Georgia Legislature

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Stacey Abrams attacked by Trump and Musk for grant she had little to do with

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams didn't receive federal money or play a major role in a $2B federal grant, but she's been attacked by President Trump and Elon Musk.

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Kemp’s push to limit lawsuits is on cusp of becoming Georgia law

Gov. Brian Kemp's overhaul of Georgia's civil litigation system clears crucial hurdle as it passes state House.

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Fewer vouchers? Ga. House and Senate disagree on Promise Scholarship funding

The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act is facing another math problem.

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Georgia AI-generated child pornography case spurs legislative action

The issue came to Georgia with the arrest of a Pepsi vendor who took advantage of his access to a local high school to take photos of girls he encountered.

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Georgia Supreme Court questions State Election Board on last-minute voting rule changes

The Georgia Supreme Court will decide on State Election Board rules that called for a "reasonable inquiry" before certifying results and sought hand counts of ballots.

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Georgia Senate approves hundreds of millions of dollars in hurricane relief for timber producers, farmers

Timber producers and farmers who suffered losses under Hurricane Helene could get tax and other relief under bills moving through the Georgia General Assembly.

Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Barbara Rivera Holmes to be first Latina to hold statewide constitutional office

Barbara Rivera Holmes, who leads the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, will be the first Latina to hold a statewide constitutional office in Georgia.

Resources

Your guide to the 2025 session of the Legislature

Here’s our guide to how the people of Georgia can participate in the legislative process, such as meeting their legislators and speaking on the issues that matter to them.

Issues to watch during the 2025 Georgia legislative session

Here are some of the top issues that the Georgia Legislature is likely to consider when it returns Jan. 13.

Who to watch at the Georgia Legislature

Key lawmakers to know in the Georgia General Assembly in 2025.

New Georgia lawmakers vow to listen, learn as first session approaches

Georgia voters elected 22 new members of the General Assembly in November. Here are a few of their stories.

Brian Kemp is raising money as he tries to rewrite Georgia’s lawsuit rules

Gov. Brian Kemp has been laying the groundwork to rewrite the state’s litigation rules for much of his second term, putting his political capital on the line.

How to speak like a Georgia legislator

At the Georgia Legislature, they don't ask questions. It's a Parliamentary Inquiry. And the bills, the legislation, might be anywhere from a Simple Bill to a Christmas Tree.

AJC Politically Georgia Podcast

Get real, fact-based reporting and analysis on Georgia politics and the upcoming elections every Monday-Friday. Hosted by Georgia’s best political team: The AJC’s Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut.