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LocalGAGeorgia lawmakers give final passage to another round of one-time income tax rebates
The Georgia Senate gave final passage to a measure providing up to $500 in income tax rebates to Georgians who filed state income tax returns in both 2025 and 2024. HB 1000, sponsored by Cartersville Republican state Rep. Matthew Gambill, passed the Senate Monday with a 53-0 vote. Once signed by the governor, the state […]
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Bipartisan bill calls for putting funds toward homelessness prevention in Georgia
Lawmakers have been looking at ways to respond to rising homelessness in Georgia, with $50 million added to this year’s budget for what are being called homelessness response grants. But another proposal under consideration this year is focused on preventing vulnerable Georgians from losing their housing in the first place. House Bill 689, sponsored by […]
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Lawmaker calls it quits, governor’s race brings fireworks, calls for gas tax suspension and more
The big election news this week came out of northwest Georgia, where voters whittled down the long list of candidates who are hoping to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. That race is now set for an April 7 runoff, but state legislative races also remain unsettled and are heading to their own runoffs. But […]
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AccidentsGA1 person dead after head-on collision on Campbellton Road, APD says
Early investigations reveal that the pickup truck was traveling westbound on Campbellton Road SW when it entered the opposite lanes and struck the SUV in head-on.
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House passes bill seeking to ease access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program
A bill aimed at modernizing Georgia’s medical cannabis program passed the Georgia House with broad bipartisan support, marking another step in lawmakers’ yearslong effort to incrementally increase patients’ access to the program. Senate Bill 220, introduced by Newnan Republican Sen. Matt Brass, would expand the conditions eligible to receive a medical cannabis card, change the […]
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U.S. Senate passes bill with Warnock-backed provision limiting the number of investor-owned homes
The U.S. Senate passed a bill Thursday with a provision backed by U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock that would ban large corporations from owning too many homes. The legislation, sponsored by Massachusetts Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren and South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott, passed the Senate on an 89-10 vote, an overwhelming show of bipartisanship on […]
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AccidentsGAPolice: Officer involved in crash on I-20 WB in DeKalb County; injuries confirmed
Flooding is also confirmed in the area where the crash occurred near Candler Road.
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Bookman: Has the Kemp model fallen out of fashion in Georgia politics?
Brian Kemp, in his eighth and final year as governor, still enjoys significant popularity. In an Emerson poll conducted last weekend, only 24.5% of Georgians said they disapprove of his job performance, which in this divisive era is remarkable. You might think that kind of long-running success would make Kemp a model to be emulated […]
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Georgia legislative primaries see 537 candidates vying for 236 seats
A total 537 people signed up to run in May partisan primaries for the 236 seats in the Georgia House and Senate, where decisions are made on tax rates, health care access, gun laws, data centers, environmental protection and more. Here’s what we can tell you so far about the cohort. A total 537 people […]
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South Georgia lawmaker pleads guilty to unemployment fraud
Former state Rep. Dexter Sharper, a Valdosta Democrat, pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges in court Wednesday as part of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into pandemic-related fraud. Prosecutors said Sharper, 54, fraudulently collected nearly $14,000 in unemployment benefits through a program aimed at helping those who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
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AccidentsGAGridlock Guy: A hidden cost for EV owners and an understandable reason for it
Sticker shock for EV and AFV owners each year at renewal, as states try to make up for shrinking gas tax funds.
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AccidentsGAU.S. gas prices rise to about $3.58 a gallon as Iran tensions continue to shake oil markets
Gas prices continued to rise across the U.S. as the war with Iran continues.
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Proposal would require citizenship checks for Georgia families to access food aid
State House lawmakers approved new requirements for families applying for food assistance in what was one of the final votes on a key legislative deadline day, with the proposal passing after midnight Saturday. However, advocates have pushed back on the legislation, arguing that the changes would not adequately address errors within the system and urging […]
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Harris, Fuller advance to a runoff in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
ROME, Ga. – The race to become northwest Georgia’s next congressman is heading to an April runoff after no candidate exceeded 50% of the vote in a crowded field of competitors in Tuesday’s election. Democrat Shawn Harris was the top vote-getter, walking away with about 37% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the […]
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Georgia House passes budget with nearly $61 million for literacy coaches
The Georgia House of Representatives approved a $38.5 billion state budget for next year on Tuesday with significant spending aimed at improving childhood literacy across the state. House Bill 974, which will fund state government beginning on July 1, passed with a 159-4 vote and now moves to the Senate. The House’s proposed budget includes […]
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Crowded field emerges – officially – in race to decide who will be Georgia’s next governor
The race to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp has officially taken shape now that a crowded field of candidates from both major parties has qualified to run for Georgia’s highest state office. The formality of filing paperwork and writing a check to qualify as a candidate set the stage for a race that has so far […]
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Proposal aims to set standards for recovery groups helping Georgians struggling with substance use
Just 18 months ago, Jesi Squires did not have a key to her family’s home in southeast Georgia. She was homeless, abusing intravenous drugs and had a felony on her record. Jimbo Partin, executive director at Gardens of Hope in Lyons, which is what is known as a recovery community organization, said he remembers Squires’ […]
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Election bills face headwinds in the Georgia Senate on Crossover Day
Lawmakers had high hopes for this session’s election policy, introducing bills on everything from campaign finance to an overhaul of Georgia’s voting system. At least five of those bills were on the Crossover Day agenda — a key deadline for bills to advance through the Legislature — across the two chambers. But by the end […]
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AccidentsGAVehicle fire shuts down I-20 EB near Hwy 92/Fairburn Rd; drivers urged to detour
The road is expected to be shut down for several more hours; Drivers asked to avoid the area.
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Georgia lawmakers move to wind down perks for data centers but otherwise leave oversight unchanged
In a year when Georgians were clamoring for state officials to rein in the unchecked growth of data centers, the Georgia Senate chose to pass a measure that critics say largely maintains the status quo. Senate Bill 410, sponsored by Newnan Republican Sen. Matt Brass, passed Friday with a 32-21 vote. The bill would phase […]
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