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...
Election to replace Greene in Congress heading to a runoff between Fuller and Harris
ATLANTA — The crowded race to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will come down to a runoff between a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump and a Democrat seeking an upset in a conservative northwest Georgia district. Republican Clayton Fuller, a...
State House sends $38.5 billion 2027 budget to Senate
ATLANTA — The Georgia House completed its work on the budget that will control state spending for the fiscal year starting in July, sending a $38.5 billion spending plan to the Senate Tuesday. House Bill 974 proposes a 2% increase over the current budget approved this...
Georgia House and Senate Republicans on parallel course to reduce state income tax rate
ATLANTA — One thing that Georgia's House and Senate can agree on after finishing the first round of this year's legislative session is that the state income tax rate should continue falling. Friday was the deadline for lawmakers to vote out the bills they were most...