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Screenshot of a news conference with Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns at the podium
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Georgia House names 2026 study committees on health, youth and taxes

Georgia House names 2026 study committees on health, youth and taxes Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announced study committee appointments Wednesday for the 2026 interim.  “Study committees are an important opportunity for our members to continue gathering the facts on critical policy issues ahead of next year’s legislative session,” Burns said in a news release. “Each member appointed to a 2026 study committee brings unique expertise and perspective that will […]

todayMay 8, 2026 23

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Kemp signs Georgia education bills focused on literacy and school policy

Kemp signs Georgia education bills focused on literacy and school policy Gov. Brian Kemp signed multiple bills into law Tuesday dealing with the state’s education system. House Bill 1193, or the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, was a legislative priority for Speaker Jon Burns.  "Today's signing of the Early Literacy Act of 2026 marks a historic step forward for Georgia's children and our state's future success," Burns said in […]

todayMay 7, 2026 21

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Federal court sides with South Georgia teacher in racial bias lawsuit

Federal court sides with South Georgia teacher in racial bias lawsuit Amid the Trump administration’s push to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a South Georgia teacher recently received a legal win after a discrimination lawsuit. Lana Foster, a 65-year-old retiree, was fired in 2018 after 34 years of working for the Echols County School District, and she filed a lawsuit claiming years of racial discrimination, according to WABE.  Text […]

todayMay 7, 2026 21

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Death at Stewart Detention Center sparks calls for investigation

Death at Stewart Detention Center sparks calls for investigation A 33-year old man from Cuba died in the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia on April 28. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a statement saying that Denny Adan Gonzalez died from a suspected suicide, but they are investigating the case, according to WABE. Gonzalez was arrested in North Carolina on assault and domestic violence charges and was transferred to […]

todayMay 6, 2026 14

A woman placing her ballot into the ballot box.
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Poll finds rising economic anxiety among rural Georgia voters

Poll finds rising economic anxiety among rural Georgia voters Voters in rural Georgia might be feeling some anxiety around economic issues and a willingness to rethink the role of government. A new poll found that a somewhat surprising number of rural voters in Senate battleground states were feeling deep economic anxiety. The Center for Rural Strategies commissioned the survey, and Dee Davis, president of the organization, said the results caught […]

todayMay 5, 2026 16

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Georgia advocates react as court restores temporary access to abortion pill

Georgia advocates react as court restores temporary access to abortion pill Georgia advocates for reproductive rights responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Monday that temporarily restores access to abortion medication by mail. The court halted an appellate court order to block the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed online and dispensed through the mail. However, the administrative stay is only […]

todayMay 5, 2026 20

A photo of U.S. Rep. David Scott speaking as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee
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Kemp sets special election as Democrats battle for Scott’s open seat

Kemp sets special election as Democrats battle for Scott’s open seat Gov. Brian Kemp has set the date for a special election to fill the seat of former U.S. Rep. David Scott. Meanwhile, six Democrats debate for the open seat for the primary election. Scott passed away on April 22 at the age of 80 after a life of public service. Now, there will be a special election to fill […]

todayMay 4, 2026 16

Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.
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Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes

Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday that the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act will not impact the upcoming midterm elections, but Georgians can expect a change in district maps ahead of the 2028 elections. In the case, the court ruled that Section 2 of the law required evidence of intentional discrimination, which would require […]

todayMay 4, 2026 29

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New dashboard tracks mental health insurance gaps in Georgia

New dashboard tracks mental health insurance gaps in Georgia Georgians for a Healthy Future has launched a new centralized dashboard to help Georgians track issues with insurance coverage for mental health care claims.  Under Georgia’s Mental Health Parity Act passed in 2022 and federal parity regulations, Georgia health insurers are required to cover mental health and substance-use conditions at the same rate as physical health conditions.  The dashboard can help […]

todayMay 1, 2026 16