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Fulton County homeowners, already dealing with the stresses of high inflation, might soon be hit with an additional financial challenge: a proposed property tax increase of nearly 13%.

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Jan Jones Chides Fulton County Leaders for Trying to Hike Property Taxes

by Thom ChandlerAugust 16, 2023October 10, 2023

Rick Dunn ATLANTA – Stage agencies will get to ask for more money next year for the first time since fiscal 2020. Rick Dunn, director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), informed state agency heads in a memo Wednesday that they will be allowed to request spending “enhancements” of up to 3%

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State agencies in Georgia would like to spend more money

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 3, 2023August 3, 2023

ATLANTA – Gov, Brian Kemp is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a 1984 ruling that requires federal courts to defer to government agencies’ interpretations of the statutes they enforce. The justices agreed Monday to hear a case involving the power of the U.S. Commerce Department to require herring fishing operators to pay

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Representing You: Brian Kemp files brief in U.S. Supreme Court case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 25, 2023July 25, 2023

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ATLANTA – U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. R-Rome, is proving to be the most prolific campaign fundraiser by far among Georgia’s congressional delegation. The conservative firebrand raised $1.7 million toward her bid for a third term in the House during the first half of this year, according to a report

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Marjorie Taylor Greene has raised a whopping $1.7 million for her campaign

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 22, 2023July 22, 2023

The Gist: DeKalb County Board of Commissioners in Georgia passed a Non-Discrimination Ordinance, providing increased protection for vulnerable residents in unincorporated areas. The ordinance is a strong show of support for the LGBTQIA+ community and aims to make the county an inclusive place for all.

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DeKalb County passes a Non-Discrimination Ordinance

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2023July 11, 2023

Soldiers of the armed forces marching

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Warnock bill aims to restore full military housing benefits

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

Last week, Georgia's representatives in Congress faced a tough decision on the debt ceiling deal. This critical vote has the potential to impact the nation's economy and the way the government functions.

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How Georgia’s Representatives voted on the debt ceiling

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2023September 24, 2023

ATLANTA – The state Public Service Commission (PSC) Tuesday unanimously approved a fuel costs recovery plan submitted by Georgia Power that will increase the average residential customer’s bill by $15.90 per month. The rate hike, which takes effect next month, was the product of an agreement between the Atlanta-based utility and the PSC’s Public Interest

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Georgia energy officials went along with Georgia Power’s $15.90 rate hike

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Despite agreement among lawmakers and advocates that Georgia needs more quality affordable housing, the General Assembly this year took few steps to address the shortfall.

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Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Tackle Affordable Housing

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 7, 2023

The Roswell City Council voted 5-1 Monday to approve changes to the city's open records policy, requiring individuals and entities to provide verifiable names and addresses to receive public records.

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Is Roswell’s new open records policy the end of anonymous public records requests?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023

Man in white tank top and blue denim pants with leaf blower outdoors during daytime

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Representing You: Georgia Lawmakers Champion Gas Leaf Blower Bill

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 28, 2023October 10, 2023

The state House of Representatives passed legislation Monday defining antisemitism and incorporating it into Georgia’s 2020 hate crimes law.

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Georgia lawmakers are adding antisemitism to the state’s hate crimes law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 7, 2023March 7, 2023

A yearslong effort by a small but vocal group pushing for a wealthy Atlanta neighborhood to secede from the city's control was roundly rebuked Thursday, as a bipartisan coalition in the Georgia Senate rejected legislation for the City of Buckhead City.

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Buckhead Cityhood bill that would ‘jerk the heart out of Atlanta’ fails

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayMarch 3, 2023March 3, 2023

The state Senate soundly rejected legislation Thursday to legalize sports betting in Georgia.

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All Bets Are Off: Georgia lawmakers reject sports betting

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Legislation elevating the crime of rioting from a misdemeanor to a felony cleared the Republican-controlled Georgia House of Representatives Wednesday.

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Georgia lawmakers just voted to make rioting a felony. Here’s what you need to know

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 1, 2023March 1, 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