Kemp: Georgia will participate in Great American State Fair
Georgia will be in the spotlight at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C as part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th Birthday. According to Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia’s participation will include exhibits highlighting key industries in the state, as well as special items from well-known Georgia-based companies like Waffle House and Chick-fil-A.
Special session ends with elections bill but no redistricting, property tax relief
The special session of the Georgia General Assembly called by Gov. Brian Kemp ended Tuesday afternoon after lawmakers passed an elections bill but failed to pass any bills addressing property tax relief or redistricting. An amended Senate Bill 3 EX made it through both chambers, extending the use of QR codes on ballots until 2028 and mandating hand recounts for the top two statewide races within 0.5 percent.
Sine Die roundup 2026
As is often typical of Sine Die, the final day of each year’s legislative session, things got off to a slow start. With major legislation still hanging up in the air, from elections law to data centers to the budget itself, lawmakers didn’t seem to feel too much of a sense of urgency even as debates drew on in the late afternoon. But as is also typical, a slow start tends to lead to a furious finish.
Plenty on the table for Sine Die
The last day of the legislative session is upon us and there is plenty left to do. Or not to do. It’s Gov. Brian Kemp’s last Sine Die and he has remained mostly mum about his anticipated signing or veto of a number of bills.
Lawmakers pass flurry of bills on Day 39
Day 39 was a busy one at the State Capitol Tuesday, as lawmakers worked well into the night to get as may bills across the line before today’s Sine Die (final day of the 40-day session). While much of the news from the Gold Dome centered on the passage of the much anticipated and much talked about Literacy bill Tuesday, it wasn’t the only bill getting the attention of lawmakers.
Burns celebrates passage of early childhood literacy bill
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns’, R-Newington, biggest legislative priority heading into this year’s session was House Bill 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026. And on Tuesday, the penultimate day of the legislative session, it received final passage.
Marietta youth group YELLS about the leaders of tomorrow
Marietta-based nonprofit Youth Empowerment through Learning, Leading, and Serving, Inc. (YELLS) is proving that young Georgians are fully capable of affecting change in their communities.
The Most Influential Readership in Georgia
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Candidates for Georgia governor present to manufacturers’ forum
With weeks to go before Georgia’s primary election, nearly all the leading candidates for governor attended a forum Tuesday in hopes of distinguishing themselves from their competitors.
Georgia Gang: Democratic debate and voting battle
The status of the Democrat and Republican gubernatorial primaries is the opening hot topic for the April 19th show. Panelists then agree that the status of Georgia’s voting system & QR code elimination is up in the air and speculate on what happens next.
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Opinion: My fellow Republicans: To live conservative values, expand Medicaid
As a lifelong Republican, it is difficult for me to see so many of my fellow conservatives in Georgia casting aside what I believe to be core values of our party — fiscal responsibility, smart policy, and economic growth — when it comes to conversations about Medicaid.
Opinion: Mableton positioned for innovation and economic leadership
The last two years have been a transformational period for the city of Mableton. As the city prepares to exit county governance and stand on its own, it’s time to turn our attention to the future and plot a course for Mableton’s long-term success.
Opinion: New Senate school safety bill won’t keep schools safe, but will hurt students
Six months ago, a tragic school shooting in Winder shook our sense of safety. I have three children in Atlanta Public Schools, and like other parents, I want strong protections that keep my kids safe.
