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News Articles: Gold Dome

Georgia House lawmakers received a visit from a James Oglethorpe reenactor on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Georgia House of Representatives

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'Lawmakers' Day 18: Senate OKs income tax legislation; House on foreclosures, HIV meds

Thursday at the Capitol brought reenactors and taxes. Lots of taxes.

February 13, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Rep. Saira Draper (D-Atlanta) was one of the two House Democrats to speak at a press conference debunking claims made by the federal government over the Fulton County voting documents on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Screenshot

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 17: Discussion of Fulton elections; House on high school NIL, nonpartisan judges

On Wednesday at the Capitol, lawmakers gave their ideas for next steps after new details came to light about an FBI raid at a Fulton County elections warehouse. 

February 12, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, lawmakers gathered for a press conference in honor of HOA, COA & POA Day. Lawmakers advocated for more regulations on homeowners and property owners' associations. Georgia Senate

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 16: Senate debates puberty blockers for minors; House Democrats' affordability agenda

On Tuesday at the Capitol, some old bills came back from the dead in the Senate and sparked controversy. Meanwhile, the House passed procedural bills updating Georgia's code. 

February 11, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Phyllis Jackson of the Moms Demand Action Augusta League spoke at the Capitol on Monday, February 9, 2026, to rally in support of a bill that would ban switches. Screenshot

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 15: Senate OKs teaching on retirement; Moms Demand Action supports gun switch ban

As the session begins to ramp up this month, both chambers passed multiple pieces of legislation on Day 15.

February 10, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Speaker of the House Jon Burns announcing the Early Literacy Act at a press conference on February 5, 2026. Georgia House of Representatives

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 13: House passes budget, intros literacy act; Senate OKs election ethics, unclaimed property

On Thursday at the Capitol, the House and Senate received a visit from Braves player and Hall of Famer, Andruw Jones. It was also Latino Day, where lawmakers celebrated contributions the Latino community has made to Georgia.

February 06, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson pictured giving the State of the Judiciary to the legislature on February 4, 2026. Georgia House of Representatives

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 12: State of the Judiciary; House Republicans introduce Families First initiative

On Wednesday at the Capitol, the House and Senate heard from the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for the first time. The House also unveiled new bills aimed at helping Georgia's families. 

February 05, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Girl Scouts are pictured in the House gallery as they were honored for Girl Scouts Day at the Capitol on February 3, 2025. Georgia House of Representatives

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 11: Senate OKs property tax exemption; House OKs wild hog bill, magistrate court fees

Tuesday was Girl Scout Day at the Capitol and hundreds of scouts filled the Gold Dome. Meanwhile in the chambers, lawmakers passed several bills, including another look at property tax exemption. 

February 04, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
The 2026 Georgia Legislative Black Caucus pictured on February 2, 2026. Georgia Senate

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 10: Debates over 2020 state voter rolls; optometrist loans; seafood transparency

On Monday at the Capitol, we heard more debate over federal access to Georgia voter rolls as bills began to pass in both chambers.

February 03, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Georgia U.S. Congressman Rich McCormick (left) pictured with Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on January 29, 2026. Georgia Senate

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 9: FBI search of 2020 ballots reactions; special license plates for autism

On Thursday, at the Capitol, lawmakers reacted to news out of Fulton County that the FBI had conducted a search warrant and seized hundreds of boxes of ballots from an elections warehouse. 

January 30, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Speaker of the House Jon Burns spoke at a press conference on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, about him backing legislation aimed at reducing property taxes. Georgia House of Representatives

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 8: Legislation to eliminate property taxes; more reactions to national ICE activity

On Wednesday at the Capitol, House Republicans filed legislation that could significantly change property taxes in Georgia. And we heard more debate about the Georgia impacts of the Minneapolis shooting.

January 29, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day Rep. Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs) spoke before the House on the Holocaust on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Panitch is the only Jewish state lawmaker in Georgia’s legislature. Georgia House of Representatives

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 7: Reaction to national ICE activity; International Holocaust Remembrance Day

On Day 7, the House thanked emergency response crews and leadership for handling the winter storm, which brought significant ice to Northeast Georgia.

January 28, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
The Georgia House chamber seen from upper balcony, restored in 2025

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  • Politics

WATCH: A behind-the-scenes look at the state Capitol's summer restoration

When Georgia lawmakers returned to the state Capitol, they entered freshly restored chambers. Over the summer, dozens of workers updated technology, restored woodwork, and brought historic details back to life, including shining Georgia gold.

January 26, 2026
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
Gov. Brian Kemp delivering his final State of the State address as governor in the House Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Georgia House of Representatives

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'Lawmakers' Day 4: Kemp's final State of the State address

It was a wild day at the Capitol on Thursday. It wasn't just the frenetic activity that usually surrounds the governor's state of the state address, but also the Keep Georgia Wild event this morning, which brought its own bit of wild to the Gold Dome.

January 16, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
Gov. Brian Kemp shared his budget priorities at his final Eggs and Issues legislative breakfast as governor on January 14, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Screenshot

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 3: 1st look at Kemp's budget priorities; Legislative leaders prioritize affordability

On Wednesday, lawmakers started the day bright and early at the annual Eggs and Issues Legislative Breakfast. Legislators and business leaders gathered and discussed economic priorities on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

January 15, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Georgia House of Representatives recognized the Korean-American community in Georgia, with members of the community present in the House gallery. Georgia House of Representatives

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  • Politics

'Lawmakers' Day 2: Senate passes first legislation of session; Democrats call to 'unmask ICE'

On Tuesday, lawmakers looked into state approaches to national immigration enforcement questions for Day 2. The Senate jumped to a quick start and passed the first bill of the session. 

January 14, 2026
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By:
  • Sarah Kallis and
  • Tristan Smith
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