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Failure of speed-zone cameras bill leaves bad blood between House, Senate
An unexpectedly early end to the 2025 General Assembly session Friday night left a bid to put some restrictions on school-zone speed cameras in Georgia ...
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Georgia lawmakers go home early, leaving unfinished business for next year
Georgia legislators clocked out unusually early Friday night, leaving behind stacks of unfinished bills, many of them torn into pieces for the ceremonial throwing of ...
by Kevin Hall, Saturday, April 5, 2025 5:19 pm
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Religious freedom bill headed to Gov. Kemp
The General Assembly has given final passage to controversial religious freedom legislation limiting government intrusion into Georgians' rights to exercise their religious beliefs.
by Kevin Hall, Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:12 am
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Senate Republicans approve big changes to Georgia election law
Georgia's Senate Republicans passed multiple changes to state election law Wednesday after rushing amendments into a bill from the House of Representatives.
by Kevin Hall, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 3:35 pm
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Tifton Fire’s Easter Egg Hunt scheduled April 12
TIFTON — Tifton Fire’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 12, from 2-4 p.m. at Fulwood Park, 817 Prince Ave., Tifton.
by Kevin Hall, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:59 pm
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Federal judge sides with Georgia in ‘water wars’ with Alabama
The state of Georgia has won another legal case in its long-running "water wars" with Florida and Alabama.
by Kevin Hall, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 12:14 pm
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Chamber Spring Focus now available
The Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce Spring Focus 2025 is now available!
by Kevin Hall, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 9:38 am
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Georgia legislature passes comprehensive school safety bill
=ATLANTA – The Georgia legislature on Monday passed a sweeping school safety bill that seeks to identify students who intend to do harm and bolster ...
by Kevin Hall, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 9:29 am
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Legislature votes to make it easier to prove intellectual disability in death penalty cases
ATLANTA – The Georgia legislature threw its support behind legislation that would make it easier for defendants in death penalty cases to avoid execution by ...
by Kevin Hall, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 9:26 am
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Georgia school safety bill nears final passage after Senate vote
The Georgia Senate on Monday passed a sweeping school safety bill that seeks to identify students who intend to do harm and bolster mental health ...