Georgia Legislature

Georgia lawmakers have made progress on issues like property tax relief and childhood literacy, but there’s still plenty of work to be done before they adjourn Thursday.

Local officials urge Gov. Brian Kemp to veto a bill that would make most local races in five metro-Atlanta counties nonpartisan.

Georgia lawmakers weigh changes to hemp products and medical cannabis in the final days of the legislative session.

The Trump administration has warned states not to pass "onerous" AI laws. Georgia lawmakers are taking small steps.

The Georgia General Assembly is nearing the end of the 2026 legislative session with major bills still left to consider.

The Georgia General Assembly passed a bill making Atlanta district attorney races nonpartisan.

The Georgia Senate budget passed on Friday would allocate roughly $100 million less to the University System of Georgia than the House and governor's office proposed.

The GOP-controlled state Legislature voted to make most local offices in five core metro Atlanta counties nonpartisan. The bill is now headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.

The Senate proposal would move Georgia to hand-marked paper ballots this year. A competing House proposal would delay the switch to 2028.

The Georgia General Assembly doesn't have to choose between helping homeowners and supporting students. With the right moves, lawmakers can do both.