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Rollback of Biden-era water heater rule celebrated at Georgia factory
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says rolling back water heater energy efficiency requirements will save jobs at a factory in Griffin, Georgia.
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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign
From tax cuts to social media restrictions, track the noteworthy bills Georgia lawmakers are discussing and see how close they are to passing.
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Internet giants challenge Georgia law designed to shield children from harm
A group representing Facebook, X, YouTube and other social companies have filed a lawsuit to overturn a Georgia law that seeks to limit minors’ access to some online services.
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Kemp signs bill banning transgender girls, women from playing on female sports teams
The bill was sponsored by state Sen. Greg Dolezal, a Republican from Cumming.
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Following CHOA decision, transgender rights advocates brace for more providers to suspend care for children
Transgender rights advocates say they worry a recent decision by CHOA to stop offering gender-affirming care could start a trend in the state.
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Raffensperger urges feds to preserve refugee protections for Afghan Christians
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is asking the federal government to retain protections for Christian Afghan refugees who fled to the U.S.
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Children’s Healthcare suspends gender-affirming care for transgender kids
Parents of trans children who receive gender-affirming care at Children's Healthcare have gotten messages letting them know the facility will no longer offer the treatments.
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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.