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Two children sit at lemonade stand smiling
The 'Georgia Lemonade Act' would exempt children under the age of 18 from acquiring a license or permit to sell lemonade or other products.
multiple camping tents in a field of green grass with trees and blue sky in background
Legislation that would have authorized government-sanctioned camps for homeless people across Georgia was stripped of that language Thursday before it passed the state Senate on a 49-7 vote.
White woman in in straw hat wearing a bandage across her nose sits on a floral chair in front of white background.
An Athens homeless camp offers residents an opportunity to find permanent housing as state law makers propose government-sanctioned camps statewide.
Former President Jimmy Carter in suit inside church talking to microphone
Remembrances and well-wishes for former President Jimmy Carter quickly began to roll in after it was announced Carter had entered hospice care.
Two men sleeping on the ground outside of a newsstand on the street
Georgia bill enforcing bans on public camping by homeless people moves forward in state senate.
Aerial view of paved out pathway surrounded by green trees and housing to the left of the path
The restored area of the Atlanta BeltLine has driven housing prices up, making Atlanta one of the top housing markets to watch in 2023.
Four people sitting behind podium desk behind computers talking in a courtroom with an American flag in the background.
The AJC surveyed Georgians on their priorities as legislators discuss new laws on sports betting and run-off elections at the state Capitol this year.
Gov. Kemp speaking at a podium
Dominant themes in Georgia budget week hearings included pay boosts, refunds and more investment in Georgia schools.
Logo on blue background that spells out FEMA
Disaster assistance has been made available to multiple Georgia counties by The Federal Emegency Management Agency for areas impacted by the tornado outbreak on Thursday.
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