Georgia's timber industry has been hit hard by the closure of International Paper's mills, resulting in job losses and decreased demand for timber, prompting state lawmakers to consider new laws and ...

House Bill 1304, which would have exempted "balcony solar" devices from certain regulatory requirements, was not put to a vote in the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee, likely ending ...

The Georgia Senate adjourned abruptly before voting on a bill to ensure data centers pay for the energy infrastructure built ...

The state Senate has passed legislation that would bar students with too many unexcused absences from playing sports and could result in the loss of their driver's license.

The Telfair Museum in Savannah is facing financial struggles due to staff turnover and declining donations, but the board is optimistic about the future with new investments and a search for a new ...

Linda Davis, a special education teacher and mother, found love in Chatham County before her death during an ICE pursuit. Her wife wants her remembered as a gentle person and the parent everyone would ...

Night to Shine is a prom-style event celebrating individuals with special needs, organized by the Tim Tebow Foundation and powered by local students, families, and church members, which provides a ...

The Georgia House passed a bill to create a special committee to study raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 17-year-olds, while stopping short of preventing them from being tried ...

“Chairwoman Smith has established a legislative legacy that will safeguard the environment and natural treasures across our state for future generations to cherish,” said House Speaker Jon Burns, ...

The Georgia House passed eight educational bills, including a plan to send literacy coaches to elementary schools, a high school cell phone ban, a school safety bill, and measures to address college ...

Lemon pepper wings could soon become an official Georgia food, as a bipartisan bill sponsored by state Rep. Eric Bell is considered by lawmakers.

Georgia lawmakers are seeking to cap corporate ownership of single-family rental homes at 500, while also targeting foreign owners, in an effort to address housing costs and make home ownership more ...