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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.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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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.
Photo by Kelly Sikkema

Photo by Kelly Sikkema

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Gov. Brian Kemp signs $1B tax rebate

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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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Photo by Benjamin Davies

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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.
Georgia Power’s Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle.

Georgia Power’s Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle.

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Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion reaches key milestone

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The first of two new nuclear reactors being built at Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle has reached a key step toward going into service this spring, the Atlanta-based utility announced Monday.
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Photo by Kimberly Farmer

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State Senate passes educational voucher bill

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The state Senate Monday approved a bill that would provide Georgia students residing in low-performing school districts $6,000 to spend on private school tuition. “This is a money-follows-the-child bill,” said Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, who sponsored the “Georgia Promise Scholarship Act.