Georgia Legislature

Republicans have controlled the General Assembly for years, but Democrats are aiming to narrow the gap between them and the majority party during the midterms.

Former state Rep. Karen Bennett was sentenced Thursday for lying to the government to receive unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research shows that only a half of Americans are able to get the mental health treatment they need, and that puts a strain on professionals and society.

Georgia's State Election Board could consider advancing a petition to switch to hand-marked paper ballots amid a looming July deadline to stop counting votes with QR codes.

Election officials who have navigated every overhaul of Georgia's voting system are facing something new — a deadline with no road map and no funding to comply.

Teachers wanted to know about candidates’ plans to recruit and retain educators and how they would help schools in high-poverty areas.

The passage is a step forward in formalizing Georgia’s approach to supporting its music industry, supporters say.

During Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, criminal justice and law enforcement measures emerged that could soon become law. Here’s what you need to know.

Two Democrats and one Republican secured seats in the Georgia Legislature during the April 7 special runoff election.

Political observers say many Georgia taxpayers will see a noticeable reduction in taxes in the years ahead thanks to bills that passed the General Assembly this year.