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With midterms looming, Georgia fails to make election security upgrades
Election security proposals stalled in the Georgia General Assembly, leaving the same voting technology in place for the 2026 election. Election advocates say they're worried.
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Universities speak out against government ‘overreach,’ but South is more muted
Hundreds of universities across the United States are speaking out for academic freedom, but few schools in the South have joined the opposition to the Trump adminsitration.
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After his first session, the only Socialist in the Georgia House beat expectations
Although he voted no frequently on bills, Democratic Socialist Gabriel Sanchez fought for decreases to housing costs and increases to the minimum wage in his legislation.
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Georgia Democrats press the GOP on culture-war issues
Georgia Democrats in the General Assembly have increased pressure on Republican colleagues who push culture war issues like transgender healthcare, DEI and religious liberty
Lawsuit challenges Georgia’s age requirement to carry handguns in public
Attorneys for a 20-year-old man argued Tuesday before the Georgia Supreme Court that a ban on people under 21 to possess and carry handguns in public is unconstitutional.
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Georgia taxpayers will soon get refunds of up to $500
Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation authorizing income tax refunds and rate cut.
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Georgia judges could include family pets in domestic violence restraining orders under new bill
Georgians who’ve experienced domestic violence could soon be able to ask judges to include family pets in temporary protective orders, if Gov. Brian Kemp signs House Bill 177.
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How Brandon Beach went from metro Atlanta transit champion to MAGA warrior
Over the last four years, Sen. Brandon Beach has done Donald Trump's bidding as much as any elected official in Georgia.
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Minute-by-minute: How the final day of Georgia’s legislative session unfolded
The Georgia General Assembly is voting on dozens of bills on the last day of the 2025 legislative session, including a $38 billion state budget and changes to election laws.
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Georgia lawmakers pass big state budget but school speed camera ban and elections bill die
The Georgia General Assembly passed a $38 billion state budget but other bills died including limits on school speed cameras and new election laws.