Gov. Kemp signs state budget scaled back by COVID-19
Gov. Brian Kemp ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp signed a $25.9 billion state budget Tuesday that he called “bittersweet” because of $2.2 billion in spending cuts brought on by the devastation the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking on Georgia’s economy. “This budget reflects...
Should Georgia nix year-end school tests amid COVID-19? Online survey launched
State school officials are asking Georgians to chime in on whether students should have to take year-end tests during the upcoming school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Hawks offer up State Farm Arena for early voting
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks have found an innovative, community-minded way to use State Farm Arena while the coronavirus pandemic has left the building without its usual slate of concerts and sporting events. The Hawks and Fulton County have announced plans to use the...
Kemp extends COVID-19 social distancing rules
Gov. Brian Kemp moved Monday to extend social distancing rules for businesses and stay-at-home orders for the state’s most vulnerable populations another two weeks amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Criminal justice, COVID-19 highlight bills Georgia lawmakers passed this year
Georgia lawmakers passed landmark legislation on hate crimes, a tax on vaping, cuts to standardized tests – and much, much more.
Legislature gave and took away in $1.13B bond package
The General Assembly earmarked $70 million toward the planning expansion of the Savannah Convention Center. ATLANTA - Despite cutting spending by $2.2 billion, the General Assembly found enough money in next year’s state budget to plow more funds into building...
Georgia Supreme Court OKs bonds for The Gulch redevelopment
The Gulch in downtown Atlanta ATLANTA - The Georgia Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the planned $5 billion redevelopment of an area of downtown Atlanta known as The Gulch. In a unanimous decision, the court ruled the issuance of up to $1.25 billion in bonds...
Hate crimes, budget cuts dominate interrupted General Assembly session
The 2020 General Assembly session wrapped up on Friday night. ATLANTA – By the time the 2020 General Assembly gaveled to a close Friday night, lawmakers had dealt with two issues they couldn’t have dreamed of when they came to the Capitol in January. A hate crimes...