2025 Georgia General Assembly

Georgia legislation would crack down on illegal squatting in extended-stay hotels

February 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia lawmaker has introduced legislation to close a loophole in state squatter laws that allow long-term hotel guests to squat in extended-stay hotels illegally.

Georgia bill would bar school zone speed cameras

February 5, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Proposed legislation in Georgia would bar speed cameras in school zones, overturning a state law allowing cities and counties to use them.

Georgia Senate to consider ‘simple’ bill to remove sovereign immunity for officials who flout state sanctuary ban

February 4, 2025 Community News

Georgia lawmakers have started considering a measure to increase penalties for Georgia sanctuary cities that flout state and federal laws.

Georgia lawmakers to consider Riley Gaines Act

February 4, 2025 Community News

Georgia leaders are considering a measure that would bar biological males from competing on sports teams designated for girls and women at every level.

The regulars aren’t here for a beer; they’re here for better government

February 4, 2025 Todd DeFeo

It’s a Thursday evening, and the regulars start filing in through the door. They exchange pleasantries and catch up on what’s new since they last connected.

Rep. Jordan Ridley Introduces Bill to Eliminate Title Ad Valorem Tax Fee Requirement for Inherited Vehicles

February 4, 2025 Community News

A Georgia lawmaker has introduced a measure to eliminate the title ad valorem tax fee requirement for some inherited motor vehicles.

Georgia bill would designate collard greens as state’s official greens, ‘potlikka’ as official dipping sauce for official bread

February 4, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia collard greens are a tradition and a hardy, nutritious vegetable that grows easily in our climate and are also known as “True Southern.”

Georgia legislation would crack down on illegal squatting in extended-stay hotels

Georgia bill would bar school zone speed cameras

Georgia Senate to consider ‘simple’ bill to remove sovereign immunity for officials who flout state sanctuary ban

Georgia lawmakers to consider Riley Gaines Act

The regulars aren’t here for a beer; they’re here for better government

Rep. Jordan Ridley Introduces Bill to Eliminate Title Ad Valorem Tax Fee Requirement for Inherited Vehicles

Georgia bill would designate collard greens as state’s official greens, ‘potlikka’ as official dipping sauce for official bread

Georgia officials announce school safety plan following September school shooting

Georgia bill would make new fentanyl-specific offenses

Georgia Sen. Frank Ginn: Week Three Under the Gold Dome