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Former US Sen. Saxby Chambliss recovering from stroke

ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss is recovering from a minor stroke, his spokeswoman said Thursday. Read more

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Re-designation of Jimmy Carter National Historic Site clears Congress

ATLANTA - Legislation aimed at drawing more visitors to former President Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains is on ... Read more

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Alcohol home deliveries bill clears Georgia Senate

ATLANTA — Homebody drinkers, rejoice. The Georgia Senate passed legislation Tuesday allowing restaurants, grocery stores and other businesses ... Read more

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General Assembly clears path for sandwiches-for-kids donations program

ATLANTA - Legislation allowing nonprofits in Georgia to provide sandwiches to needy children when school is not in ... Read more

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ZACHARY: State government just a little more transparent

Here is some welcome news for open government advocates and for the people of Georgia.  Read more

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Georgia business groups endorse hate-crimes bill

ATLANTA — Two business organizations with major political clout under the Gold Dome are asking the General Assembly ... Read more

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US House, District 8: Austin Scott plans to focus on ag, military

MOULTRIE, Ga. -- U.S. Rep. Austin Scott is running as the incumbent for re-election to Georgia’s District 8 ... Read more

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In Trump’s shadow, Congress-at-home eyes reboot during virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — They long for what's being lost: the ability to publicly question officials at committee hearings, ... Read more

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Georgia PSC sets rules on how EMCs will offer rural broadband

ATLANTA — State energy regulators are rolling out the rules that will govern the deployment of broadband service ... Read more

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Rant & Rave for 4-15-20

Constitution facts The US Constitution factually reads, “Article I, Section 7 All bills for raising revenue shall originate ... Read more