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Bill raising truck weights passes General Assembly

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Legislation raising the legal weight limits on commercial trucks hauling certain types of cargo in certain parts of Georgia was one of the last to gain final passage during this year’s General Assembly session.
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Legislative newsletter – week 12

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
On Monday, March 20, the Georgia House of Representatives reconvened under the Gold Dome for our last full week of the 2023 legislative session. The end of session is quickly approaching, and we will reach Legislative Day 40, also known as “Sine Die,” on March 29.
The Georgia General Assembly ended its 40-day session shortly after midnight March 30. (Photo courtesy of the Georgia General Assembly)

The Georgia General Assembly ended its 40-day session shortly after midnight March 30. (Photo courtesy of the Georgia General Assembly)

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General Assembly session the usual combo of triumphs, defeats

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The General Assembly passed much of Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative agenda for 2023 during the 40-day session that ended shortly after midnight March 30.
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Legislative newsletter – week 11

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
During these final days of session, my colleagues and I have turned our focus toward reviewing Senate legislation that passed before the Crossover Day deadline.
The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation March 20 that would impose mandatory minimum sentences for gang recruitment. The bill now heads back to the Senate for final approve from the Georgia General Assembly before being given to Gov. Brian Kemp and signed into law.

The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation March 20 that would impose mandatory minimum sentences for gang recruitment. The bill now heads back to the Senate for final approve from the Georgia General Assembly before being given to Gov. Brian Kemp and signed into law.

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House approves bill requiring mandatory minimum sentences for gang recruitment

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation Monday imposing mandatory minimum prison terms for gang recruitment. The bill, which originated in the state Senate, would require judges to impose prison sentences of at least five years on those convicted of recruiting gang members.
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Legislative newsletter – week 10

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
My colleagues and I passed out more than 50 bills and resolutions on crossover day. We continued to convene on the House floor throughout the week, where we heard Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs deliver the State of the Judiciary address.
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Gov. Brian Kemp signs $1B tax rebate

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp wasted no time signing the $1 billion state income tax rebate the General Assembly passed this week. The Republican governor put his signature on House Bill 162 late Tuesday, just hours after the Georgia Senate gave the legislation final passage. “While some in Washington D.C.
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Georgia Ag Week celebrates farmers’ many contributions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Georgia farmers grow crops, livestock and timber that feed, clothe and shelter us. That’s why Georgia Farm Bureau and other ag organizations across the state will observe Georgia Ag Week March 20-24 and celebrate National Ag Day on March 21.
Taking the 8U Georgia State Wrestling Championship is Knox Payne.

Taking the 8U Georgia State Wrestling Championship is Knox Payne.

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Seven year old wins Georgia State Wrestling Championship

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Hartwell native, Knox Payne, is now a Georgia Wrestling State Champion, after winning it all in Perry, Ga., on March 5. Payne is in just his second year of wrestling and competed last year in the state competition in the 6U division, but was quickly eliminated after losing both matches.