Georgia bill tracker: See the state’s new laws

Georgia’s legislative session is over and Gov. Brian Kemp has made his decisions.

Here are the major bills from the 2025 Legislative session that became laws.

The General Assembly operates in two-year cycles. Bills that did not pass this session can still be considered in next year’s session. For a bill to become law, it must pass both the House and Senate and avoid a veto from the governor.

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Overnight storms leave thousands without power across Georgia, more rain coming

Georgia Power reported about 13,800 customers in the dark. Georgia EMC showed its members had more than 3,000 outages. Both agencies have already restored power to thousands.

Parents, veterans and others benefit from new Georgia tax breaks

Here’s what you need to know about some the state’s new tax laws.

What Georgia’s Public Service Commission primary says about the general election

The Democratic challengers to the two Republicans up for reelection are calling for a change on the all-Republican utility regulatory board.

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.