New proposal keeps Georgia’s voting system in place till ’28, despite QR codes
ATLANTA — Georgia representatives abandoned a deadline to change the state’s voting technology before this November’s election, advancing a bill Tuesday that delays a switch to hand-marked paper ballots until the 2028 election year. The amended bill wouldn’t remove...
Georgia bill protecting student political activity in public schools advances toward final votes
ATLANTA — Georgia representatives are moving forward with a bill, inspired by conservative activist Charlie Kirk, that would protect political activities by students in public schools. If it passes, Georgia would become the first state to pass a law safeguarding...
In a rare compromise, Georgia senators make a deal on fentanyl prison sentences
ATLANTA — Something unusual happened to an anti-fentanyl bill in the Georgia Senate on Monday. Republicans and Democrats listened to each other, amended the bill to target fentanyl traffickers instead of addicts, and then voted unanimously to pass it. In a highly...
Georgia legislation would require disclosures involving foreign contributions, donations
Georgia lawmakers have nearly passed legislation that could lead to hefty fines against businesses, colleges and nonprofits when they accept contributions or donations funneled from countries deemed to be foreign adversaries. The debate fell along party lines before...
Tax rebates worth up to $500 unanimously approved by Georgia General Assembly
ATLANTA — Georgia taxpayers are getting some of their money back. With a unanimous vote Monday, the state Senate gave final approval to a bill that will distribute tax rebates worth $250 to individuals and $500 to married couples. Gov. Brian Kemp proposed the rebates,...
Georgia legislation raises concerns about public access to police videos
ATLANTA — Four words added to legislation that targets mugshot mills have free speech advocates worried the public could lose access to videos that hold police accountable for their conduct. Legislation that started in Georgia's Senate as a solution to the...
Could gold be used as currency in Georgia? A gold bill passed the state Senate
ATLANTA — Forget paper money. Georgia senators want to legalize using gold and silver for everyday purchases. The Senate passed a bill last week that would set up a system for Georgians to buy gold, store it in a depository, and use a debit card to spend it on items...
Georgia lawmakers debate legalizing silencers as gun safety bills stall
ATLANTA — Georgia has some of the loosest gun laws in the nation, but a bill to remove the state’s restriction on silencers tested lawmakers’ limits. The gun silencer bill fell four votes short in the House on Friday, a rare defeat for pro-gun proposals in Georgia....
Big changes coming to Georgia General Assembly in 2026 elections as lawmakers leave office
ATLANTA — With legislators running for higher office, longtime lawmakers retiring, and many challenges to incumbents, the Georgia General Assembly is set for high turnover after this year’s elections. Control of the state House and Senate is at stake as Republicans...