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State Representative Saira Draper, a Democrat from Atlanta, has been elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as the House Minority Caucus Chief Deputy Whip.

House committee on disaster mitigation to meet in Savannah

The House Disaster Mitigation and Resilience Study Committee is scheduled to convene for a meeting in Savannah.

Sam Park re-elected as House Minority Whip by Georgia Democrats

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus has confirmed Sam Park as the House Minority Whip for another term.

Senate special committee schedules third hearing on women’s sports protection

The Senate Special Committee on the Protection of Women’s Sports is set to hold its third hearing on Thursday, November 21, at 9:00 a.m. The committee, chaired by Senator Greg Dolezal from Cumming, will convene at the State Capitol in Atlanta.

Governor Kemp announces multiple judicial appointments across Georgia

Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced several judicial appointments, filling vacancies across various courts in Georgia.

Georgia's property tax revenues up 6% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Georgia collected $212 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

House and Senate committees to discuss veteran benefits in Augusta

The House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee, led by State Representative Josh Bonner, and the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee, chaired by State Senator Chuck Payne, are set to convene for a joint meeting.

Joint committee on defense and veterans affairs to meet in Augusta

The Joint Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee is scheduled to hold its second meeting on Tuesday, November 19, at 10:00 a.m. in Augusta.

Georgia House Democratic Caucus cancels leadership announcement press conference

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus had planned to hold a press conference today, November 14, 2024, at the Georgia State Capitol.

Carolyn Hugley elected as Georgia House Minority Leader

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus has chosen State Representative Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) as the House Minority Leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative term.

House Democratic Caucus elects leadership for 2025-2026 term

The House Democratic Caucus convened in Atlanta to select its leadership for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative term.

Park Cannon re-elected as Georgia House Minority Caucus Secretary

The House Democratic Caucus has re-elected State Representative Park Cannon from Atlanta as the House Minority Caucus Secretary.

Georgia's combined tax revenues down 4.4% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Georgia collected $7.6 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Kim Schofield joins WeLoveU Foundation's blood drive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

State Representative Kim Schofield participated in the WeLoveU Foundation's blood drive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on September 15, 2024.

Senate study committee concludes firearm storage review

Tomorrow, November 14, the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage will convene for its final meeting to adopt the committee report.

Georgia bill proposes liability insurance for assault weapon owners

State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver of Decatur has announced a proposed bill aimed at requiring liability insurance for owners of assault-type weapons in Georgia.

Kim Schofield launches media initiative highlighting young voices across Georgia

State Representative Kim Schofield has announced the launch of the "I Pledge" Civic Engagement Media Initiative.

Senate committee meeting on corrections facilities scheduled for November 15