Protections for human-trafficking victims pass Georgia Senate
The Georgia Senate passed two bills Thursday aimed at protecting victims of human trafficking, advancing a key plank of Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative agenda.
Mid-year budget clears General Assembly with bonuses for teachers, state workers
ATLANTA - The General Assembly gave final passage Thursday to a $26.5 billion fiscal 2021 mid-year budget that covers state spending through June 30. The state House of Representatives passed the spending plan 165-4. The Georgia Senate then approved it unanimously...
Georgia lawmakers skirt vote on tax-scrutiny bill amid COVID-19
Georgia lawmakers quickly heard then shelved a bill Wednesday aimed at bringing more real-time scrutiny to state tax incentives before they gain approval from the General Assembly.
Atlanta prosecutor investigating Trump call to influence 2020 election
Fulton County authorities have launched an investigation into alleged attempts to influence Georgia’s 2020 elections including a call former President Donald Trump made in January pressuring state election officials to overturn his losing results.
$1,000 bonus checks headed for most Georgia government employees
Georgia officials unveiled plans Wednesday to give $1,000 bonuses to a large chunk of state government employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia’s medical cannabis program working to license manufacturers
ATLANTA - Nearly 70 businesses have applied for licenses to produce low-THC cannabis oil for medical use in Georgia, the commission in charge of the state’s medical cannabis program announced Wednesday. The companies are seeking either Class 1 or Class 2 licenses....
‘Preemption’ bill clears Georgia House subcommittee
ATLANTA - A Georgia House subcommittee approved legislation Wednesday that would prohibit local governments from adopting building codes based on the source of energy to be used. House Bill 150, which passed 12-2 and now moves to the full House Energy, Utilities &...
University System of Georgia eyeing major studio complex in Savannah
ATLANTA – Savannah may soon have a major film studio complex to boost its growing film and TV production industry. The Georgia Film Academy is working with Georgia Tech to redevelop the Atlanta-based university’s Savannah campus at Jimmy DeLoach Parkway and Interstate...