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Last year's bill was introduced following a lawsuit a property owner along the Upper Flint River filed seeking to ban public fishing along his stretch of the river.

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Fishing Rights Bill Passes in Georgia House

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

👶 The Gist: Georgia state employees and teachers will now receive six weeks of paid parental leave, doubling the previous three-week policy, thanks to House Bill 1010's passage.

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Georgia Will Give State Employees Expanded Paid Parental Leave. Will Georgia Companies Follow Suit?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

SAVANNAH -- The City of Savannah is inviting residents, especially those living near the Hull Park area to a public meeting where updates on flood reduction investments in the Casey South Drainage Basin will be discussed.

Savannah Plans Public Meeting to Discuss Flooding in Casey South Drainage Basin

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

🏡 The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 333, allowing a referendum on creating the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County, emphasizing local control without new property taxes.

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Governor Kemp Signs Bill for Mulberry Cityhood Vote

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

A proposed constitutional amendment allowing Georgians to vote on whether to legalize sports betting in the Peach State has cleared a state Senate committee.

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Could Sports Betting Be a Constitutional Amendment in Georgia This Year?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 14, 2024

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that he will send additional Georgia National Guard troops to help the state of Texas defend its border with Mexico against illegal immigration.

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Brian Kemp Is Sending Georgia National Guard Troops to The Texas Border

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 13, 2024February 13, 2024

📜 The Gist: Georgia legislators have introduced the "Restore Confidence in Elections Act," aiming to make hand marked paper ballots the primary voting method.

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Georgia Lawmakers Want Hand Marked Ballots

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 13, 2024February 13, 2024

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has released draft permits for a controversial proposed titanium mine near the Okefenokee Swamp.

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Georgia Issues Draft Permits for Controversial Okefenokee Mine, Sparking Outrage

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024

The chairman of a state Senate committee formed to investigate allegations swirling around Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ election interference case against Donald Trump vowed Friday to oversee a fair but thorough probe.

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Will the Georgia Senate Committee Investigating Fani Willis Be Political?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024

Sen. Larry Walker, a Perry Republican, said the genesis for his bill came when his local library accepted an ALA grant for books featuring LGBTQ and diversity as topics, some of which was for the children’s section.

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Georgia Republicans Continue Their War on Books

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

The Republican-controlled state Senate passed legislation Thursday Democrats charged would make it harder for unions to organize in Georgia.

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Are Unions a Good or Bad Idea for Georgia?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

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Georgia Republicans Pass Controversial Bill Banning No-Cash Bail

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 6, 2024February 6, 2024

But legislative leaders aren’t content with that election reform measure. This year, they’re pushing a series of bills aimed largely at paper ballots responding to election watchdog groups clamoring for more tools to ensure accurate outcomes.

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Does Georgia Need More Election Reforms?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024

🏡 The Gist: Residents of Oconee County and Watkinsville with political ambitions have a golden opportunity to step up and make a difference in their community, starting with an essential first step in March 2024.

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Want to Run for Office on Oconee County? Here’s How

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a “personal relationship” with the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump, Willis disclosed Friday.

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Fani Willis Admits to Relationship With Special Prosecutor in Fulton Election Case Against Trump

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A bill filed in the Georgia Senate proposes amendments to existing laws, potentially impacting the prosecution of offenses similar to those facing Donald Trump in Fulton County, raising concerns about the motive behind the legislation.

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Could a New Bill in Georgia Be a Get-Out-Of-Jail Free Card for Trump?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024

The Republican-controlled Georgia House of Representatives approved legislation Monday that would let a newly created oversight board for prosecutors set its own rules.

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Georgia Lawmakers Try Again With Prosecutor Oversight Bill That Could Override Voters

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 29, 2024January 29, 2024

The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate voted Friday to investigate allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in an improper relationship with the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump.

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Georgia State Senate to Probe Fani Willis in Trump Election Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024