Democrats pitch expansion of child tax credit

ATLANTA – The annual federal child tax credit will shrink in half at the end of the year, falling to $1,000 if Congress does not intervene. Most of the Democrats in the U.S.

Legislation targets investors who own vast swaths of Georgia housing stock

ATLANTA – Out-of-state investors own tens of thousands of houses in Georgia, and lawmakers tried to limit the number due to concerns about decaying properties and diminished options for would be homeowners.

Gov. Brian Kemp signs pair of tax bills on tax day

SMYRNA – Gov. Brian Kemp had a pithy message as he signed two tax relief bills Tuesday. “Tax cut bill on tax day,” the Republican governor exclaimed as he prepared to sign legislation accelerating income tax reductions the General Assembly put in place last year.

Failure of Powell’s speed-zone cameras bill leaves bad blood between House, Senate

ATLANTA - An unexpectedly early end to the 2025 General Assembly session Friday night left a bid to put some restrictions on school-zone speed cameras in Georgia on the shelf until next year.

Georgia lawmakers go home early, leaving unfinished business for next year

ATLANTA – Georgia legislators clocked out unusually early Friday night, leaving behind stacks of unfinished bills, many of them torn into pieces for the ceremonial throwing of confetti that marks the final moments of a legislative session.

Georgia legislature passes comprehensive school safety bill

ATLANTA - The Georgia legislature on Monday passed a sweeping school safety bill that seeks to identify students who intend to do harm and bolster mental health services for them.

State Senate puts its stamp on ‘26 budget

ATLANTA - The Georgia Senate passed a $37.7 billion fiscal 2026 state budget Friday that will require some compromises with the state House of Representatives on state spending, particularly on prisons and education.