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Fitz Johnson announces bid to reclaim Georgia Public Service Commission seat

Fitz Johnson announces bid to reclaim Georgia Public Service Commission seat Fitz Johnson has officially announced that he is running to take back a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission. In November 2025, Johnson, a Republican, faced off against Democrat Peter Hubbard and lost. Hubbard received nearly 63% of the vote. Districts 3 and 5 will be on the ballot this November, and Johnson wants to reclaim his seat. […]

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Georgia Republicans roll out childcare, Pre-K bills to support families

Georgia Republicans roll out childcare, Pre-K bills to support families Georgia Republicans held a news conference last week to announce a package of legislation to support Georgia families.  “Every family deserves a chance to thrive, but for many working parents across our state, the cost of childcare is forcing them to make difficult decisions between remaining in the workforce and staying home,” said Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns. The initiative […]

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Georgia House passes bill expanding feral hog hunting, allows use of drones

Georgia House passes bill expanding feral hog hunting, allows use of drones The Georgia House passed a bill last Tuesday that expands feral hog hunting in the state. House Bill 946 would allow the use of drones in hog hunting and remove the requirement of a license for trapping feral hogs. The law would also remove the need for a wildlife control permit for hunting feral hogs from a moving […]

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Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announces a batch of bills at the Capitol Feb. 4 to support Georgia families. Credit: Georgia General Assembly livestream.
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Republicans support birth control? Georgia GOP backs bill, expands access to contraceptives

Republicans support birth control? Georgia GOP backs bill, expands access to contraceptives Georgia House Republicans announced Wednesday a batch of bills dedicated to putting “Georgia Families First.”  Among them was a measure to increase access to contraceptives across the state. House Bill 1138 would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control and also allows patients to receive more than one month of birth control pills at a time. State Rep. Beth […]

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Rep. Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection, opening Georgia’s 11th District

Rep. Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection, opening Georgia’s 11th District U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced Wednesday that he will not seek another term in Congress leaving Georgia’s 11th Congressional District open for the taking. Loudermilk, who has served six terms, marks the fourth departure of Republican representatives from Georgia.  “It is time to contribute to my community, state and nation in other ways,” he said to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. U.S. […]

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State Sen. Nikki Merritt, D-Grayson, speaks at a news conference at the Georgia Capitol to lay out the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus legislative priorities. Credit: Instagram @ga_blackcaucus.
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Georgia Legislative Black Caucus pushes civil rights, Medicaid expansion at Capitol

Georgia Legislative Black Caucus pushes civil rights, Medicaid expansion at Capitol The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus arrived at the Georgia Capitol Monday to advocate for their legislative priorities. Coinciding with the start of Black History Month, the organization laid out their priorities in six categories: health, housing, wealth, education, safety/justice and advocacy. State Rep. Jasmine Clark, D-Lilburn, said that Georgia needs its own civil rights legislation like Texas, Louisiana and […]

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New auto parts plant coming to Emanuel County, bringing 200 jobs

New auto parts plant coming to Emanuel County, bringing 200 jobs A new automotive production facility is coming to Emanuel County bringing with it 200 new jobs over the next several years. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million into the facility, according to a news release. “Georgia’s thriving automotive industry is creating new opportunities for Georgians statewide, no matter their zip code,” […]

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Georgia Senate advances bill blocking local opt-out of homestead tax exemption

Georgia Senate advances bill blocking local opt-out of homestead tax exemption A bill is headed to the Georgia House that would prevent local governments and school districts from opting out of a statewide homestead tax exemption.  The Georgia state Senate passed Senate Bill 382 on Tuesday with 31 to 19 votes after a lengthy debate, according to WABE. The move comes on the heels of an announcement by Georgia House […]

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Savannah Book Festival returns with Stacey Abrams, 35+ authors this weekend

Savannah Book Festival returns with Stacey Abrams, 35+ authors this weekend If you are looking for things to do around the state this weekend, maybe drop in to one of the South’s largest literary events.  The Savannah Book Festival officially started Thursday and will run through Sunday with some of the most renowned authors in the country, according to Travel and Tour World. The event is spread throughout the historic […]

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