Politics
Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Gas Tax Suspension, $1.2 Billion Tax Rebates Into Law
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed a pair of major tax relief measures into law, approving a 60-day suspension of the state’s gas tax and a...
Politics
Georgia House Passes Gas Tax Suspension Bill as Prices Surge; Measure Heads to Senate
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers have moved to provide relief at the pump, with the Georgia House of Representatives approving a temporary suspension of the...
Politics
Georgia General Assembly Unanimously Approves Tax Rebates of Up to $500
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers have unanimously approved a new round of income tax rebates worth up to $500 per household, advancing a key piece...
Politics
Georgia Student Free Speech Bill Inspired by Charlie Kirk Advances in Legislature
TLANTA — Georgia lawmakers are advancing legislation that would expand free speech protections for public school students, allowing them to engage in political expression...
Politics
Harris, Fuller Advance to April 7 Runoff in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District Special Election
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — Voters across northwest Georgia, including Paulding County, will return to the polls April 7 after no candidate secured a majority...
Local News
Douglas County Commissioners Reject Data Center Proposal Over Traffic and Health Concerns
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — Douglas County officials have denied a proposal to build a large data center campus, citing concerns about traffic, public safety,...
Politics
Georgia House Passes Bill Allowing Pharmacists to Dispense Birth Control Without Prescription
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Georgia House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday that would allow pharmacists across the state to dispense certain forms of birth...
Politics
Georgia House Advances Bill Creating Felony for Obstructing Police With Vehicle; Senate Passes Measure Targeting Street-Blocking Protests
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that would create a new felony charge for obstructing a law enforcement...
Education
Georgia Senate passes bill tying student driver’s licenses to school attendance
ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate has approved legislation aimed at cracking down on chronic absenteeism in public schools, including a provision that could prevent...
Politics
Businessman Brian Stover announces run for Congress in Georgia’s 14th District
NORTHWEST GEORGIA — Local businessman Brian Stover has announced his campaign for Congress in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, entering the race as what he...
Local News
Douglasville Mayor Touts Progress, Unveils Ambitious Vision in State of the City
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (West Georgia Times) Standing before a packed audience at the Douglasville Conference Center on Thursday evening, Rochelle Robinson delivered a confident message:...