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The Gist: Gwinnett County Commissioners voiced their support to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code, which would give code enforcement officers the ability to work with tenants at residential rental properties.

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Gwinnett County code enforcement officers may be getting more power. Here’s what it means for renters and landlords

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2023

girl on phone

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Georgia lawmakers want to hang up on telemarketers

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 15, 2023February 15, 2023

dollar banknotes in baseball glove near ball on green grass, sports betting concept

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Sports betting bill filed in Georgia legislature. Here’s what we know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2023

(The Center Square) — A group of Georgia lawmakers has introduced legislation to incorporate a portion of Atlanta as Buckhead City.

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Buckhead Cityhood is back on the table. Here’s what we know

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareFebruary 11, 2023February 11, 2023

It was the shout heard 'round the world.

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Georgians react to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s State of The Union outburst

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023

Polling Place Vote Here Sign On White Board Near House

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If you live in Mableton and vote at the C. Freeman Poole Senior Center, your precinct has changed.

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023

Scott Turner, executive director of Eternal Vigilance Action, a Georgia group that supports instant runoffs, said the municipal opt-in would provide Georgians an opportunity to see how instant runoffs would work when there are multiple candidates in a race.

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Should Georgia switch to instant runoffs?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 2, 2023February 2, 2023

A banker from Blue Ridge defeated the widow of former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston Tuesday in a runoff election for Ralston’s Northwest Georgia House seat.

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Former House Speaker David Ralston’s Widow Loses in Runoff for His Seat

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 31, 2023October 10, 2023

VALDOSTA -- Citizens who want an inside look at their city government are urged to sign up for the 14th annual Government 101 Citizens Orientation, which takes place from April 10 through May 15. The Valdosta Mayor and City Council initiative includes the participation of up to five high school seniors with a parent or legal guardian also enrolled in the program. The City of Valdosta is accepting applications through March 24.

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Take a behind the scenes look at how Valdosta city government works

by City ReportsJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is asking the United States Forest Service to support two fiscal 2024 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) projects in Georgia.

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Jon Ossoff goes to bat for two proposed land preservation projects in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023

Georgia state Representative Carl Gilliard, a Democrat from Savannah and chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, issued a statement today urging peaceful protests in response to the release of the video footage of Tyre Nichols' fatal arrest by the Memphis Police Department.

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Georgia lawmakers urge peaceful protests after the release of the Tyre Nichols arrest video

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Atlanta, Ga USA 06 07 20: Downtown Atlanta Georgia Atlanta Police car close up side door

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Brian Kemp declares state of emergency and deploys the National Guard over Atlanta protests

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2023January 26, 2023

With a bruising but successful re-election campaign behind him, Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Wednesday to build on the successes of his first term in education, public safety, economic development, and health care.

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Here are Brian Kemp’s plans for his second term

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 25, 2023January 25, 2023

New Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is taking a wait-and-see approach toward some key issues the General Assembly is being asked to consider during his first legislative session in the chamber’s top post.

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New Georgia House Speaker Takes Wait-and-see Approach During First Year

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 19, 2023October 10, 2023

MILTON -- People who live, work, and otherwise have an interest in the future of Crabapple, Milton, and its downtown are invited Thursday to a public workshop focused on what’s being called the District at Mayfield.

The City of Milton wants your input on plans for the Mayfield area

by City ReportsJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023

One source of funding the labor department has relied upon has gone away, Thompson said. An administrative fee the agency charges businesses, which collected $10.6 million during the last fiscal year, was allowed to expire last year. Thompson said he will ask the General Assembly to reinstate the fee.

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New Georgia Labor Chief Vows to Fix Labor Department’s ‘image Problem’

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 18, 2023October 10, 2023

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Is Georgia still a red state?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023

In response to the staggering number of applications for new storage facilities within Cherokee County, county leaders adopted some new rules for any new facilities built in the county.

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Here are the regulations Cherokee County is putting on new storage facilities

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2023January 13, 2023