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Wednesday marked a somber anniversary for Georgians, especially those with Asian American ancestry.

Georgia residents pay tribute to victims of spa shootings

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 16, 2022September 24, 2023

Based on the state's current median income of $58,000 a year, lawmakers would be paid about $35,000 annually. Legislators currently are paid just more than $17,000 a year.

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You Decide: Should Georgia state lawmakers get a pay raise?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 16, 2022March 16, 2022

Georgia lawmakers may be about to start over the state's long-delayed medical marijuana program.

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Is Georgia about to restart its medical marijuana program?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 14, 2022March 14, 2022

The Georgia Secretary of State's office has received a clean audit on its spending of grant funds received through the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA).

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State elections audit finds no fraud, but some spending issues

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 14, 2022March 14, 2022

Georgia lawmakers weighed in last week on the Russian invasion of Ukraine with condemnation and a determination not to do business with the government that brought on the war.

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Representing You: Georgia lawmakers unite to denounce Russia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 13, 2022March 13, 2022

Georgia Republicans and Democrats put positive spins on their 2022 election prospects Friday as the weeklong candidate qualifying period concluded at the state Capitol.

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Here are the candidates running for statewide office in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 12, 2022September 24, 2023

From U.S. Senate to state legislator, hundreds of political hopefuls have trekked to the Capitol to put their name on the ballot during qualifying week, setting the stage for messy intraparty battles in May before an equally contentious November election.

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Georgia political races take shape as candidates make it official

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayMarch 11, 2022March 11, 2022

The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate continued to take aim at Critical Race Theory, passing a bill prohibiting the teaching of a series of "divisive concepts" on race

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Georgia senate passes controversial critical race theory bill

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 11, 2022March 11, 2022

Polling Place Vote Here Sign On White Board Near House

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Want to be a poll worker in Roswell? Here’s how

by City ReportsMarch 10, 2022March 10, 2022

Each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting open to all members of the community. The sessions provide an opportunity for direct contact with community members and give board members a chance to listen to local issues and concerns.

In The Know: How to talk directly to Fulton County School Board members

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2022March 28, 2022

Georgians would be able to carry firearms without a permit under controversial legislation the Republican-controlled state Senate passed.

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Georgia Senate passes controversial gun bill

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 28, 2022February 28, 2022

As part of the project to widen McGinnis Ferry Road, the city of Alpharetta will exercise its powers of eminent domain on five residential properties in the city.

In The Know: Alpharetta will use eminent domain powers Monday

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2022September 24, 2023

Georgia state capitol building in Atlanta at night

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Transgender sports bill clears Georgia Senate

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Legislation that would grant in-state college tuition to refugees from Afghanistan resettled in Georgia last year drew bipartisan support in a state House committee Wednesday.

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Bipartisan bill would give refugees in-state college tuition in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Roswell's mayor and city council spent last weekend in Greenville, South Carolina on a planned retreat.

In The Know: Roswell council reviews plans, Chamblee talks redistricting

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2022February 25, 2022

State Rep. Terry England, R-Auburn, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced Thursday he will not seek reelection this fall to a 10th term. England is in his 18th year in the House, including 12 as appropriations chairman.

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Georgia representative Terry England isn’t running for reelection

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 20, 2022February 20, 2022

Election years in the General Assembly are typically marked by politically motivated legislation. But the trend is on steroids this year.

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Representing You: Election-year politics dominate Georgia legislature

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022

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Athens-Clarke County needs poll workers

by County NewsFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022