The bill which is backed by conservative groups will move to the House for further review.
Backers of the Coastal Marshlands Restoration Act say it would allow private property owners on the coast to start wetland restoration work more quickly, but some environmental groups say it would weaken existing protections.
The new bill, SB 449, would allow parents to see all classroom materials being taught to their child in K-12 schools.
‘I cried a lot’: Georgia food truck owners worry about high cost of fees and permits
Sarah Swetlik and Christian Gehrke
Operating a food truck in Georgia comes at a high price, owners say, because every county issues its own permit for a fee.
The fight over the Georgia redistricting maps intensifies as bills are being passed to gain leverage.
Georgia university regents name former Gov. Sonny Perdue as the sole finalist to become system chancellor.
A longtime favorite delicacy of seafood fanatics could lead to more jobs in Georgia and stimulate the local economy, experts say.
Veterans entering the law enforcement field could receive free tuition to make the transition from military service easier.
Want to limit medical abortion? Then expand access to emergency contraception, experts say
Ellen Eldridge, GPB News
Experts say all emergency contraception and birth control should be offered to all women, if medical abortions are limited.
In our fifth episode of Season 2, we discuss the State of the Judiciary Address, controversial bills that advanced, gun rights in the constitutional carry act, and coastal marshlands in south Georgia.