Voters will decide in November's election if they want to legalize gambling in Georgia.
The bill which is backed by conservative groups will move to the House for further review.
The Georgia General Assembly chambers both convened briefly to mark the 2022 legislative session’s first day. Many lawmakers expressed support for the University of Georgia football team in the national championship.
The Atlanta Braves return home to celebrate their first World Series win in 26 years.
Georgia legislators congratulated the Atlanta Braves win at the World Series during a redistricting special session.
In response to Georgia's new voting law, Major League Baseball announced Friday it would be moving this summer’s All-Star Game from Atlanta’s Truist Park.