by Cindy Morley | Feb 4, 2026 | News, News 2
As part of its 2026 legislative priorities, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is calling on the General Assembly to support statewide expansion of apprenticeship programs that are building the state’s teacher pipeline. Over the past year, the state...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 2, 2026 | News, News 2
Tax reform is one of the hottest issues at the State Capitol as the 2026 legislative session gets into full swing. Late last week, a priority tax bill for the Georgia Senate began making its way through the process when the Senate Committee on Finance passed SB...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 30, 2026 | News, News 2
In the wake of all the news reports regarding violent protests across the country, a Georgia lawmaker wants to address concerns while protecting law enforcement and protestors. Rep. Ginny Ehrhart, R-Powder Springs, this week introduced legislation that makes it...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 29, 2026 | News, News 2
Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, has committed to tax relief during this session of the Georgia General Assembly. Wednesday, on the 8th day of the 2026 Legislative session, Burns introduced “historic property tax relief.” According to Burns, the...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 28, 2026 | News, News 2
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, recently introduced H.R. 7195, the Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act that he says will help Georgia’s rural communities and timber farmers. This legislation establishes a targeted federal...