Special Session Archives

Photo of the Georgia State Capitol at sunset (Clayton Carte photo).

Legislators Conclude Work to Adopt New District Maps

December 11, 2023 Clayton 0

State lawmakers concluded their 2023 special session on Thursday, December 7. The 2023 special session was to adopt new district maps for Congress and the state assembly. The maps will now be considered by federal […]

Map showing state house districts for Henry County, dated November 28, 2023 (Georgia photo).

Draft Map Has Two Open Georgia House Seats in 2024

November 30, 2023 Clayton 0

Henry County voters could be choosing two new state representatives in 2024, based on a draft map published by the Georgia House. The map would result in two open house seats, one each in McDonough and Hampton. […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […] […]

Lawmakers Meet Wednesday for Special Session on Redistricting

November 27, 2023 Clayton 0

Georgia lawmakers have a special session beginning Wednesday, November 29, on redistricting. The state must redraw its legislative maps after federal courts found the state’s maps violate the Civil Rights Act of 1965. Lawmakers have […]