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Bill to create Ocmulgee Mounds National Park near Macon gets broad backing from Georgia delegation

If you could travel back in time to visit the Macon Plateau of more than a thousand years ... Read more

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Austin’s Law signed by governor in Valdosta

VALDOSTA — With a flourish of pens, Georgia’s governor signed a number of bills into law during a ... Read more

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Push on to veto social media age verifications

ATLANTA – A trade association of internet companies is asking Gov. Brian Kemp to veto legislation requiring social ... Read more

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Superior Court candidates answer questions at forum

MOULTRIE — Candidates seeking to replace a retiring Superior Court judge made their cases at a forum Tuesday. ... Read more

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Some perennial causes make it through General Assembly, some don’t

ATLANTA – Tax cuts, private-school vouchers, and health-care reform topped the list of accomplishments for the 2024 General ... Read more

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Puberty blockers bill fails in General Assembly

ATLANTA – Controversial legislation prohibiting the prescribing or administering of puberty blockers to minors experiencing gender dysphoria died ... Read more

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Lawmakers pass $36.1 billion state budget

ATLANTA – The General Assembly gave final passage to a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night, ... Read more

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Elections bill clears General Assembly in final hour of ’24 session

ATLANTA – The Republican-controlled General Assembly approved sweeping changes in Georgia’s election laws early Friday, one of the ... Read more

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Fishing rights bill wins final passage in General Assembly

ATLANTA – Legislation guaranteeing Georgians the right to hunt and fish in the state’s navigable rivers and streams ... Read more

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General Assembly OKs COAM reform bill

ATLANTA – Legislation aimed at reforming Georgia’s coin-operated amusement machines (COAM) industry is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp’s ... Read more