Georgia lawmakers begin 2026 session
(The Center Square) - The first day of the Georgia General Assembly began with its usual welcomes and speeches, but a showdown could be... Read More.
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Burns wants to end homestead property taxes in Georgia
(The Center Square) - Homeowners shouldn't have to "pay rent to the government," House Speaker Jon Burns said in proposing an end to homestead... Read More.
Plan would eliminate tax on Georgia families’ first $100,000 of income
(The Center Square) - Georgia couples filing jointly would see their income tax eliminated on their first $100,000 beginning with the 2027 tax year... Read More.
Republican wins Georgia House seat in special election
(The Center Square) - Republican Bill Fincher on Tuesday defeated Democrat Scott Sanders in a runoff election to represent the 23rd District in the... Read More.
Special election for Greene’s seat set for March 10
(The Center Square) - Former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional seat will be empty at least two months, likely three, as a special... Read More.
Indictment: Lawmaker omitted church paycheck in unemployment claim
(The Center Square) - Former Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett collected nearly $14,000 in unemployment claims related to the pandemic but failed to disclose $905... Read More.
State remains silent on how child protective services will investigate its director’s family
(The Center Square) - In at least one way, Georgia's child welfare agency has treated its chief administrator just like any other parent involved... Read More.
Greene posts about burgers, appropriation bill on final day in office
(The Center Square) - U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene spent her last day in Congress criticizing an upcoming appropriations bill and posting to social... Read More.
Two Georgia state representatives resign
(The Center Square) - Just days before the Georgia General Assembly convenes, two Democrats in the House of Representatives have announced their resignation.
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U.S. Senate races will decide balance of Congress in 2026
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Senate could see a major shakeup in 2026 as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress.
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