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Georgia legislation would allow private solar energy investment

February 25, 2025 Community News

Proposed Georgia legislation would allow third-party community solar energy production, helping the state meet its growing energy needs.

Georgia bill would allow people to place themselves on gun restriction list

February 25, 2025 Community News

Democratic lawmakers in Georgia filed legislation to allow residents to place themselves on the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System Firearms Checks List to protect themselves.

Georgia bill would allow for memorial to Black lawmakers expelled after Civil War

February 25, 2025 Community News

The House State Properties Committee unanimously passed a measure to build a monument to Georgia lawmakers expelled from the statehouse after the Civil War.

Dear Georgia lawmakers: Don’t stop at school speed zone cameras

February 24, 2025 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia bill to prevent local jurisdictions from using school zone speed cameras has gained momentum, and for once, lawmakers may act despite what the lobbyists and industry insiders say.

Georgia Senate passes Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025

February 24, 2025 Community News

The Georgia State Senate has approved a measure aimed at reducing back regulations and making the state more business-friendly.

Georgia Senate passes tort reform measure

February 23, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate has passed a measure designed to stop lawsuit abuse and give small businesses stronger legal protections.

Georgia House Education Committee advances Riley Gaines Act

February 23, 2025 Community News

The Georgia House Education Committee on Friday advanced a measure that would prevent biological males from competing against biological females in girls’ sports at every level throughout Georgia.

Georgia committee advances regulatory reform measure

February 19, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee has advanced a measure intended to roll back regulations in the state and make it more business-friendly.

Smyrna officials considering buying former hospital site

February 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

City officials are mulling a plan to spend more than $10 million to buy a 13-acre site that formerly was home to a hospital, according to reports.

Cobb County, Georgia, elections: District 4 race set, runoff in District 2

February 19, 2025 Community News

Incumbent Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield will face off against Republican Matthew Hardwick in the April special general election for the District 4 seat following last week’s primary.