Georgia General Assembly Archives

Photo shows I-75 North at the Express Lanes Entrance Ahead sign in McDonough, Henry County (AARoads photo).

State DOT Commits Funding to Upgrade I-75 in Henry County

July 18, 2024 Clayton

A top concern among Henry County residents — the daily traffic congestion on I-75 — is receiving some attention from state leaders. Georgia DOT has […]

Photo of the Georgia State Capitol at sunset (Clayton Carte photo).

Flournoy and Kahaian Win 2024 Primaries for the Georgia House

May 28, 2024 Clayton

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 […]

Governor Kemp Signs Addy’s Law to Improve School Bus Safety

April 23, 2024 Clayton

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. […]

Photo shows Rep Lauren Daniel (center) and Governor Brian Kemp (seated) at the tax credit bill signing on April 18, 2024 (Georgia House photo).

Governor Kemp Signs Property Tax & Childcare Tax Bills into Law

April 22, 2024 Clayton

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 […]

Aerial photo of Birch Creek Elementary construction progress as of July 2023 (MEJA Construction photo).

School Impact Fees Fail in the Georgia House

April 4, 2024 Clayton

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 […]

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Senator Jones Bill Approved to Increase Penalty for Street Racing

April 3, 2024 Clayton

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 […]

Photo shows a stop sign displayed on the side of a school bus (stock photo).

Lawmakers Approved Addy’s Law to Increase the School Bus Fine

March 29, 2024 Clayton

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 […]

Photo shows Rep. Lauren Daniel, baby Zane Daniel and Speaker of the Georgia House Jon Burns in a press conference to announce an increase in the childcare tax credit (Georgia House photo).

Rep Daniel Sponsors Bill to Increase the Childcare Tax Credit

March 28, 2024 Clayton

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 […]

Photo of road maintenance (Georgia DOT photo)

Extra Funding is Now Available for Local Road Repairs

March 26, 2024 Clayton

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. […]