Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments

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Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments

Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments A bill that would allow property owners to sue local governments survived Crossover Day last week as it passed the Georgia House. House Bill 295 would allow property owners to sue cities and counties for financial harm due to a loss in property value if the local governments are found liable. The legislation targets cities and counties that decline to […]

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Atlanta, Georgia, USA - August 25, 2013: Atlanta Police motorbikes parked at Centennial Olympic Park. The agency was formed in 1873 and has currently over 1,600 members on the force.

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South Fulton Police prevent planned “Teen Takeover” at Welcome All Park

South Fulton Police prevent planned “Teen Takeover” at Welcome All Park South Fulton Police Department thwarted a “teen takeover” Monday as they monitored a reported takeover of Welcome All Park on Will Lee Road. A “takeover” happens when teenagers organize on social media to gather at public spaces. The South Fulton Police Department said flyers encouraging teens to gather in the park were posted prompting the department to increase their […]

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Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races

Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races Qualifying for the 2026 midterm elections in Georgia is officially closed meaning the ballots are set for the primaries. The gubernatorial race, U.S. Senate race, and the U.S. Representative races are among the highest held offices Georgians will be deciding in November. A total of 15 candidates qualified for the governor’s race, including eight Republicans and seven Democrats. President […]

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Marjorie Taylor Greene talking to the camera

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Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Tomorrow is Election Day for northwest Georgia as well as other areas of the state. The race to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14 will most likely go to a runoff due to the large number of candidates vying for the seat. Greene resigned early this year after a public falling out […]

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A close up photo of the back of a therapist's head as they are talking to a patient who is holding their hands held out. The table has two glasses of water and a notepad with a pen on it.

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Wellroot expands mental health services for Georgia foster youth

Wellroot expands mental health services for Georgia foster youth Wellroot Family Services has expanded its behavioral healthcare services to provide mental health support for more children and families in Georgia. The nonprofit provides foster care, family resiliency counseling, transitional and independent living for young adults, family housing and kinship care. "We know that when a child is in a trauma-informed environment, and believes that they're safe, believes that there's someone […]

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A wide shot of the Thomas L. Bell Memorial Ballpark in Americus, Georgia.

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Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list

Georgia Trust names 10 historic sites to 2026 Places in Peril list The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2026 Places in Peril list. The list identifies historic sites that are threatened by demolition, neglect, lack of maintenance, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy, according to the news release. “Places in Peril is about awareness and opportunity,” said W. Wright Mitchell, president and CEO of the Trust, in the […]

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Georgia returns to top 10 exporting states as 2025 exports surpass $60B

Georgia returns to top 10 exporting states as 2025 exports surpass $60B Georgia made the list for top 10 exporting states in the country in 2025. Gov. Brian Kemp, along with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced Thursday that the state ranked No. 7 for dollar value of total trade and No. 9 for dollar value of exports in the country. “Georgia has broken export records for five […]

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Georgia AI, social media bills target internet safety

Georgia AI, social media bills target internet safety Georgia lawmakers have introduced several bills this legislative session to deal with the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media. Although some pieces of legislation will make it past Crossover Day, others aren’t so lucky. Senate Bill 398 would make “virtual peeping” a felony and punishable by up to 10 years in prison. “Virtual peeping” refers to the use of AI […]

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Georgia Democrats push Constitutional Amendment for progressive tax

Georgia Democrats push Constitutional Amendment for progressive tax A group of Georgia Democrats introduced a resolution in the Georgia House that would fundamentally change taxation in the state. State Rep. Gabriel Sanchez, D-Smyrna, sponsored House Resolution 1504 that would amend the Georgia Constitution to establish a progressive individual income tax system. “We've been having a lot of conversations, as you're aware, at this session about taxes, but it seems like […]

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