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Sen. Jason Anavitarte and Rep. Joseph Gullett Announce Legislative Priority to Honor Fallen Deputy Brandon Cunningham with Intersection Dedication

October 10, 2024 Official News Releases

This week, Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) announced a legislative priority for the upcoming session to officially designate the intersection of State Route 92 and State Route 120 in Paulding County as the “Deputy Brandon Cunningham Memorial Intersection.”

Woman convicted of 2021 Smyrna slaying

October 10, 2024 Community News

A Mississippi National Guard member has been found guilty of the December 2021 slaying of her girlfriend in Smyrna, Georgia.

Georgia lawmakers likely to consider litigation reform next year

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia lawmakers will likely address civil litigation when they return to Atlanta in January.

New Jersey lawmakers look to dissuade travelers from South Carolina, Georgia, citing ‘reproductive service limitations’

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved a measure to establish a system for informing travelers to other states about reproductive service limitations.

Kemp extends gas tax suspension in Georgia

October 8, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended a suspension of the state’s gas tax.

Kemp declares emergency with massive Hurricane Milton headed for Florida

October 8, 2024 Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency Tuesday for 38 Georgia counties likely to be affected by Hurricane Milton, a massive storm expected to make landfall in west-central Florida Wednesday night.

Traffic building as Floridians flee in advance of Hurricane Milton

October 8, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia transportation officials report high traffic volumes on interstate and state routes as Floridians flee Hurricane Milton.

Rep. Lauren Daniel Releases Statement on Georgia Supreme Court’s Reinstatement of LIFE Act, Commending Attorney General Chris Carr for his Appeal

October 7, 2024 Official News Releases

State Representative Lauren Daniel (R-Locust Grove) released the following statement in response to the Georgia Supreme Court’s recent decision to reinstate the LIFE Act.

Expert: Government should consider guardrails, not roadblocks for AI regulation

October 7, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The responsible use of artificial intelligence requires the government to implement guardrails, not roadblocks, an expert told Georgia lawmakers last week.

Rockdale County continues to reel from chemical fire

October 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Rockdale County continues to reel after a Sept. 29 chemical fire at BioLab in Conyers.