Georgia's governor wins support for his top legislation from 3 skeptical senators
The three Republicans in Georgia’s Senate who were most likely to halt Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislation to limit lawsuits are ...
State senators introduce TREES Act to help with timber recovery in Georgia after Hurricane Helene
In response to the widespread devastation of Hurricane Helene to Georgia’s farming and timber industries, several state ...
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Georgia state senators aim to revive consumer advocate for utilities
Some Georgia state legislators are again trying to revive a state office to advocate for utility customers. A similar effort passed the state Senate last year but floundered in the House.
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff aims to boost Georgia's economy with strategic military funding
The Georgia senator is planning to focus on quality of life for military families, as multiple new missions are planned.
State senator pushes bill to protect Georgia Power customers from rate hikes fueled by data centers
Georgia Power, a national data center association, and clean energy groups are divided over the need for legislation that ...
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Georgia lawmakers move to restrict transgender students from participating in sports
Lawmakers in the Georgia Senate on Thursday moved to ... Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), who also serves as an ex-officio member of the Senate Education and Youth Committee. “What this bill does ...
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Georgia Senate passes bill to reverse ban on bail bondsman holding local office
The Georgia Senate on Monday voted to let bail bondsmen ... (There is already an exception for school board members.) The law would still ban these officials from issuing bail bonds within the ...