Republicans in the General Assembly were forced to settle for a much narrower election reform bill during the last hour of this year’s legislative session.
Posted inSponsored
Comcast hiring for 300 virtual positions
Comcast is accepting applications for 300 virtual Inbound Sales (IBS) Representatives across the southeast region. Among the available positions, the company has openings for 50 bilingual representatives who must be fluent in English and Spanish.
Posted inWeather
Rain and thunderstorms expected today and Wednesday
According to the National Weather Service, the rain will be with us all day today and will return for an encore performance on Wednesday afternoon.
Posted inFire
Early morning fire in Athens damages several apartments
Athens-Clarke County Fire & Emergency Services received an alarm for a structure fire at 109 Westchester Circle just after 7:15 a.m. Monday. A substantial column of smoke could be seen by fire units responding to the blaze.
Posted inRepresenting You
Representing You: Georgia Republicans Slip Transgender Sports Ban Into Bill in Final Moments
Republicans used a last-minute legislative maneuver to slip language that could lead to banning transgender athletes from playing on girls’ sports teams in public schools into a bill targeting so-called divisive concepts in classrooms.
Posted inEducation
Georgia lawmakers to colleges: Don’t limit free speech
The Georgia Senate gave final passage Monday to legislation aimed at eliminating “free speech zones” on the campuses of public colleges and universities by granting free-speech rights at all locations.
Posted inYour Government
Today is the last day for Georgia lawmakers to pass bills. Here’s what to expect
Monday is the final day for a bill to land on the governor’s desk for the year, and there are several pivotal questions left to be answered.
Posted inCrime
5th Suspect Arrested in Killing of Georgia 8-year-old
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston County District Attorney’s Office have arrested the fifth suspect in the killing of 8-year-old Jerrmarion Pachino Cherry.
Posted inYour Family
Gas prices are down to $3.87 per gallon in Georgia
Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline.
Posted inIn The News
4-year-old drowns in pool at Roswell apartment complex
The Roswell Police Department is investigating the tragic drowning death of a 4-year-old child late Saturday night.
Posted inCrime
Man fatally shot in parking lot of College Park shopping center
One man is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of a College Park shopping center.
Posted inCrime
Suspects arrested in killing of Georgia 8-year-old
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston County District Attorney’s Office arrested four suspects in the killing of 8 year old Jerrmarion Pachino Cherry.
Posted inYour Family
Georgia residents may get a tax cut, but not until 2024
The Georgia Senate overwhelmingly passed income tax cut legislation Friday with significant differences from a bill the state House adopted last month.
Posted inAround Georgia
Around Georgia: Gwinnett police car rear-ended
Around Georgia This Week: A Gwinnett County Police car was rear-ended and Marietta Police nab 12 for speeding in a school zone, and MUST Ministries opens a new shelter.
Posted inYour Government
Georgia lawmakers pass Parents Bill of Rights
One controversial education bill introduced into the General Assembly on behalf of Gov. Brian Kemp gained final passage in the General Assembly Friday while another cleared the Georgia Senate.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Overturned tractor trailer halts traffic on I-85 South in Gwinnett
An overturned tractor trailer on I-85 South near the I-985 split has shut down traffic on I-85 Southbound in the area.
Posted inYour Government
Freedom to Farm Act passes Georgia Senate
Legislation supporters said would protect Georgia farmers from nuisance lawsuits cleared the Republican-controlled state Senate Friday.
Posted inEvents
Atlanta Jazz Festival Marks 45th Year
The 45th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is set to take place in Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend.
