2026 Georgia General Assembly

Georgia legislature passes bill to help people identify and claim money owed to them

March 28, 2026 The Turnaround

Legislation aimed at helping Georgians recover an estimated $3 billion in unclaimed property held by the state has cleared both chambers of the General Assembly unanimously, sponsors said.

Georgia governor signs bill to suspend state’s motor fuel tax, give taxpayers a one-time income tax rebate

March 20, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp today signed a pair of bills, including one that suspends the state’s motor fuel tax for 60 days.

Georgia House votes to suspend gas tax for 60 days

March 18, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia House has passed a measure to suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days.

Novel concept: Georgia House passes bill to keep tabs on spending

March 6, 2026 The Turnaround

The Georgia House has passed a bill that would create a new Georgia House committee to keep closer tabs on how state dollars are planned, spent and accounted for.

Nothing else to do? Lawmaker rages as ‘lemon pepper’ bill stalls

March 6, 2026 The Turnaround

Georgia Rep. Eric Bell wants Georgians to believe the real crisis under the Gold Dome isn’t affordability or taxes. Rather, it’s lemon pepper wings.

Georgia Sen. Elena Parent announces retirement from state Senate

March 5, 2026 The Turnaround

State Sen. Elena Parent, a Democrat from Atlanta and a member of Senate leadership, said Thursday she will not seek re-election, ending a legislative run that has spanned both chambers under the Gold Dome.

Ginn: Week seven under the Gold Dome

March 2, 2026 Frank Ginn

Crossover Day is almost here, which means the pace under the Gold Dome has intensified as we work to move Senate legislation to the House before the March 6 deadline. These final days before crossover are always long, but they are focused on advancing the priorities you’ve sent us to Atlanta to accomplish.