Bill protecting Satilla River wins committee OK in Georgia House
Georgia Sen. William Ligon (Credit: Georgia Senate official photo) ATLANTA - Legislation aimed at protecting the pristine environment of the Satilla River corridor in southeastern Georgia is moving in the General Assembly late in this year’s legislative session. The...
Increased fees for coal ash storage in Georgia clears legislature
Legislation to increase the fees for storing toxic coal ash at landfills in Georgia passed out of the General Assembly Wednesday.
Bill to continue COVID-19 unemployment benefits in Georgia passes General Assembly
The General Assembly passed legislation Wednesday to keep in place certain unemployment benefits that were expanded in Georgia during the coronavirus pandemic.
Absentee ballot request forms face new rules in House bill changes
Georgia House lawmakers moved legislation Wednesday that would prohibit the Secretary of State and local elections officials from sending out absentee ballot request forms unless a voter asks for one.
Alcohol home deliveries bill clears Georgia Senate
The Georgia Senate passed legislation Tuesday allowing restaurants, grocery stores and other businesses licensed to sell alcohol to make home deliveries of beer and wine in Georgia.
Hate-crimes bill passes out of Georgia legislature
Thousands gathered outside the State Capitol to protest police brutality and racial injustice as lawmakers met for the 2020 legislative session on June 19, 2020. (Photo by Beau Evans) Georgia lawmakers reached across the aisle Tuesday to pass a contentious hate-crimes...
Human trafficking bill passes General Assembly
ATLANTA - Legislation that would let victims of human trafficking petition the courts to vacate convictions for crimes committed while they were being trafficked gained final passage in the Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday. The House unanimously passed The...
COVID-19 lawsuit liability protections pass in Georgia Senate
The Georgia Senate passed legislation Tuesday aimed at shielding businesses and health-care providers from lawsuits filed by people who have contracted coronavirus since March.