Gov. Kemp signed legislature to prevent the ownership of farmland within 10 miles of any Georgia military bases by "nonresident aliens" and "foreign persons and entities." Although the bill is now law, some representatives and military personnel doubt its true intentions.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta Civic Circle rolled out 'Georgia Decides' this week. The online tool provides voters with information on federal, state and local candidates ahead of the 2024 elections.
The 2024 Georgia General Assembly session ended on Thursday, March 28, known as Sine Die. A number of notable bills passed on the final day of legislation. Bills passed by the deadline now await Gov. Kemp's signature.
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The Georgia Senate passed legislature that would sever ties between the state and the American Library Association, an organization that provides grants to public libraries and accredits library master's programs. Republican senators say the "Marxist, socialist" group does not reflect the values of Georgia.
Students from low-income public schools in Georgia may soon be eligible to receive $6,500 vouchers to attend private school. However, opponents of the program raise concerns over the impact it will have on already failing public schools.
A GOP-sponsored bill could require Georgia counties to replace every Dominion voting machine before the presidential election in November. Elections directors and experts agree there is no time to implement this change.
The Georgia gasoline tax suspension has expired and Georgians will now be facing 31.2 cents more per gallon at the gas pump.
Cobb County educators are on edge after an elementary school teacher in the district was fired under the "Protect Students First Act."
Nearly four dozen mayors from around the state of Georgia are urging Gov. Kemp and lawmakers to enact stricter gun laws to help curb gun violence in local communities.
