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Can Lucy McBath’s New Bill Curb Gun Violence While Protecting Second Amendment Rights?

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024

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The Georgia Public Service Commission is Allowing a Railroad to Condemn Land. The Landowners Are Fighting it

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a resolution Friday to remove U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position, using the same parliamentary measure that led to Johnson ascending to the speakership last year.

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Georgia’s Own Marjorie Taylor Greene Files Resolution to Oust Speaker of The House

by Jacob Fischler | Georgia RecorderMarch 22, 2024March 22, 2024

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Congress Votes on The Future of TikTok: How Did Georgia’s Representatives Vote?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024

📜 The Gist: State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver is proposing renaming Atlanta's Memorial Drive to "Veterans Memorial Drive" to honor all U.S. veterans, not just Confederate soldiers.

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Should Memorial Drive Be Renamed to Veterans Memorial Drive?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

“We should be spending our time encouraging more libraries and access to books,” Parent said.

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Georgia Republicans Strike Next Blow in Their War on Books

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

The killing of 22-year-old Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus last week shocked and horrified people far beyond Athens. On Monday, the immigration status of the suspect in her killing reignited a debate over immigration policy in the Georgia Legislature and appears to have increased the odds of immigration-related legislation becoming state law.

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Georgia Lawmakers Push Immigration Bills in Response to Laken Riley’s Death

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderFebruary 27, 2024

A Man Casting His Ballot in a Ballot Box

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Your Rights: Are Georgia Republicans Trying to Make it Harder to Register to Vote?

by Jeff Amy | GPB NewsFebruary 24, 2024

The Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a divisive bill on Thursday that its backers contend will give people more protection from government intrusion while practicing their faith.

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It’s Back: Georgia Republicans Resurrect ‘Religious Liberty’ Bill

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

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Death of 8-Year-Old Girl Inspires ‘Addy’s Law’ in Georgia to Keep Kids Safe Getting Off The Bus

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 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 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

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: 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