Kemp trims some proposed spending from budget
ATLANTA — State lawmakers passed a budget that was about $1 billion larger than what Gov. Brian Kemp expects Georgia will collect in tax revenue next fiscal year, so he took a scalpel to their spending plan. The fiscal year 2027 budget he signed Tuesday trims $300...
Kemp signs law increasing tax credits for private school scholarships
ATLANTA — More taxpayers will be able to contribute to a private school scholarship fund while receiving a state tax credit for the full amount after Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 328 Monday. The measure increases the aggregate cap on tax-credited contributions to...
Georgia moves beyond HOPE, with need-based aid for college students
ATLANTA — Next fall, Georgia students attending one of the state's public colleges and universities will have a chance at financial aid if they come from a low-income family. Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed legislation that establishes a need-based financial aid...
Kemp signs legislation to cut income taxes and reduce homeowner property tax increases
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers started the year with talk of eliminating both the state income tax and the property tax for homeowners. The goal proved elusive, but they did compromise on a scaled-back income tax cut and on legislation to decelerate the rapid increases...
Kemp signs farm, forestry and fishing bills and answers an enduring question about Georgia’s official fabric
ATLANTA — People who raise chickens in their backyards won't have to "candle" their eggs. Restaurants that serve shrimp will have to let diners know if it is from abroad. And forest products manufacturers will get a tax break. Those are among the effects of 10 bills...
Georgia Democrats seek answers from Justice Department over Fulton election worker subpoena
ATLANTA — Four Democrats in Georgia's congressional delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Friday protesting the agency's demand for personal information about Fulton County workers and volunteers involved with the 2020 election when President...
Georgia schools caught in nationwide Canvas hack as extortion threat emerges
ATLANTA — A shadowy group that claims to have hacked a popular educational platform is reportedly trying to extort money from colleges and schools across the country, including in Georgia. The group, which calls itself "ShinyHunters," claims to have hacked the Canvas...
Georgia secretary of state candidates split over integrity of 2020 election results
ATLANTA — When Georgia voters complete their ballots this year, one of the people they select will be the next person in charge of overseeing elections. The Georgia Secretary of State handles business registration, professional licensing and regulation of charities...