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Georgia bill would create postpartum care pilot program

January 31, 2025 Community News

Georgia Rep. Imani Barnes, D-Tucker, has introduced legislation to require the Georgia Department of Public Health to conduct a three-year pilot program to provide postpartum care through mobile health clinics in counties with limited maternity care and maternity care deserts.

Georgia bill would bar tax money from covering transgender surgeries

January 31, 2025 Community News

Georgia Sen. Blake Tillery, R–Vidalia, has introduced legislation that would prohibit taxpayer dollars from covering transgender surgeries and gender-affirming care.

Atlanta Regional Commission launches survey to uncover metro Atlanta transportation patterns

January 30, 2025 Community News

The Atlanta Regional Commission, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and the Georgia Department of Transportation, has launched a Household Travel Survey to provide insights into how metro Atlanta residents move about the region.

Georgia committee advances bill to bar men in women’s sports

January 30, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate Education and Youth Committee has advanced a measure that would ban biological males from participating in women’s sports across the state.

Trump signs Laken Riley Act

January 29, 2025 Community News

President Donald Trump today signed S. 5, the “Laken Riley Act,” into law.

Georgia bill would increase penalties for sanctuary cities

January 29, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Sen. Blake Tillery, R–Vidalia, introduced legislation increasing penalties for sanctuary cities in Georgia.

Boggs: Threats against Georgia courts on the rise

January 28, 2025 Community News

Georgia is seeing an “alarming increase in attacks on our court,” but it is “crucial that our courtrooms are secure and those who work within them can perform their duties without fear.”

Georgia Supreme Court upholds Mableton lawsuit dismissal

January 28, 2025 Community News

The Supreme Court of Georgia has affirmed a court’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the incorporation of the city of Mableton within Cobb County.

Georgia PSC approves rule to allow Georgia Power to charge more for new data centers

January 28, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Public Service Commission voted unanimously to approve a new rule that allows Georgia Power to charge new data centers in a manner that will protect ratepayers from cost shifting.

Georgia House Committee to review state agencies to determine compliance aligned with legislative intent

January 28, 2025 Community News

The House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee will continue its government transparency efforts, the Georgia House speaker vowed Tuesday.