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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 […]
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 […]
Kemp signs amended 2026 budget with $2B in tax relief Gov. Brian Kemp signed the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year. Kemp touted the income and property tax relief that the budget includes as well as the funding set aside for state employees, such as teachers and law enforcement. “This isn't the government's money, it is the people of Georgia's money. So I am […]
Georgia lawmakers demand release of detained Gwinnett barber Georgia lawmakers sent a letter to immigration officials demanding the release of Rodney Taylor due to serious medical concerns. Taylor, a Gwinnett County barber, has been detained for over a year at Stewart Detention Center. Taylor was brought to the U.S. from Liberia as a two year old to receive medical care, which resulted in the amputation of both his legs. He […]
Georgia farmers to access $500M in Hurricane Helene relief Georgia farmers who suffered losses during Hurricane Helene may have access to more than $500 million in grant funds in the coming weeks. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced Monday that applications will open March 16 for the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program. Applications will remain open for six weeks and close April 27. “While this relief will not […]
Georgia 2026 election qualifying begins with major candidates Qualifying for the 2026 election in Georgia started Monday, and several candidates arrived at the Secretary of State’s office to make their campaigns official. Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff qualified Monday for his reelection campaign, and one of his Republican opponents, U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter also made the trip to Atlanta for qualification, according to The Georgia Recorder. Candidates in the governor’s […]
Georgia Senate fails to advance data center energy cost bill The Georgia Senate failed to vote on a bill aimed at protecting consumers against the costs of energy infrastructure improvements for data centers. The failure happened just two days after a Senate committee watered down the initial protections of Senate Bill 34. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 9-3 to pass legislation that would require electric utilities to write contracts […]
Georgia Supreme Court justices face challengers in May 19 election Two left-leaning attorneys have decided to challenge two sitting Georgia Supreme Court justices in the upcoming elections. Former state Sen. Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin announced their campaigns in Liberty Plaza last week across from the state Capitol. Jordan is challenging Presiding Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren while Rankin will go up against Justice Charlie Bethel. Both justices were appointed in […]
Georgia Power secures record $26.5B federal energy loan The U.S. Department of Energy granted $26.5 billion to Georgia Power and Alabama Power, representing the largest federal energy loan package ever awarded. The two companies are subsidiaries to Atlanta-based Southern Co., and the loans are to help the companies upgrade their grids for the influx of data centers. The Office of Energy Dominance Financing claims the package will save customers $7 […]
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