces Appointment of District Attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the appointment of Frank Wood as the District Attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. He fills...
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Georgia Politics
/ 10 months agoGov. Kemp Signs Amended Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Appropriations Chairmen Matt Hatchett...
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Georgia Politics
/ 10 months agoGeorgia Senate Passes Legislation to Enhance Swatting Penalties
Today, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 421, sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Youth, Sen....