GA General Assembly
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 […]
Georgia General Assembly
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
Extra Funding is Now Available for Local Road Repairs
Georgia DOT has now made available $250 million dollars to local governments for road repairs. The funds were part of the Governor’s amended FY 2024 state budget. […]
Local Elections
A Look Who’s Running for Office in Henry County 2024
Here is a look at who’s running for office in Henry County in 2024. Candidate qualifying occurred during the week of March 4–8. The general […]
GA General Assembly
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. […]
GA General Assembly
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. […]
GA General Assembly
Push to Allow Casinos in Georgia Draws Support of Henry County Leader
Henry County Chair Carlotta Harrell was the latest this week to voice her support for casinos in Georgia. The topic advanced out of senate committee on Thursday, February 22, but it remains to be seen whether the full senate will consider the bill. […]
GA General Assembly
Locust Grove Annexation Approved in State House and Senate
State lawmakers have approved a bill allowing for a legislative annexation in Locust Grove. If the governor signs the bill, then residents will vote in […]
GA General Assembly
State Lawmakers Introduce “Addy’s Law” at the State Capitol
This week, state lawmakers introduced ”Addy’s Law” to change how school districts determine bus routes. The bill follows the passing of an 8-year-old girl, Adalynn […]
GA General Assembly
Locust Grove Annexation Bill Introduced in the State Senate
Senator Rick Williams introduced the Locust Grove annexation bill on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The annexation bill is at the request of city officials to […]
GA General Assembly
Locust Grove Asks Legislators for Annexation
About 2,500 residents could become city residents in 2025, based on an annexation request put forward by Locust Grove. The city is asking the state […]