Child-custody guidelines proposed for soldiers set to deploy

A bill submitted by Sen. Josh McKoon, R-Columbus, would speed up child custody hearings for single military parents who are about to be deployed.

Senate Bill 112 sets guidelines that would be used for determining who would get custody of children during a deployment and how children would be returned to the primary caregiver upon return.

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Democrats hope voters will deliver change in Public Service Commission race

It’s Election Day across the country, with a few key battles in Georgia. The “Politically Georgia” team dives into races across the state.

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State lawmakers pressure Georgia’s congressional delegation on shutdown

State lawmakers in both political parties are putting pressure on the other as the federal government shutdown continues.

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Flight delays likely ‘only going to get worse,’ Transportation head says

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