by Mark Niesse | Mar 18, 2026 | James Magazine
Georgia representatives are moving forward with a bill, inspired by conservative activist Charlie Kirk, that would protect political activities by students in public schools. If it passes, Georgia would become the first state to pass a law safeguarding...
by Mark Niesse | Mar 12, 2026 | James Magazine
Georgia has some of the loosest gun laws in the nation, but a bill to remove the state’s restriction on silencers tested lawmakers’ limits. The gun silencer bill fell four votes short in the House on Friday, a rare defeat for pro-gun proposals in Georgia. Other...
by Mark Niesse | Feb 24, 2026 | News, News 2
State Rep. Lynn Smith, one of the longest-serving representatives in the Georgia House, plans to retire after 30 years focused on environmental issues. Smith, R-Newnan, is the chair of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee, which is responsible...
by Mark Niesse | Feb 19, 2026 | James Magazine
Move over, peaches, peanuts, and pecans. Lemon pepper wings could soon join the ranks of official Georgia foods, according to a bipartisan bill considered by lawmakers Wednesday. Lemon pepper wings are a “cultural and culinary phenomenon,” said state Rep. Eric...
by Mark Niesse | Feb 13, 2026 | James Magazine
Get out of the way, slow drivers. The minimum speed limit on Georgia highways might increase to 50 mph. Georgia lawmakers are considering raising the speedy minimum speed limit from 40 mph as a safety measure to reduce crashes caused by disparities in speed....