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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.

February dinner fundraiser to support Smyrna Public Safety Foundation

January 27, 2025 Community News

Tickets are now on sale for a dinner fundraiser that will benefit the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation.

Dolezal introduces the ‘Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities’ Act in Georgia to bar men in women’s sports

January 27, 2025 Community News

Proposed legislation in Georgia would require athletes to participate on teams that align with their biological sex at birth.

Robb Pitts: Reflections on the origin of the Carter Center

January 24, 2025 Robb Pitts

It has been nearly a month since former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. With days of heartfelt local, national and global tributes now behind us, I find myself reflecting on his legacy – and my small part in shaping it.