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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.

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Georgia taxpayers will soon get refunds of up to $500

Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation authorizing income tax refunds and rate cut.

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Georgia judges could include family pets in domestic violence restraining orders under new bill

Georgians who’ve experienced domestic violence could soon be able to ask judges to include family pets in temporary protective orders, if Gov. Brian Kemp signs House Bill 177.

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How Brandon Beach went from metro Atlanta transit champion to MAGA warrior

Over the last four years, Sen. Brandon Beach has done Donald Trump's bidding as much as any elected official in Georgia.

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Minute-by-minute: How the final day of Georgia’s legislative session unfolded

The Georgia General Assembly is voting on dozens of bills on the last day of the 2025 legislative session, including a $38 billion state budget and changes to election laws.

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Georgia lawmakers pass big state budget but school speed camera ban and elections bill die

The Georgia General Assembly passed a $38 billion state budget but other bills died including limits on school speed cameras and new election laws.

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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp

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.

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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.

Georgia elections bill dies, leaving absentee ballot drop off before Election Day intact

Georgia election overhaul fails to advance as lawmakers wrap up work for the year.

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Bill could allow Trump to collect legal fees in Georgia election interference case

Donald Trump and co-defendants in Fulton County election interference case could collect legal fees under bill that clears Georgia General Assembly.

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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp

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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After a decade of debate, Georgia now has a ‘religious liberty’ law

'Religious freedom' legislation remains controversial, but Gov. Brian Kemp said it was a 'common sense' bill that he supports.

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Postproduction tax credit passed as Georgia’s film industry recovers

The film industry of today is driven by incentives. Producers will likely go where they can get the biggest bang for their buck.

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Walkouts, MAGA votes and a busted firewall: Inside Georgia’s final legislative sprint

Friday is the final day of the 2025 session in the Georgia General Assembly

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Georgia GOP lawmakers make 11th hour bid to expand government secrecy

The public could have a hard time getting information about the work of state legislators under a last-minute proposal in the Georgia General Assembly.

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Trump’s legal fees, religious liberty and DEI: What made the cut with Georgia lawmakers

Wednesday is the penultimate day of the 2025 Georgia legislative session. It’s expected to be busy as lawmakers rush to get their bills assigned to the House and Senate floor.

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Democrats leave Georgia House chamber mid-debate of bill regulating transgender people

Republicans, and a handful of Democrats, stayed in the chamber and voted 100-2 to approve Senate Bill 185.

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Republican state senator files for Georgia attorney general run, kicks off 2026 race

Republican State Sen. Brian Strickland is the first to file paperwork exploring a run for Georgia attorney general in 2026.