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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 10 1 2

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Georgia Senate adds gender-affirming care limits to health bill

Georgia Senate adds gender-affirming care limits to health bill A bill to increase access to home healthcare services has been transformed to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender Georgians. Republicans in the Georgia Senate added two last-minute amendments before passing the bill on party lines on Tuesday, according to WABE. The first amendment to House Bill 54 would prohibit doctors from prescribing puberty blockers to children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. State […]

todayFebruary 13, 2026 2

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Oakwood officials blindsided by new ICE processing center plan

Oakwood officials blindsided by new ICE processing center plan Residents and officials of Social Circle have expressed their concern and disapproval of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in their small town. As that fight seems to be lost, a new federal immigration facility has been announced for another Georgia town, Oakwood. The city of Hall County is located just 50 miles outside of Atlanta. Officials confirmed Tuesday […]

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Ossoff blasts Trump at Georgia rally as Senate race heats up

Ossoff blasts Trump at Georgia rally as Senate race heats up Sen. Jon Ossoff held a reelection rally in College Park over the weekend where he criticized President Donald Trump and positioned Republicans as pawns for the ultra-rich. “Now, you remember, we were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. You remember that? But this is a government of, by and for the ultra-rich. It is the wealthiest cabinet ever. […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 7

Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, D-Columbus, listens to a reporters question at a press conference to announce the Georgia House Democrats Affordability Agenda. Credit: Georgia House livestream.
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Hugley unveils Democrats’ Affordability Agenda, slams GOP record

Hugley unveils Democrats’ Affordability Agenda, slams GOP record Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, D-Columbus, gave an unforgiving speech Tuesday condemning Republican policies in Georgia over the past 20 years. “After more than two decades of Republicans being in charge of our state, it's clear that far too many Georgians are still being left behind. That is what 20-plus years of Republican control and seven years of Governor Kemp has given us,” […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 27

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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 4

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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 8

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 2

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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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