by Cindy Morley | Jan 16, 2025 | News, News 2
While lawmakers are back at work for the 2025 session of the General Assembly, a lot of the talk around the Capitol and across the state has been about a bill that passed last year, won approval as a ballot question this past November, was signed by Gov. Brian...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 15, 2025 | News, News 2
Speaking to thousands of business executives and local and state officials at the annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast sponsored by the Georgia Chamber, Gov. Brian Kemp made one thing clear Tuesday morning – tort reform will be his “top legislative priority” in...
by Baker Owens | Jan 15, 2025 | News, News 2
In what could be the last bit of direct Georgia impact from the President Joe Biden administration, the Coastal Georgia Flooding Prevention Act has been signed into law as part of the Water Resources Development Act. The Coastal Georgia piece, pushed by Georgia...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 14, 2025 | News, News 2
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones opened the 2025 Legislative Session by announcing a priority for the Senate — No Boys in Girls Sports. Sen. Greg Dolezal, R – Cumming, filed Senate Bill 1 — the ‘Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act’ — which...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 13, 2025 | News, News 2
At least one state lawmaker wants to reform Georgia’s Judicial pay structure. Rep. Rob Leverett, R-Elberton, chairman of the House Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, says he plans to file two bills in the upcoming legislative session that would be...
by Baker Owens | Jan 10, 2025 | News, News 2
Georgia’s dominance in all things Site Selection continues. The state has been named by Site Selection Magazine as the number one state for ‘Best Business Climate.’ This ranking is separate from Site Selection’s state rankings, of which Georgia also...