The Georgia Senate passed a bill to ban state employee health plans from covering gender affirming care; a judge grants a $500,000 bond for the father of the 14-year-old accused mass shooter at Apalachee High School; officials in Savannah launch a campaign focused entirely around public art.

On the Tuesday, Feb. 11 edition of Georgia Today: State officials lift a suspension on poultry sales following a nationwide bird flu outbreak; Georgia democrats look to increase funding for the state's public schools; and a conversation with historian Bennett Parten on how Georgia became home to the largest emancipation event in American history.

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff held a virtual press conference with Georgia public health experts to express the importance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) following President Trump's executive order directing agencies to remove their websites and data with the CDC.

Infectious disease specialists throughout Georgia have worked rapidly over the past few weeks to respond to a measles outbreak in the metro Atlanta area, according to the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Public Health Departments. 

Legislation backed by Governor Brian Kemp aimed at limiting jury awards in civil suits cleared a state Senate committee last night.

Georgia Democrats yesterday announced new legislation aimed at helping the state's poorest schools through a funding formula.

Coca-Cola's CEO says he doesn't think Donald Trump's new tariffs on aluminum will have much impact on his company's revenue.

The bill to make the Ocmulgee Mounds a national park and preserve didn’t make it into the end-of-year congressional agenda like many hoped.

The former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently urged Gov. Brian Kemp to block a proposed mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge on her way out the door.

State officials and scientists credit the small number of cases so far to Georgia’s longstanding system for disease prevention and response, set up to protect the state's billion dollar poultry and egg industry.

It was a busy day in the Senate and a late start in the House on Day 14. Four bills were voted on in the Senate.

Sherman's march to the sea did more than just burn Atlanta to the ground. It assisted in the emancipation of thousands of enslaved people.

Georgia Democrats announced new legislation designed to increase funding for the state’s schools.

The annual “Healthy Georgia” report from Augusta University’s School of Public Health suggests that Georgia is NOT so healthy.  

North Georgia is expected to get a lot of rain over the next few days.

A Georgia state House member won't face a new election despite a tight race. A judge ruled Monday that there wasn't enough evidence to prove voters who received the wrong ballots swayed the election's outcome.

On the Monday, Feb. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces legislation to abolish USAID; Sen. Jon Ossoff warns of a possible national security risk regarding YOUR data; And a new report highlights the way where you live in Georgia could determines your health.

According to a new poll from Gallup and Emory University, people prioritize health care, safe food and water, and the reduction of chronic diseases like high blood pressure and heart disease.

The Georgia Public Service Commission will hold three public hearings on Georgia Power's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan.

Georgia’s January net tax collections rose by 0.1 percent over January of last year.

The top three trusted sources for public health information are health care providers, doctors and nurses, and scientific research, according to a new poll from Gallup and Emory University.