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...
Trump calls into tele-rally to boost Jones ahead of Georgia governor’s primary
ATLANTA — President Donald Trump got on the phone for a "tele-rally" Wednesday evening to clarify any confusion about who had his endorsement for Georgia governor in the Republican primary: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. "I love you and I guess you at least like me,"...
Kemp signs autism traffic stop bill, police benefits increases into law
ATLANTA — When people with autism get pulled over in Georgia, the police officer who stops their vehicle may soon have special training to reduce the risk of a misunderstanding that can escalate into a confrontation. Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed "Rio's Law,"...
In ‘monumental step,’ Kemp signs education package led by new literacy law
ATLANTA — A bipartisan education initiative that seeks to boost reading skills among young public school students in Georgia will go into effect this year after Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into law Tuesday, along with a package of other education bills. The Georgia...