Opponents are calling on the governor to veto a measure that allows property owners to sue local governments for failing to enforce laws related to homelessness and immigration. Story by @alander.bsky.social

That’s a wrap: What did and didn’t happen on the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session #gapol Story by @journalistross.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social

“So many things are down to the wire. People are fighting for what they want most and what they believe in. And you know at the end of the night, they are going to be people who are elated. There are people who are going to be crushed. There’s going to be everything in between."

A group of reproductive health advocates is challenging a series of state laws that restrict the practice of midwifery in Georgia, arguing that the state unfairly limits a sector of maternal health providers who could help improve access to maternal care. #gapol Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social

House lawmakers are attempting to protect student athletes from eighth grade onward from potential predatory deals with agents, although a bill designed to bolster name, image and likeness rules may be ensnared in election-year politics.

It's Sine Die in the Georgia Assembly, and for many lawmakers, it's also "Seersucker Day," a tradition to wear the breathable fabric that likely dates back to before the Capitol had AC, one Rep said. Another lawmaker said partaking in the tradition helps them get through the expected long day.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Wednesday that some victims of an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme will be repaid for their lost investments, which he described as a rare outcome in cases of fraud.

"What we will not do is skate past the history of my ancestors, my history in this country, of people stolen from across the ocean, many of whom chose the sea rather than to become property of the folks that you seek to defend and memorialize." - Ga state Rep. Tanya Miller, also a candidate for AG.

It’s decision time for the many proposals that have been percolating under the Gold Dome during a legislative session that has been dominated by election-year politics. #gapol

Macon No Kings event ends abruptly when sheriff tries to address concerns about cooperation with ICE, reports @alander.bsky.social

For a look at No Kings protests across the country, check out @statesnewsroom.com's live feed.

An agitated crowd prevented Bibbs County Sheriff David Davis from speaking at No Kings due to the county's agreement with ICE. No Kings organizers met with Davis previously and had asked him to address concerns at the protest.

Meet the dogs of No Kings 3 in Macon, Ga. Annie Bo, a 2.5-year-old black schnoodle, and 4-month old Finn are attending their first protest ever. "Not his last, though," Finn's owner said.

Macon, Ga residents Kim Martin and stepson Landen Martin are attending the No Kings 3 demonstration about 80 miles south of Atlanta because they haven't seen the change yet they hoped to see from the first two protests.

I'm in Macon, Ga for the No Kings 3 demonstration. People are trickling in the Rosa Parks Square downtown.

Your roundup of the week in Georgia politics: Rising tensions, farewell speeches and spirited debates usher in final week of the 2026 session #gapol Written by @journalistross.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social + @jillnolin.bsky.social

A group of environmental organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Georgia Public Service Commission, appealing the December approval of a massive expansion of power infrastructure for Georgia Power. Story by @alander.bsky.social

Call out rates were over 20% at a handful of major airports, according to DHS-- 42.3% in New Orleans 41.5% in Atlanta 39.1% in Houston 38.1% in Baltimore 37.4% at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport 24.7% in Pittsburgh 24.2% in Philadelphia www.newsfromthestates.com/article/airp...

The Georgia Senate unanimously passed a measure that would ban cellphone use on campus for high school students from the morning bell until the dismissal bell, known as a “bell to bell” ban. #gapol Story by @alander.bsky.social

Georgia’s State Election Board unanimously passed a resolution urging state lawmakers to hasten a switch to hand-marked paper ballots, just a day after legislators unveiled a proposal to delay overhauling Georgia’s election system until after the 2026 midterms. Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social

The Senate just gave final approval to a bill suspending Georgia's gas tax for 60 days once signed by Gov. Brian Kemp.

New from The Current GA: A 31-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Kingsland has been charged with attempted murder, the first time that a mother has been charged under Georgia’s restrictive abortion law.

A small town about 45 miles east of Atlanta is pushing back against a massive immigration detention center leaders say will stretch its infrastructure past the breaking point. Story by @journalistross.bsky.social

Georgia House lawmakers push to suspend the state’s gas tax for 60 days, reports @alander.bsky.social #gapol

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies, reports @mayahoman.bsky.social

The Georgia Senate gave final passage to a measure providing up to $500 in income tax rebates to Georgians who filed state income tax returns in both 2025 and 2024.

icymi: The race for Georgia’s next governor seemed to heat up after candidates officially qualified to run in early March. #gapol

“For the patients that this program is designed to serve, it’s not always worked well enough,” said Rep. Mark Newton, an Augusta Republican. “This bill is an effort to make sure that for the patients, this program works better.” Story by @mayahoman.bsky.social #gapol

In this week's roundup: Lawmaker calls it quits, governor’s race brings fireworks, calls for gas tax suspension and more #gapol Written by @journalistross.bsky.social + @mayahoman.bsky.social + @alander.bsky.social

The U.S. Senate passed a bill Thursday with a provision backed by U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock that would ban large corporations from owning too many homes. Story by @alander.bsky.social

Reporting on AI data centers is becoming its own investigative beat. In this new piece from @niemanlab.org, Floodlight’s Evan Simon explains how he used thermal drone imagery to reveal unpermitted gas turbines powering Elon Musk’s xAI facility in Mississippi:

HB 165 is "a vehicle." the intro is about repealing a tax credit on leased vehicles. It never was that, but did waive taxes on some stuff for affordable housing then it became something about disaster losses it'ss now a tax break on manufactured homes #gapol www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/...

icymi: Harris, Fuller advance to a runoff in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress Story by @journalistross.bsky.social from Rome, Georgia.

The Georgia House of Representatives approved a $38.5 billion state budget for next year on Tuesday with significant spending aimed at improving childhood literacy across the state. Story by @alander.bsky.social

The race to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp has officially taken shape now that a crowded field of candidates from both major parties has qualified to run for Georgia’s highest state office. Story by @alander.bsky.social

In a year when Georgians were clamoring for state officials to rein in the unchecked growth of data centers, the Georgia Senate chose to pass a measure that critics say largely maintains the status quo. Story by @alander.bsky.social

The Georgia House of Representatives passed a measure Wednesday that could allow property owners to sue city and county governments if they fail to enforce state laws related to homelessness, public safety and immigration. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

The race is on for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat this week after the major candidates from both parties officially signed up to run. Story by @journalistross.bsky.social.

A sweeping GOP proposal that would overhaul local property taxes failed to pass Tuesday, with nearly all House Democrats opposing the measure over concerns about the impact to public services and schools back home.

Story from @mayahoman.bsky.social: Georgia House, Senate advance bills that critics say could curb ability to protest

The Senate session ended abruptly Thursday just as senators were nearing a vote on a bill aimed at ensuring data centers pay for the energy infrastructure built to accommodate them after it appeared a last-minute alternative measure had the votes to pass. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

Georgia officials on both sides of the aisle are proposing legislation aimed at holding insurance companies accountable when they fall short of the long-held promise of mental health parity. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

The Georgia House on Friday passed a bill to create a special committee to study raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 17-year-olds, but stopped short of taking action to prevent 17-year-olds from being tried as adults. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

Civil rights icon Andrew Young issued a blunt warning Tuesday that liberties won during the 20th Century are under threat, but he also said he believes people today have the necessary tools to protect them. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

Senate Republicans passed a proposal Thursday to reduce the state’s income tax while cutting some of the state’s tax credits for corporations despite Democratic pushback in a hours-long debate. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

Georgia Senate Republicans unveiled a sweeping plan to cut hundreds of millions in corporate tax credits while completely eliminating income taxes for some Georgians and cutting it for others. Story by @alander.bsky.social.

Rick Jackson, who is relatively unknown statewide, pitched himself as a “conservative business leader” capable of breaking up the political establishment “cartel.” Story by @alander.bsky.social

It turns out the race to be Georgia’s next governor is not so set after all. With the primary less than five months away, another prominent candidate has jumped into the contest for the Republican nomination.

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State officials and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing criticism for a lack of information following a jet fuel spill that contaminated the Flint River, which provides drinking water to 400,000 people south of Atlanta and in central Georgia. New from @alander.bsky.social.