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Georgia Senate tackles swatting, fentanyl trafficking

March 1, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Senate this week passed a measure to increase the penalty for swatting and also created a new criminal offense to target fentanyl dealers.

Georgia looking to eliminate grade crossings

January 30, 2024 The Center Square

Georgia officials are exploring ways to address blocked railroad crossings, including working with railroads to install more sidings and eliminate grade crossings.

Georgia lawmaker plans ‘Second Amendment Lawsuit Protection Act’

January 24, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would give liability protection to property owners and gun manufacturers from “frivolous lawsuits.”

Georgia has a ‘generational opportunity’ to invest in transportation

January 22, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia has a “generational opportunity” to further invest in transportation projects statewide, the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee said on Monday.

Road project costs are on the rise in Georgia

January 18, 2024 The Center Square

With inflation hitting every corner of the marketplace, including local road projects, as state officials look to designate more tax dollars for transportation, Georgians will see less bang for their buck.

Atlanta officials: Taxpayers won’t pay more for training center

January 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta officials on Wednesday reaffirmed that city taxpayers will not be responsible for additional costs related to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which has been the scene of often violent opposition.

How South Carolina is funding $500M in bridge upgrades

January 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s 2024-25 executive budget includes $500 million for bridge upgrades, spending the governor says is necessary because of the state’s “booming economy and rapid population growth.”

Kemp proposes $1.5B more for transportation department projects

January 11, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans to recommend an additional $1.5 billion in state funds for the Georgia Department of Transportation for projects that “directly help move commuters and freight.”

Georgia’s first sports betting bill of the season moves

January 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities passed a measure to authorize sports betting in the state.

Will the proposed Mulberry incorporation push be the next Buckhead?

January 10, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Some Georgia Republicans want to create a new city in unincorporated northeastern Gwinnett County, but at least one Democrat says this is tantamount to the next Buckhead cityhood movement.