Georgia Legislature

Gov. Brian Kemp said "tough choices" came when the larger than expected tax cuts passed by the Georgia General Assembly left a $1.3 billion budget deficit to fill.

The Georgia Senate investigations committee is looking into possible campaign finance violations involving the former gubernatorial candidate.

The Georgia governor says the cuts will partially offset an income tax cut that state officials say left a $1.3 billion hole in the state budget.

From tax cuts to an official state chicken wing flavor, see what bills Georgia lawmakers are considering and how close to passing they are.

The laws will collectively send $2.9 billion back to taxpayers. The governor hinted at potential spending cuts to help pay for it.

State lawmakers ended up approving more tax breaks than they eliminated. Here's how one tax break came to pass.

An AJC analysis found the state Legislature approved more than $3 in new breaks for every $1 they cut.

People who paid state income taxes in 2024 and 2025 are eligible to receive up to $500. It's the fourth time in five years Georgia has issued special refunds.

Republicans have controlled the General Assembly for years, but Democrats are aiming to narrow the gap between them and the majority party during the midterms.

Former state Rep. Karen Bennett was sentenced Thursday for lying to the government to receive unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.