Announcements
State Rep Santos to Host a Local Swearing-In Ceremony
State Rep Mary Ann Santos will host a local swearing-in ceremony on Monday, February 3, at 6:30 pm. Rep Santos represents the McDonough area at […]
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A Look Who Represents Henry County at the State Capitol
State lawmakers returned to the Capitol this week to start the 2025 session. Several new members to the house represent portions of Henry County. In […]
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Governor Kemp Signs Addy’s Law to Improve School Bus Safety
Governor Kemp signed Addy’s Law during a bill signing in Atlanta on April 23, 2024. Members of the Pierce family joined him for the occasion. […]
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Governor Kemp Signs Property Tax & Childcare Tax Bills into Law
The childcare tax credit bill, sponsored by State Rep. Lauren Daniel of Locust Grove, is now law. Governor Kemp signed the measure during an event […]
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School Impact Fees Fail in the Georgia House
A draft constitutional amendment to allow school development impact fees in Georgia failed to receive enough votes in the state house. The state senate approved […]
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Senator Jones Bill Approved to Increase Penalty for Street Racing
Senate Bill 10, first introduced in 2023 by Senator Emanuel Jones, received final passage in March. The bill increases the penalty for reckless driving and […]
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Lawmakers Approved Addy’s Law to Increase the School Bus Fine
State lawmakers gave their approval on Thursday to Addy’s Law. The bill increases the fine for motorists who pass a stopped school bus when its […]
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Rep Daniel Sponsors Bill to Increase the Childcare Tax Credit
Parents in Georgia can receive a little more back from their state taxes, following a bill to increase the childcare tax credit. State Rep. Lauren […]
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Counties Can Ask for Six-Year T-SPLOST Under House Bill
The Georgia House has approved a bill allowing counties to have a six-year transportation SPLOST program. Right now, T-SPLOST programs are limited to five years in length. The state senate will next consider it. […]
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Lawmakers Considering Changes to the School Zone Speed Cameras
Georgia lawmakers are considering changes to the school zone speed cameras. Changes include limiting the time when they can operate. […]