Local Elections
Sample Ballots Now Available for the November 2024 Election
Voters can now view their sample ballots ahead of the upcoming November 2024 election. To view your sample ballot, be sure and visit the state’s […]
Georgia General Assembly
Major Projects
State DOT Commits Funding to Upgrade I-75 in Henry County
A top concern among Henry County residents — the daily traffic congestion on I-75 — is receiving some attention from state leaders. Georgia DOT has […]
Local Elections
Flournoy and Kahaian Win 2024 Primaries for the Georgia House
Henry County voters considered during the May 2024 primary election who should represent them at the State Capitol. There were two contested house primaries and […]
GA General Assembly
Governor Kemp Signs Addy’s Law to Improve School Bus Safety
Governor Kemp signed Addy’s Law during a bill signing in Atlanta on April 23, 2024. Members of the Pierce family joined him for the occasion. […]
GA General Assembly
Governor Kemp Signs Property Tax & Childcare Tax Bills into Law
The childcare tax credit bill, sponsored by State Rep. Lauren Daniel of Locust Grove, is now law. Governor Kemp signed the measure during an event […]
GA General Assembly
School Impact Fees Fail in the Georgia House
A draft constitutional amendment to allow school development impact fees in Georgia failed to receive enough votes in the state house. The state senate approved […]
GA General Assembly
Senator Jones Bill Approved to Increase Penalty for Street Racing
Senate Bill 10, first introduced in 2023 by Senator Emanuel Jones, received final passage in March. The bill increases the penalty for reckless driving and […]
GA General Assembly
Lawmakers Approved Addy’s Law to Increase the School Bus Fine
State lawmakers gave their approval on Thursday to Addy’s Law. The bill increases the fine for motorists who pass a stopped school bus when its […]
GA General Assembly
Rep Daniel Sponsors Bill to Increase the Childcare Tax Credit
Parents in Georgia can receive a little more back from their state taxes, following a bill to increase the childcare tax credit. State Rep. Lauren […]
Roadway Maintenance & Safety
Extra Funding is Now Available for Local Road Repairs
Georgia DOT has now made available $250 million dollars to local governments for road repairs. The funds were part of the Governor’s amended FY 2024 state budget. […]