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Mike Cameron Announces Re-Election Bid for Georgia House District 1

Monday, March 2

State Rep. Mike Cameron has officially announced his campaign for re-election in Georgia House District 1, asking voters in Walker and Dade counties for another two-year term while pointing to tax relief efforts, local infrastructure improvements, and constituent service as key accomplishments. MIKE CAMERONRepresentative District... Read More.

Georgia Child Welfare Agency Faces $85.7 Million Shortfall as Service Cuts Raise Alarm

Sunday, March 1

Georgia’s child welfare system is grappling with a projected $85.7 million budget shortfall that has triggered widespread service reductions and sparked bipartisan concern at the state Capitol. The crisis centers on the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, which operates under the Georgia Department... Read More.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College to Host Open House Events Across Multiple Campuses

Saturday, February 28

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is inviting prospective students and community members to attend its upcoming Open House events at campuses across Northwest Georgia. The events will give attendees an opportunity to tour labs, meet instructors and staff, and learn how to move from application... Read More.

Georgia House Passes Bill Requiring Weapon Detectors in Public Schools; Local Districts Already Implementing Technology

Thursday, February 26

he state of Georgia has passed legislation requiring all public schools to implement weapon detection systems for students entering campus. According to WTVC-TV, Dade County Schools officials say similar technology is already in place in their district. The system operates through security cameras developed by Avigilon and was funded locally... Read More.

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Georgia House Passes Bill to Accelerate State Income Tax Cut

Wednesday, February 25

The Georgia House of Representatives has approved legislation that would further reduce the state’s income tax rate beginning next year. Lawmakers passed House Bill 1001 on Wednesdau. The measure proposes accelerating a planned tax cut by lowering the state income tax rate by an additional... Read More.

Georgia Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bills Aimed at Protecting Children Online

Wednesday, February 25

Lawmakers in the Georgia State Senate have introduced two bipartisan bills designed to strengthen online protections for children. The legislation follows months of study by the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection, which... Read More.

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Georgia Battles Ranked Vanderbilt in Crucial Conference Clash On K-WIN

Wednesday, February 25

Georgia Battles Ranked Vanderbilt in Crucial Conference Clash On K-WIN The Georgia Bulldogs return to the hardwood Wednesday night for a key SEC showdown as they take on the No. 25 Vanderbilt Commodores. Georgia enters the matchup at 19-8 overall and 7-7 in conference play, looking... Read More.

Georgia Senate Bill Targets Chronic Student Absenteeism

Wednesday, February 25

Georgia lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism in public schools. Senate Bill 513, also known as the Every Day Counts Act, would establish a statewide definition for chronically unexcused students and require intervention measures to improve attendance. Under the proposal, a student... Read More.

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Georgia Lawmaker Proposes ‘Rio’s Law’ to Improve Safety for Drivers with Developmental Disabilities

Wednesday, February 25

A Georgia lawmaker is pushing for new legislation aimed at improving interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with developmental disabilities. The proposal, known as “Rio’s Law,” is being introduced by State Senator Brian Strickland, who says the measure would allow individuals with autism—or families... Read More.

Georgia House Passes Bill to Expand Cellphone Ban to High School Classrooms

Tuesday, February 24

Cellphone use in Georgia’s high school classrooms is a step closer to being banned statewide after lawmakers approved new legislation Tuesday. The Georgia House of Representatives voted 145 to 20 to pass House Bill 1009, which would restrict student access to personal electronic devices throughout the school... Read More.

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Mike Cameron Announces Re-Election Bid for Georgia House District 1

Georgia Child Welfare Agency Faces $85.7 Million Shortfall as Service Cuts Raise Alarm

Georgia Northwestern Technical College to Host Open House Events Across Multiple Campuses

Georgia House Passes Bill Requiring Weapon Detectors in Public Schools; Local Districts Already Implementing Technology

Georgia House Passes Bill to Accelerate State Income Tax Cut

Georgia Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bills Aimed at Protecting Children Online

Georgia Battles Ranked Vanderbilt in Crucial Conference Clash On K-WIN

Georgia Senate Bill Targets Chronic Student Absenteeism

Georgia Lawmaker Proposes ‘Rio’s Law’ to Improve Safety for Drivers with Developmental Disabilities

Georgia House Passes Bill to Expand Cellphone Ban to High School Classrooms

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