by Dave Williams | Feb 18, 2025 | News, News 2
Georgia cities, counties and school districts are scrambling to meet a March 1 deadline for deciding whether to opt out of offering a property tax break the state’s voters approved last fall in a constitutional amendment. But legislation pending in the Georgia...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 17, 2025 | News, News 2
Legislation introduced by some of Georgia’s top lawmakers could change the way the state school superintendent is chosen. While this is currently an elected position statewide, House Resolution 174, could change to an appointed position by members of the State...
by Baker Owens | Feb 17, 2025 | News, News 2
The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index is out and the news remains good – at least from the feelings of small business owners. The Index measurement fell by 2.3 points in January but remained above...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 14, 2025 | News, News 2
Georgia senators passed legislation Thursday that would waive sovereign immunity for local governments that adopt and implement “sanctuary” policies. The bill, which now goes to the House, “gives teeth” to Georgia law, according to bill sponsor Sen. Blake...
by Ty Tagami | Feb 14, 2025 | News, News 2
Legislation that would make it illegal for doctors and hospitals to administer puberty blockers to children is advancing through Georgia’s Republican-controlled Senate. The General Assembly previously prohibited irreversible procedures, including sex...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 13, 2025 | News, News 2
Senate President Pro Tem John Kennedy, R–Macon, has introduced legislation to address chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools, explaining that chronic absenteeism is a growing issue across the state that places students at an extreme disadvantage. Kennedy...
