by Cindy Morley | Feb 12, 2025 | News, News 2
A Georgia legislator has introduced legislation that would limit phone access for students in elementary and middle school grades during school hours. State Rep. Scott Hilton, R-Peachtree Corners, said The Distraction-Free Schools Act, HB 340, is aimed at...
by Baker Owens | Feb 12, 2025 | News, News 2
The geography of Georgia’s coast may be surprising. As for most of the east coast of North America, the continental shelf extends about 70 or 80 miles offshore. After an initial drop away from shore, the ocean floor drops off very gradually, something like two...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 11, 2025 | News, News 2
Both the House and Senate have introduced legislation that would address the use of school zone speed detection devices. House Bill 225, by Rep. Dale Washburn, R-Macon, would ban school zone speed cameras and would repeal House Bill 978 which passed in 2018 and...
by Ty Tagami | Feb 11, 2025 | News, News 2
Some legislative Republicans are joining Democrats in seeking to send additional state funding to schools with students in poverty. Supporters of House Bill 245 argue that Georgia is one of six states that has not adjusted educational funding to account for poverty...
by Cindy Morley | Feb 10, 2025 | News, News 2
The $40.5 billion mid-year state budget passed the House late last week – sailing through by a 166-3 vote – and is now headed to the Senate. The AFY25 budget contains additional funding for school safety, as well as additional funds for victims of Hurricane...
by Baker Owens | Feb 10, 2025 | News, News 2
Lt. Governor Burt Jones this week announced another priority for this year’s legislative session, creating a child tax credit in Georgia and an expansion of childcare tax programs. With lead sponsor Sen. Brian Strickland (R-42 McDonough), the bill has some...
