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Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Josh Lamb as the new director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS).

Georgia bill targets rising school absenteeism

Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy has introduced Senate Bill 123 to tackle chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools.

Rep. Carl Gilliard to host heritage day at Georgia State Capitol

State Representative Carl Gilliard of Savannah will host the Gullah Geechee Heritage Day at the Georgia State Capitol.

Rep. Michelle Au to host second school safety press conference

State Representative Michelle Au is set to host a second press conference on school safety, scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Georgia lawmakers propose bill allowing SNAP/WIC use for hygiene products

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 11, 2025

State Representatives Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, and Kim Schofield have introduced House Bill 25, known as the Dignity is Essential Act.

Hilton introduces bill to limit phone use in Georgia's K-8 schools

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 11, 2025

State Representative Scott Hilton of Peachtree Corners has introduced a new bill aimed at reducing distractions in Georgia's public schools for students in grades K-8.

Kemp appoints new state court judge and county solicitor

By Peach Tree Times | Feb 11, 2025

Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced the appointment of Mason Rountree to the Paulding County State Court and Melissa Poole as the Solicitor General of Long County.

NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by GA bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

By Peach Tree Times News Service | Feb 10, 2025

The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.

Rep. Ridley and Commissioner Carter to host town hall meeting in Canton

State Representative Jordan Ridley and Cherokee County Commissioner Benny Carter are set to host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Rep. Rhonda Taylor and A.M.E Church leaders to discuss legislative priorities

State Representative Rhonda Taylor, along with Bishop Michael Mitchell and Supervisor Cordella Mitchell of the Sixth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, will host a press conference to outline their legislative...

Georgia lawmaker proposes ban on school zone speed cameras

State Representative Dale Washburn from Macon has introduced House Bill 225, aiming to ban the use of speed cameras in school zones.

Rep. Carter Barrett receives key committee roles in Georgia House

The Georgia House of Representatives has announced the committee assignments for State Representative Carter Barrett (R-Cumming) for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

Gwinnett House delegation plans February meeting at State Capitol

Members of the Gwinnett House Legislative Delegation are set to meet on February 12, 2025.

Program tackles period poverty among young women in Stonecrest

State Representative Angela Moore has collaborated with the organization Princess and a Pad to introduce a program aimed at addressing period poverty among young women in Stonecrest and Rockdale.

Georgia firefighter associations honor Sen. Jason Anavitarte as legislator of year

Senator Jason Anavitarte has been recognized as the "2024 Legislator of the Year" by both the Georgia State Firefighters’ Association (GSFA) and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC).

PACT Director: Tort reform fights 'Exploitative tactics that drive up prices and hurt hardworking Americans'

Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), said that their Georgia campaign, part of a $10 million national initiative, aims to expose predatory legal practices and support tort reform.

Georgia sees marginal rise in January's tax revenues

The State of Georgia reported a slight increase in net tax collections for January, totaling over $3.05 billion.

Georgia lawmakers propose legislation to boost school funding

Senator Jason Esteves and Representative Phil Olaleye are set to hold a press conference on Monday, February 10, at 12:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Georgia State Capitol's South Steps in Atlanta.

DeKalb delegation to meet with county board of elections at state capitol

DeKalb County House Delegation Chair Karla Drenner and Vice Chair Viola Davis, both representing the Democratic Party, will meet with the DeKalb County Board of Elections.

Rep. Martin Momtahan appointed to Georgia House Judiciary Committee