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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.

Georgia Senate passes bill to provide tax relief for harvesting, selling Hurricane Helene timber

February 19, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Senate unanimously passed a measure to permit local governments in the Hurricane Helene federal disaster area to provide temporary relief from taxes for the harvest or sale of standing timber during the final quarter of 2024 and throughout 2025.

Georgia House signs off on financial relief bills

February 18, 2025 Community News

The Georgia House signed off on several measures that proponents say will give taxpayers some financial relief.

Georgia small business owners ask lawmakers to pass tort reform

February 18, 2025 Community News

A small business group said business owners from across Georgia want lawmakers to stop lawsuit abuse in the state during today’s Small Business Day at the Capitol, hosted by NFIB and the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia.