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A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year’s legislative session gained final passage in the General Assembly March 21. (Photo from Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of the State address earlier this year via Gov. Kemp’s office)

A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year’s legislative session gained final passage in the General Assembly March 21. (Photo from Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of the State address earlier this year via Gov. Kemp’s office)

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Tort reform gains final passage in General Assembly

Dave Williams - Capitol Beat News Service
Thursday, March 27, 2025
ATLANTA - A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year’s legislative session gained final passage in the General Assembly March 21.
Photos submitted by Georgia DDS The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is reminding customers that if they have a gold star (below) or a black star (above) in the upper right corner of their Georgia driver’s license or ID card, they have a REAL ID.

Photos submitted by Georgia DDS The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is reminding customers that if they have a gold star (below) or a black star (above) in the upper right corner of their Georgia driver’s license or ID card, they have a REAL ID.

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Georgia Department of Driver Services clarifies REAL ID compliance

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Submitted by Susan Sports  Department of Driver Services   The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is reminding customers that if they have a gold star or a black star in the upper right corner of their Georgia driver’s license or ID card, they have a REAL ID.
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Smartphones could have statewide ban in Georgia schools

News Staff
Monday, March 24, 2025
By Ty Tagami Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA – A societal backlash against the dizzying distraction of smartphones has gained momentum in the General Assembly, where legislation to ban the devices in schools remains in play after last week’s deadline to move bills between...