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Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick returned to his home district Thursday night, greeted by a packed and hostile crowd at Roswell City Hall.

Representing You

Tensions Boil Over at Rich McCormick’s Town Hall as Voters Demand Answers

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Why It Matters: Opting out could lead to higher property taxes, impacting household budgets, especially for seniors and those on fixed incomes. The additional revenue would address the district's growth needs, including new schools and hiring over 300 teachers by 2048.

Will Bryan County Schools Vote for Higher Property Taxes Today?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 18, 2025

The Trump Administration has rejected Brian Kemp's plea to extend full federal funding for Hurricane Helene cleanup, a move that stalls critical support for local governments still recovering from last year's devastation.

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Trump Denies Kemp’s Request for Hurricane Relief Funding

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 15, 2025February 15, 2025

The Georgia Senate’s Republican majority passed legislation Wednesday seeking a waiver on sales taxes for firearms over an 11-day period in October.

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Should Georgia Residents Get a Firearms Sales Tax Holiday?

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

DeKalb County homeowners may see higher tax bills as county officials plan to opt out of a statewide property tax cap.

DeKalb County Wants Out of State Property Tax Cap

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

A new bill making its way through the Georgia legislature could soon require all public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in multiple locations on campus.

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Should Georgia Schools Be Required to Display The Ten Commandments?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Lawrenceville leaders are considering a major expansion that could reshape the city’s future. A special City Council meeting on February 12 will focus on a resolution to extend Lawrenceville’s boundaries, adding more than 5,700 parcels of land and an estimated 19,000 new residents.

Lawrenceville Could Add 19,000 Residents: Here’s How

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

The former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently urged Gov. Brian Kemp to block a proposed mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge on her way out the door.

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Protecting Okefenokee: Will Brian Kemp Listen to Conservationists or Business?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

A new bill in the Georgia House is aiming to shut down school zone speed cameras, and it’s already gaining major support.

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Should Georgia Ban School Zone Speed Cameras?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

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Georgia Court Says Railroad Company Can Seize Land

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025