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Atlanta, Georgia · AtlantaATLANTA – A legislative study committee recommended Thursday that the state step up its investment in public fishing areas as a way to discourage trespassing on private property. The HouseSee the Story
Lawmakers call for more investment in public fishing areas
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Marietta, Georgia · Marietta“Many Georgians are shifted around unnecessarily,” Sen. Elena Parent said. “It’s a shell game that’s not really giving Black voters more opportunity,”See the Story
Georgia Republican-drawn legislative maps come under fire as unfair to Black voters
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Falmouth, Massachusetts · FalmouthATLANTA – A committee made up of Georgia lawmakers, health-care executives, and an insurance industry representative Tuesday recommended repealing the state law governing hospital construction and medical services. The SenateSee the Story
State Senate study committee recommends repealing CON law
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Brian Kemp · Henry CountyTrey Kilpatrick ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp’s chief of staff is headed to an executive position with Georgia Power. The Atlanta-based utility Tuesday named Trey Kilpatrick senior vice president ofSee the Story
Gov. Brian Kemp's chief of staff moving to Georgia Power
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Atlanta, Georgia · AtlantaThe Georgia Senate Foster Care & Adoption Study Committee has set forth its recommendations. More than 11,000 children are in foster care in Georgia. The committee's recommendations include increased salaries, more training to include trauma informed care, and more resources to connect to nongovernmental groups that provide services to at-risk families.See the Story
Foster care study committee makes recommendations
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Atlanta, Georgia · AtlantaATLANTA – A federal appellate court has upheld the method Georgia uses to elect members of the state Public Service Commission (PSC), reversing a lower-court ruling. In a decision handedSee the Story
Appellate court upholds statewide PSC elections
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Atlanta, Georgia · AtlantaATLANTA – Georgia Democrats scored minimal gains in the General Assembly in last year’s elections – and even lost one congressional seat – despite population growth during the last decadeSee the Story
Redistricting special session likely to boost Democrats
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Rosalynn Carter · AtlantaATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp is assigning Georgia National Guard troops and other state resources to help with the “logistical challenges” associated with ceremonies and services to honor the lateSee the Story
Kemp issues executive orders for Rosalynn Carter funeral ceremonies
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