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Members of the Legislative Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus are set to host a Lunar New Year Day event at the Georgia State Capitol.

Georgia Capitol hosts MLK Celebration of Service on January 17

State Representative Billy Mitchell has announced an event to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Senator Larry Walker III begins sixth term representing Georgia's 20th District

Senator Larry Walker III has been sworn in for his sixth term representing Georgia's 20th District, marking the beginning of his 10th legislative session.

Rep. Park Cannon to host Doula Day at Georgia State Capitol

State Representative Park Cannon, a Democrat from Atlanta and Secretary of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus, is set to host Doula Day at the State Capitol on January 23, 2025.

Legislation seeks to revise pay for temporary district attorneys

State Representative Jordan Ridley has introduced House Bill 35 in the Georgia legislature.

Kenya Wicks sworn in as state senator for Georgia's 34th District

Senator Kenya Wicks was sworn into the Georgia State Senate on January 13, marking the start of her tenure representing Georgia's 34th District.

Governor Kemp outlines 2025 priorities at Eggs and Issues event

Governor Brian P. Kemp addressed the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues event, outlining his legislative priorities for 2025.

Common Cause addresses Southern legislative priorities at press briefing

Common Cause has initiated a series of press briefings titled 'Protecting Democracy in the South.'

Georgia small business owners show increased optimism despite lack of state-specific data

NFIB State Director Hunter Loggins has indicated that small business owners in Georgia are becoming more optimistic about the future.

Kim Jackson becomes first female whip in Georgia State Senate

Senator Kim Jackson has been sworn in as the Senate Democratic Caucus Whip for the 2025-2026 Biennium, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first female Whip in the Georgia State Senate.

Jon Burns re-elected as Georgia's Speaker for another term

Today, Jon Burns was re-elected as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Senator Harold Jones II to respond to Governor Kemp's address on GPB

ATLANTA — On Thursday, January 16, at 7 p.m., the Democratic response to Governor Brian P. Kemp’s State of the State Address will be delivered by Sen.

Georgia legislature begins new session; focus on voting rights

Today marks the beginning of Georgia's 89th legislative session.

Georgia sees December tax revenue rise but adjusted YTD figures show decline

The State of Georgia reported an increase in net tax collections for December, totaling nearly $3.34 billion.

Governor Kemp proposes legislative package focusing on K-12 education enhancements

Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia has unveiled a legislative package aimed at enhancing K-12 education and ensuring the security of classrooms across the state.

Georgia legislators honor Rep. Rhonda Burnough's 50-year sorority membership