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LocalGABill allowing Georgia pharmacists to prescribe HIV prevention drugs clears Georgia House
Georgia residents may soon be able to access HIV prevention medicine at their local pharmacy if a bipartisan push from state lawmakers to make the drugs faster and easier to access is successful. Senate Bill 195, which was introduced by Rome Republican Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, would allow pharmacists to both prescribe and administer medication, known […]
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AccidentsGAPolice: Intoxicated man hits tow truck driver on I-75/85 connector after leaving Magic City
The suspect, an intoxicated driver identified as Michael Jones, told officers he consumed a few alcoholic drinks earlier in the evening at Magic City.
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Bookman: FBI raid in Fulton County plainly orchestrated by 2020 election deniers
The moment that FBI agents showed up with a search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center, one of two things had to be true. The first was that federal investigators must have made an important breakthrough, uncovering previously unknown evidence that fraud had been committed in Georgia’s 2020 election. After all, […]
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AccidentsGAFire on I-75/85 connector going northbound shuts down multiple lanes
According to GODT, the vehicle fire occurred before 17th Street and has closed several lanes during rush hour.
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Lawmakers praise, rebuke affidavit used to justify Fulton County election raid
Revelations from an unsealed affidavit used to justify an unexpected FBI raid on Fulton County’s elections hub quickly reverberated through Georgia’s political ecosystem, which is gearing up for a contentious series of statewide elections later this year. The day after a federal court unsealed the document, lawmakers at Georgia’s state Capitol issued sharp statements of […]
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AccidentsGALanes reopen on I-285 in Cobb County after bad car fire
It happened just past South Cobb Drive and before Riverview Road.
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FBI raid in Fulton County relied on previously investigated 2020 election claims
A federal court has released an affidavit used by the FBI to justify a January raid on Fulton County’s election warehouse, raising new questions about the investigation. The document, which was under seal until Tuesday, cited irregularities in the 2020 election that federal authorities claim necessitated the seizure of the documents, though critics say the […]
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Georgia Senate passes surprise ban on puberty blockers for minors
Republicans in the Georgia Senate hijacked a bill aimed at increasing access to home health care services by adding two last-minute amendments that would further restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender Georgians. Both amendments and the bill passed in a party-line vote Tuesday. The first amendment to House Bill 54, introduced by Savannah Republican […]
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Senate Republicans unveil income tax cut proposal tied to broad cuts in ‘corporate welfare’
Georgia Senate Republicans unveiled a sweeping plan to cut hundreds of millions in corporate tax credits while completely eliminating income taxes for some Georgians and cutting it for others. Senate Bill 476, sponsored by Vidalia Republican Sen. Blake Tillery, who is currently running for lieutenant governor, would align with Gov. Brian Kemp’s recommended accelerated reduction […]
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Georgia pharmacists would be allowed to prescribe contraception under bill seeking to expand access
Need a prescription for birth control? You may soon be able to get one at your local pharmacy. On Monday, lawmakers considered a bill that would enable pharmacists to prescribe contraception, such as birth control pills or a birth control shot, directly to Georgia residents. The bill, House Bill 1138, was introduced by Rep. Beth […]
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House GOP’s property tax relief plan prompts debate over public service funding
Georgia state House Republicans have a proposal to help tame the affordability crisis: end property taxes for homeowners by 2032. Party leaders say their proposal, which would benefit Georgians who own and live in their home, will put money into peoples’ pockets where it belongs. But the proposed shakeup has municipal and county governments, as […]
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Ossoff tells supporters ‘we will overcome this together’ as he blasts Trump for FBI raid
For many Democrats, the mood during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office has been decidedly grim. But at a Saturday campaign rally in Atlanta, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff told voters that “the first light of dawn is on the horizon.” In a 30-minute speech at the Georgia International Convention Center, Ossoff highlighted the […]
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A little known candidate shakes up GOP primary for Georgia governor
Rick Jackson, the wealthy executive and founder of Jackson Healthcare, entered Georgia’s race for governor Tuesday and upended a Republican primary field that was previously considered settled. Jackson, who is relatively unknown statewide, pitched himself as a “conservative business leader” capable of breaking up the political establishment “cartel.” His late entry comes as a challenge […]
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Trump backs a candidate to replace Greene, a Georgia Senate race takes shape and more
The big news in Georgia politics this week was the surprise announcement from a wealthy health care executive that he will join in the GOP primary race for governor. But there were other significant developments too: Georgia Republican Congressman Barry Loudermilk announced he will not seek another term, and President Donald Trump picked his candidate […]
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Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.
ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and recent meme culture, could soon get official recognition at the Georgia Capitol. House Bill 1013, introduced by Rep. Eric Bell, a Jonesboro Democrat, would make lemon pepper wings the official state chicken wing flavor for Georgia, adding to the list of food related bills […]
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Georgia House lawmakers go for property tax break instead of governor’s income tax rebate
Georgia House lawmakers have replaced the governor’s proposed income tax rebate with a one-time tax break for homeowners. The change was included in the chamber’s version of this year’s revised budget, which overwhelmingly cleared the House with a 167-to-5 vote Thursday. The $42.3 billion spending plan now moves to the Senate, where lawmakers will want […]
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Latino community advocates celebrate growing political power in Georgia
At a time of national turmoil over federal immigration enforcement efforts, representatives of Georgia’s Latino community showed up at the state Capitol Thursday to demonstrate their growing political clout in the battleground state. This year, as the state gears up for consequential statewide elections, advocates stressed the central role that the Latino community plays in […]
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Fulton County officials file lawsuit seeking return of 2020 ballots taken during FBI raid
Fulton County has filed a lawsuit challenging last week’s FBI raid on an elections warehouse, County Commission Chair Robb Pitts announced Wednesday. The lawsuit, which Pitts said was filed in federal district court, seeks the return of the roughly 700 boxes of election records seized during the raid, and for an affidavit the feds filed […]
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Bill making property tax increase cap mandatory passes Georgia Senate
The Georgia state Senate passed a bill Tuesday to prevent local governments and school districts from opting out of a statewide homestead tax exemption, which caps annual property tax increases. After a lengthy debate, state senators voted 31 to 19 to pass Senate Bill 382, sending it to the House for review. This comes as […]
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New proposal requires weapons detection systems at all Georgia public schools
Getting off the school bus or being dropped off in the morning could look different if a bill under consideration in the state Capitol passes into law. House Bill 1023, sponsored by House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, a Mulberry Republican, would require weapons detection systems to be set up at every student point of entry […]
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