Georgia government news

Georgia Governor Signs Bill Allowing Legal Fee Recovery for Defendants

News Summary Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed Senate Bill 244, enabling criminal defendants to recoup attorney fees if their…

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Georgia Legalizes Human Composting for Eco-Friendly Burials

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has signed a new law making human composting, also known as terramation, legal in Georgia…

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Georgia Power Advances Controversial Power Line Project

News Summary Georgia Power has decided to proceed with the installation of high-voltage power lines in the historic Howell Station…

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Federal Appeals Court Hears Voter Intimidation Case

News Summary A federal appeals court recently conducted hearings on Fair Fight Action's lawsuit against True the Vote, alleging violations…

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Georgia Enacts Law Protecting Bayer from Roundup Lawsuits

News Summary Georgia has passed legislation that protects Bayer AG, the maker of the weedkiller Roundup, from lawsuits regarding consumer…

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Georgia’s New Legislation Targets Foreign Influence

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has enacted legislation in Georgia aimed at curbing foreign adversaries' impact on business and land…

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DeKalb County Faces Challenges Amid Tariff Pause and Rate Hikes

News Summary DeKalb County residents are impacted by a recent pause on tariffs on Chinese imports announced by the Trump…

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Governor Kemp Signs Workforce and Education Bills in Georgia

News Summary Governor Brian P. Kemp has signed four significant bills aimed at strengthening Georgia's workforce and educational framework. These…

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Georgia Insurance Commissioner Joins U.S. Senate Race

News Summary John King, Georgia's Insurance Commissioner, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in a bid to challenge…

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Georgia Enacts Legislation for Hurricane Relief and Support

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has signed important legislation aimed at assisting forest landowners and rural communities affected by Hurricane…

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