Georgia Legislature

From tax cuts to an official state chicken wing flavor, see what bills Georgia lawmakers are considering and how close to passing they are.

The laws will collectively send $2.9 billion back to taxpayers. The governor hinted at potential spending cuts to help pay for it.

An AJC analysis found the state Legislature approved more than $3 in new breaks for every $1 they cut.

State lawmakers ended up approving more tax breaks than they eliminated. Here's how one tax break came to pass.

People who paid state income taxes in 2024 and 2025 are eligible to receive up to $500. It's the fourth time in five years Georgia has issued special refunds.

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.