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Harris and Fuller in April 7 runoff for Greene’s former post

Wednesday, March 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - It didn't take long Tuesday night for the runoff in Georgia's 14th U.S. House District election to be decided, as Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris had early leads. ... Read More.

Georgia’s $38.5B spending plan clears House

Tuesday, March 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Georgia House of Representatives passed a 2027 fiscal year budget that includes $60 million for school literacy programs and $101 million more than last year for the Department of Corrections. ... Read More.

Hand-marked ballots, statewide grand jury legislation fails in Senate

Monday, March 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A bill requiring hand-marked ballots for the November general election failed in the Georgia Senate, prompting questions about how the state will count ballots without using QR codes. ... Read More.

Georgia’s May 19 primaries set

Friday, March 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Qualifying for Georgia's May 19 primaries ended Friday, setting up contests for some of the state's top offices. Elections will be held for governor, lieutenant... Read More.

Senate passes data center bill that would end $2.5B tax breaks

Friday, March 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A bill that would end tax breaks for data centers and keep ratepayers from footing the energy bills, made it through the Georgia Senate on Friday. ... Read More.

Report shows Georgia exports up 12.7%

Thursday, March 5 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia is exporting more than ever before, sending out $60.2 billion in goods to other countries during 2025, according to a new report. But the... Read More.

Georgia police department requires training in gender ideology

Thursday, March 5 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Georgia police department that fired an officer for asking a biological male to stay out of a women's restroom will begin putting all its officers through sensitivity training this month. The mandatory "LGBTQIA+" class will push several... Read More.

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Harris and Fuller in April 7 runoff for Greene’s former post

Georgia’s $38.5B spending plan clears House

Hand-marked ballots, statewide grand jury legislation fails in Senate

Georgia’s May 19 primaries set

Senate passes data center bill that would end $2.5B tax breaks

Report shows Georgia exports up 12.7%

Georgia police department requires training in gender ideology

Senate passes homeowner’s association bill

Kemp’s signature clears the way for tax rebates

Bill would move Georgia to hand-marked ballots for November election

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