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Georgia Residents Await Tax Relief from New Legislation

News Summary Georgia residents are eagerly anticipating financial relief as the state legislature has passed two bills aimed at increasing…

17 hours ago

Peachtree City Residents Embrace New Tort Reform Legislation

News Summary Recent tort reform legislation in Georgia, backed by Governor Brian Kemp, aims to support small businesses by addressing…

2 days ago

Georgia’s Senate Bill 36: A New Chapter for Religious Freedom

News Summary On April 4, 2025, Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) into law, stirring…

2 days ago

Lucy McBath Pauses Gubernatorial Campaign for Family Health

News Summary U.S. Representative Lucy McBath has decided to suspend her campaign for the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election to prioritize…

2 days ago

Atlanta’s Senate Bill 244 on Legal Costs Draws Attention

News Summary The Georgia Senate's recent approval of Senate Bill 244 aims to allow criminal defendants to recover legal costs…

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Georgia Lawmakers Approve $37.8 Billion Budget for 2026

News Summary Georgia lawmakers have approved a monumental budget of $37.8 billion for the state, effective July 1, 2025. This…

3 days ago

Georgia Senate Passes Bill to Ban DEI Programs in Schools

News Summary The Georgia State Senate has voted 33-21 in favor of House Bill 127, which bans diversity, equity, and…

3 days ago

Georgia Residents on Edge Over New Tariffs and Economic Fallout

News Summary Recent tariffs imposed during Trump's administration are causing anxiety among Georgia residents as they brace for potential economic…

5 days ago

Georgia Legislature Advances Bill Limiting Inmate Healthcare

News Summary Georgia's General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to ban gender-affirming care for inmates through Senate Bill 185. The bill,…

6 days ago

Atlanta Faces Public Health Challenges After Funding Cuts

News Summary Atlanta is struggling with significant public health challenges following the Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of pandemic health grants.…

6 days ago