Gov. Kemp’s Statement on Unanimous Passage of Citizen’s Arrest Overhaul

Governor Brian P. Kemp yesterday issued the following statement applauding the passage of HB 479, an overhaul to Georgia’s citizen’s arrest...

Senate Passes Bill to Enhance Funding for Infrastructure and Logistics

Today, Senate Bill 98, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta), received passage in the Senate by a vote of...

Senate Update from the Georgia Capitol: Week 8

"With Monday set as Crossover Day, we will spend the majority of our day in the Senate Chamber addressing and voting...

‘Permanent Daylight Saving Time’ Bill Passed Georgia House of Representatives Friday

HB44, which would call for Georgia to observe daylight saving time year round, passed the Georgia House of Representatives on Friday

Ga Sec of State recognized by U.S. Election Assistance Commission for Enhanced Security and Innovation During 2020 Election

New chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (USEAC) and former President Donald J. Trump appointee Donald Palmer recognized Secretary of...

Tri-County EMC to Expand Broadband in Rural Middle Georgia ; Tri-County EMC announces plans to expand broadband to 22,000 members across eight counties

Atlanta, GA – Efforts to provide needed broadband service to Georgians took a step forward when Gov. Brian Kemp and PSC Commissioner...

Ga House of Reps Adds $58M to Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Services in FY 2022 Budget

The additional funding will support programs and providers through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD).

Georgia Senate Passes Bill Protecting Small Businesses and Places of Worship

SB 200 would allow businesses and religious institutions to continue to operate during a public health emergency.

State Rep. Shelly Hutchinson Introduces Legislation to Update Mental Disorders, Autism in Georgia Law

State Rep Shelly Hutchinson recently introduced House Bill 514, legislation that would modernize how Georgia law references and defines mental disorders,...

State Rep. Donna McLeod Introduces Legislation to Address Medicaid, Education, and Juvenile Laws

State Rep Donna McLeod recently introduced three legislative measures which seek to expand Medicaid, study the state’s education funding formula, as...