Georgia Legislature

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Georgia seeks to bolster timber industry in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Georgia lawmakers are considering a series of bills that would help Georgia timber industry.

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Fulton County withholds 2020 ballots despite Georgia law seeking disclosure

A new Georgia law allows copies of ballots to be made public, but Fulton County says the law doesn't apply to the 2020 election.

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Speed cameras in Ga. school zones raking in money. 100 lawmakers say no more

The automated devices have led to millions of dollars in fines for drivers in the last few years.

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Georgia parents slam Carr’s lawsuit, saying it puts disability services at risk

Georgia joined lawsuit against rule in disability law after after Joe Biden’s administration added “gender dysphoria” to a list of conditions protected from discrimination.

Fewer people supported Marjorie Taylor Greene than Donald Trump in Georgia’s most pro-Trump district

An analysis of 2024 election data found U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene lagged behind Donald Trump with voters in her district.

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Removing QR codes from Georgia ballots could cost taxpayers $66 million

Lawmakers face a choice of whether to remove QR codes from Georgia ballots at a cost of up to $66 million, or to reverse course on the update to the Dominion voting system.

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Georgia considers cracking down on drones

Georgia legislators are pushing for more regulation on drone use in the state amid public safety and data privacy concerns.

Resources

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.

Who to watch at the Georgia Legislature

Key lawmakers to know in the Georgia General Assembly 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.

Brian Kemp is raising money as he tries to rewrite Georgia’s lawsuit rules

Gov. Brian Kemp has been laying the groundwork to rewrite the state’s litigation rules for much of his second term, putting his political capital on the line.

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.

Here’s how unlimited amounts of money are shaping Georgia’s 2026 election

Unlimited campaign contributions flow to leadership committees of Gov. Brian Kemp, other top Republicans. But not everyone benefits.

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Health care provider bankruptcy may stick rural Georgia with state prisoners’ medical bills

Public ambulance services and hospitals are owed $75 million from the now-bankrupt Wellpath. Some want the state to reimburse them.

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Gun owners could get a tax break timed to Georgia deer hunting season

A Republican-backed bill in the Georgia Senate would lift sales taxes on guns during deer season.

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A ‘modern-era Cold War’: Georgia targets China with bills in Legislature

Republican Georgia lawmakers are proposing bills targeting China, including regulations on drones, AI and property.

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Georgia taxpayers could see a second refund this year

Tax cuts and refunds worth more than $2 billion to Georgians cleared their first significant hurdle in the General Assembly Thursday.

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Georgia health plan would not cover gender-affirming care under bill that clears Senate

The Senate approved a bill that would ban the state health insurance program and Medicaid from covering some medical care for transgender people.

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Data centers use lots of energy. Will Georgia lawmakers make them pay more?

The Georgia General Assembly is considering legislation that would require Georgia Power to charge data centers for the costs they incur to serve them.

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Kemp’s litigation overhaul clears first major hurdle

A Georgia Senate committee Monday approved Gov. Brian Kemp's plan to overhaul civil lawsuit rules.

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Georgia lifts ban on poultry markets, swaps after bird flu cases

Sales and markets with live poultry can resume in Georgia after state officials lifted restrictions that had been in place since a pair of bird flu detections last month.

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DOGE in Georgia? Jones wants to mimic Trump’s budget slashing effort

The move to cut government spending and make the state more efficient echoes Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.