Republicans in both chambers of the General Assembly have now passed their preferred maps, sending them to the other chamber for approval.
“Someone in uniform has sacrificed something for all of us,” Gov. Brian Kemp said of veterans.
Republicans are moving to ram through bills changing the composition of the county commission and school board in Georgia's second-largest county after Democrats took control of both bodies.
Former state Sen. Ross Tolleson was fondly remembered by his colleagues at the Capitol
Samuel Sinclair
Senators honor late state Sen. Ross Tolleson.
Georgia Senate Republicans passed map to continue their majority in the chamber, in spite of Democratic cries that the plan denies opportunities for minority voters.
Lawmakers say legislation is unlikely in combating violence against health care workers
Sarah Swetlik
Legislators favored proactive training programs throughout the state instead of harsher penalties for acts of violence against health care workers.
The executive director of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission expressed concerns to lawmakers over the lack of regulations for delta-8 THC as access to minors remains unrestricted.
This week the Senate redistricting committee adopted its proposed map for the new Senate districts, setting it up for a possible vote next week in the full Senate.
The Atlanta Braves return home to celebrate their first World Series win in 26 years.
Leaders of law enforcement agencies and lawmakers discuss staffing shortages, backlogs.