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Portrait of State Rep. Lynn Smith, R-Newnan, who announced her retirement Feb. 23 ending a 30-year career under the Gold Dome. Credit: Georgia House official photo.
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Lynn Smith to retire after 30 years under Georgia’s Gold Dome

Lynn Smith to retire after 30 years under Georgia’s Gold Dome State Rep. Lynn Smith, R-Newnan, announced her retirement Monday ending a 30-year career under the Gold Dome. Smith represents House District 70 and was first elected in 1996. She said she will complete her term through November’s elections. “I’m incredibly proud of how we’ve worked to improve Georgia’s prosperity and quality of life while also protecting the state’s beauty, […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 44

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Georgia lawmaker introduces sweeping waste reduction bill

Georgia lawmaker introduces sweeping waste reduction bill While many Georgia lawmakers are looking at affordability issues, one has proposed legislation that will address environmental issues. State Rep. Eric Bell, D-Jonesboro, has introduced House Bill 1237, the Pollution Prevention and Producer Responsibility Act of 2026. “If you want cleaner communities, if you want access to more jobs, higher paying jobs, if you want to preserve the environment whether it's the air […]

todayFebruary 20, 2026 45

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Georgia bill expands pharmacists’ role in prescribing HIV prevention drugs

Georgia bill expands pharmacists’ role in prescribing HIV prevention drugs Pharmacists are getting more power this legislative session as lawmakers look for ways to make medications more accessible. A bipartisan bill would allow pharmacists to order and dispense or inject preventative HIV drugs, such as PrEP or PEP. Senate Bill 195 passed the Georgia House by a wide margin last week, according to The Capitol Beat. Only seven Republicans opposed […]

todayFebruary 19, 2026 36

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Georgia lawmaker pushes rent reform, targets hidden fees and AI pricing

Georgia lawmaker pushes rent reform, targets hidden fees and AI pricing In a tirade of affordability legislation, state Rep. Gabriel Sanchez, D-Smyrna, has garnered support and introduced several pieces of legislation to address housing affordability issues and protect renters. Sanchez recently introduced House Bill 1188, which would prohibit landlords from withholding the full rental price of a property and from charging hidden fees. The goal of the legislation is to […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026 54 2 2

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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Proposed Georgia domestic violence registry draws debate

Proposed Georgia domestic violence registry draws debate Georgia Republicans announced a slew of bills last week to support Georgia families, including legislation to create a registry of domestic violence offenders. House Bill 1142 would create a time-limited, statewide domestic violence offender registry within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. “Here in Georgia, we believe in second chances, but we will not ignore patterns of recurring violence, and we will prioritize the […]

todayFebruary 13, 2026 170

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Georgia House Democrats roll out bipartisan package to boost affordable housing

Georgia House Democrats roll out bipartisan package to boost affordable housing Georgia House Democrats introduced legislation Monday to address affordable housing concerns in the state. State Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver, D-Decatur, and Phil Olaleye, D-Atlanta, along with others, introduced a package of bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding housing supply, protecting tenants and encouraging affordable housing development, according to a news release. “We know Georgians are struggling with housing costs, and […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 46 1

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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 […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026 47

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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 […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 81

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 […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 38