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'Lawmakers' Day 27: House OKs Trey's Law; Senate passes True Patriotism Universal Student Access Act

The Senate already adjourned for the night on Wednesday, but it's looking like another late night in the House as lawmakers continue to pass as many bills as possible before the Crossover Day deadline. 

March 05, 2026
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  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Senate Bill 240 would change the Georgia state flower from the Cherokee Rose to the native Sweet Bay Magnolia. Adobe Stock Image

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'Lawmakers' Day 26: PB&J Day; House debates ketamine; Senate OKs charges for obstructing roads

Lawmakers took on their highest combined bill count yet. Psychedelics, property taxes and protests all came up, with a side of peanut butter.

March 04, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy (middle) visited the Georgia House of Representatives chambers on February 26, 2026, as pictured with Rep. Will Wade (left) (R-Dawsonville) and Speaker of the House Jon Burns (right) (R-Newington). Georgia House of Representatives

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'Lawmakers' Day 25: Senate addresses chronic absenteeism in schools; House OKs insurance bills

On Thursday at the Capitol, lawmakers got a visit from Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy before diving into over a dozen bills for the day. 

February 27, 2026
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  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
The Senate passed SB 433 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, which would create a special license plate to alert authorities to automobiles driven or occupied by a person with autism. Screenshot

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'Lawmakers' Day 24: Senate debates DNA samples in detention centers; House OKs income tax cuts

It was a big day of debates at the Capitol on Wednesday, covering everything from income tax to immigration detention.

February 26, 2026
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  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to place and fund literacy coaches in all Georgia elementary schools. Adobe Stock Image

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'Lawmakers' Day 23: House OKs cellphone bans, literacy programs, school safety grants

On Tuesday at the Capitol, lawmakers passed key bills dealing with schools and children. 

February 25, 2026
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  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
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