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Georgia Senate to consider ‘simple’ bill to remove sovereign immunity for officials who flout state sanctuary ban

February 4, 2025 Community News

Georgia lawmakers have started considering a measure to increase penalties for Georgia sanctuary cities that flout state and federal laws.

Georgia lawmakers to consider Riley Gaines Act

February 4, 2025 Community News

Georgia leaders are considering a measure that would bar biological males from competing on sports teams designated for girls and women at every level.

Georgia bill would designate collard greens as state’s official greens, ‘potlikka’ as official dipping sauce for official bread

February 4, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia collard greens are a tradition and a hardy, nutritious vegetable that grows easily in our climate and are also known as “True Southern.”

Georgia officials announce school safety plan following September school shooting

February 4, 2025 Community News

Georgia officials have unveiled a comprehensive school safety plan that mandates statewide participation in a new student information-sharing and safety database and that penalties those who make terroristic threats.

Atlanta City Council passes measure to establish clear OIG protocols

February 3, 2025 Community News

The Atlanta City Council on Monday unanimously voted to advance legislation that establishes clear protocols for the Office of Inspector General.

Who is excited to talk about tort reform?

February 1, 2025 Todd DeFeo

Tort reform is one of those issues that few in the general public are excited to debate.

Georgia senator announces creation of Cobb County delegation

January 31, 2025 Community News

Georgia Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, announced the creation of a state Senate delegation for Cobb County.

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.