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Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years

Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years Georgia is moving forward with plans to build its first new state psychiatric hospital in more than five decades, a project aimed at reducing the growing number of people in jail waiting for court-ordered mental health treatment. According to the Georgia Recorder, lawmakers approved $409 million for a 300-bed forensic hospital that will be built near Georgia […]

todayJuly 20, 2026 6

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Georgia ethics commission fines Frontline Policy over lobbying, disclosure violations

Georgia ethics commission fines Frontline Policy over lobbying, disclosure violations State ethics officials say one of Georgia's most influential conservative advocacy organizations violated lobbying and campaign finance laws, resulting in $17,500 in civil penalties. The Georgia Recorder reports that The Georgia State Ethics Commission determined that Frontline Policy's advocacy arm failed to properly register for lobbying activities and did not submit required reports disclosing more than $380,000 in political contributions […]

todayJuly 9, 2026 6

A hand with sparkly nail polish is mailing a ballot in.
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Georgia reshapes future voting plans after avoiding QR code deadline

Georgia reshapes future voting plans after avoiding QR code deadline Georgia lawmakers have temporarily settled the state’s QR code ballot controversy, but a newly signed elections law may have a much bigger impact on how Georgians vote after 2028. As first reported by The Georgia Recorder, Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation allowing counties to continue using QR codes to tabulate ballots through 2028. The extension comes after the state […]

todayJuly 6, 2026 7

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Georgia House leaders delay redistricting debate during special session

Georgia House leaders delay redistricting debate during special session Georgia state House lawmakers say they will hold off on redrawing Georgia’s legislative maps during the special legislative session Wednesday.  House Speaker Jon Burns, House Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones, House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, and other Republican leaders said in a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp that they will spend the session discussing tax relief and ratifying the state’s gas tax […]

todayJune 18, 2026 9

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Georgia lawmakers return for special session on maps, ballots, taxes

Georgia lawmakers return for special session on maps, ballots, taxes Today Georgia lawmakers head to the State Capitol for a special session that will likely shape how votes are counted in the upcoming elections and the state’s political map. Kemp called the session for legislators to consider redrawing district maps ahead of the 2028 election cycle after the U.S. Supreme Court essentially gutted the Voting Rights Act.  However,  the session […]

todayJune 17, 2026 12

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New Georgia law expands pharmacists’ role in HIV prevention access

New Georgia law expands pharmacists’ role in HIV prevention access A new law takes effect on July 1 that will allow pharmacists in Georgia more flexibility to provide medications to prevent HIV. However, several details still need to be worked out before the law can expand access as intended. Eric Rangel is the executive director and health navigator at Latino LinQ, a Latinx LGBTQ organization that provides free HIV testing. […]

todayJune 12, 2026 8

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Georgia special session agenda expanded to include tax relief referendums

Georgia special session agenda expanded to include tax relief referendums The state legislature is set to meet on June 17 for a special session, and Gov. Brian Kemp recently modified the agenda. His amended proclamation includes language that will allow lawmakers to consider adding local referendums on the November ballot to create homestead tax exemptions. Kemp signed Senate Bill 33 in May, which enacted broad property tax reform by establishing […]

todayJune 9, 2026 15

A photo of Gov. Brian Kemp speaking and smiling at the 2025 Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues legislative event.
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Kemp calls special session on Georgia maps, ballot deadline fix

Kemp calls special session on Georgia maps, ballot deadline fix Gov. Brian Kemp signed a proclamation Wednesday calling the state legislature in for a special session to consider redrawing the state’s political maps and finding a solution to a looming election deadline. The Georgia General Assembly will reconvene on June 17, the day after the runoff elections for the May primaries. The session will focus on redrawing district maps after […]

todayMay 15, 2026 16

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks on Tuesday before signing the budget for the 2027 fiscal year. Credit: Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp.
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Kemp signs Georgia’s 2027 budget focused on growth and restrained spending

Kemp signs Georgia’s 2027 budget focused on growth and restrained spending Gov. Brian Kemp signed the budget for fiscal year 2027 on Tuesday saying that the plan will keep Georgia prosperous while also limiting government spending. “As I always say, our job is to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, because that’s the people’s money, not the government’s! That’s why we’ve saved or returned over $12 billion to the taxpayers, […]

todayMay 14, 2026 14