Democrats in the Georgia House are trying to keep immigrants from being detained in hospitals, college campuses, churches and schools, although their proposal is being held up by a Republican dominated committee.
“If, for example, you have a child who...
Religious groups - The First American Bible Project and Citizens Impact - met at the Georgia Capitol on Tuesday Feb. 25 to distribute Bibles to General Assembly members and to influence legislation that may affect their religious freedoms.
Juliane Balog...
The Georgia Senate Committee for Agriculture and Consumer Affairs unanimously voted to pass SB 144 on Tuesday Feb, 18. The bill would not hold pesticide and fertilizer manufacturers responsible for neglecting to warn consumers about health risks above what...
One of the bills under consideration in the Georgia House of Representatives would change how drivers react to funeral processions. HB 77 seeks to clarify driving rules on two lane roads when a line of cars head to the...
On Tuesday, Feb. 18th, 2025, about 100 Augusta University Student Registered Nursing Anesthetists (SRNA) visited the Georgia Capitol to push for changes in health policy to allow them to operate without physician oversight in certain settings like rural hospitals...
Every morning before the Georgia General Assembly convenes during the winter months, Phil Lunney commutes from Roswell to the Georgia State Capitol. He eats his breakfast at the capitol’s cafeteria at 8 a.m. and then stands outside greeting visitors,...
After a busy offseason and some major spending, Atlanta United is locked and loaded for the 2025 Major League Soccer season, which it will kick off by hosting CF Montréal on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The club has...
The Interfaith Children’s Movement brought its message of creating a brighter future for children to the state capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 11. ICM offers resources for the proper care of a child’s well-being by providing emotional and spiritual support,...
Seniors with the Georgia Council of Aging met at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb 11. They spoke with senators and their local representatives to influence current and future legislation regarding senior care, housing and affordable healthcare.
A few hundred...
On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Georgia House of Representatives passed the amended current 2025 state budget 166-3. It included increased funds for Hurricane Helene recovery and the state prison system. The budget reflects Gov. Brian Kemp's overall funding requests.
The...
