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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

From tax cuts to social media restrictions, track the noteworthy bills Georgia lawmakers are discussing and see how close they are to passing.

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State aids Georgia farmers, timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed legislation designed to aid farmers and timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene.

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Democratic state senator launches bid for Georgia lieutenant governor in Savannah

Democratic Sen. Josh McLaurin is the first politician to launch his 2026 campaign for lieutenant governor. Current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is expected to run for governor.

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Survey: Georgia OB-GYNs say state abortion law risks mothers’ health

A survey of 38 OB-GYNs found that nearly half of doctors said they have personally encountered cases where care had to be delayed because of Georgia's abortion law.

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Who is Georgia’s new Democratic Party Chairman Charlie Bailey?

Charlie Bailey, an attorney who has worked in both the criminal and civil justice system, is the new chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

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Legalize marijuana, say most Georgians in an AJC poll

Support of legalization of recreation marijuana is rising in Georgia, according to an AJC poll that shows 56% in favor of the idea.

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Rollback of Biden-era water heater rule celebrated at Georgia factory

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says rolling back water heater energy efficiency requirements will save jobs at a factory in Griffin, Georgia.

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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

From tax cuts to social media restrictions, track the noteworthy bills Georgia lawmakers are discussing and see how close they are to passing.

Your guide to the 2025 session of the Legislature

Here’s our guide to how the people of Georgia can participate in the legislative process, such as meeting their legislators and speaking on the issues that matter to them.

Issues to watch during the 2025 Georgia legislative session

Here are some of the top issues that the Georgia Legislature is likely to consider when it returns Jan. 13.

Georgia House speaker talks 2025 agenda, from trans sports to Medicaid expansion

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns says the Legislature will study an Arkansas-style Medicaid expansion but isn't likely to take further steps in 2025.

New Georgia lawmakers vow to listen, learn as first session approaches

Georgia voters elected 22 new members of the General Assembly in November. Here are a few of their stories.

How to speak like a Georgia legislator

At the Georgia Legislature, they don't ask questions. It's a Parliamentary Inquiry. And the bills, the legislation, might be anywhere from a Simple Bill to a Christmas Tree.

AJC Politically Georgia Podcast

Get real, fact-based reporting and analysis on Georgia politics and the upcoming elections every Monday-Friday. Hosted by Georgia’s best political team: The AJC’s Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut.

Internet giants challenge Georgia law designed to shield children from harm

A group representing Facebook, X, YouTube and other social companies have filed a lawsuit to overturn a Georgia law that seeks to limit minors’ access to some online services.

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Kemp signs bill banning transgender girls, women from playing on female sports teams

The bill was sponsored by state Sen. Greg Dolezal, a Republican from Cumming.

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Following CHOA decision, transgender rights advocates brace for more providers to suspend care for children

Transgender rights advocates say they worry a recent decision by CHOA to stop offering gender-affirming care could start a trend in the state.

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Raffensperger urges feds to preserve refugee protections for Afghan Christians

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is asking the federal government to retain protections for Christian Afghan refugees who fled to the U.S.

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Children’s Healthcare suspends gender-affirming care for transgender kids

Parents of trans children who receive gender-affirming care at Children's Healthcare have gotten messages letting them know the facility will no longer offer the treatments.

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With midterms looming, Georgia fails to make election security upgrades

Election security proposals stalled in the Georgia General Assembly, leaving the same voting technology in place for the 2026 election. Election advocates say they're worried.

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Universities speak out against government ‘overreach,’ but South is more muted

Hundreds of universities across the United States are speaking out for academic freedom, but few schools in the South have joined the opposition to the Trump adminsitration.

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After his first session, the only Socialist in the Georgia House beat expectations

Although he voted no frequently on bills, Democratic Socialist Gabriel Sanchez fought for decreases to housing costs and increases to the minimum wage in his legislation.

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Georgia Democrats press the GOP on culture-war issues

Georgia Democrats in the General Assembly have increased pressure on Republican colleagues who push culture war issues like transgender healthcare, DEI and religious liberty

Lawsuit challenges Georgia’s age requirement to carry handguns in public

Attorneys for a 20-year-old man argued Tuesday before the Georgia Supreme Court that a ban on people under 21 to possess and carry handguns in public is unconstitutional.