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News Articles: Public Policy

Albany City Commissioner Demetrius Young watches as the State Election Board voted to dismiss charges against him and other volunteers who passed out water and snacks at an early voting site in 2020.

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  • Politics

Black volunteers passing out water at 2020 Albany voting site cleared of wrongdoing

An investigation found Black Voters Matter volunteers broke no rules by handing out water and snacks at an early voting site in 2020. Their accuser might be in legal jeopardy for bringing a pistol to the polls, though.

February 08, 2023
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  • Stephen Fowler
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

Lawmakers: 'Mental Health Day' at the Capitol on Day 10

The Georgia General Assembly looked ahead to the future of mental health legislation in the Georgia on “Mental Health Day” at the Capitol.  

January 31, 2023
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  • Sarah Kallis
A pizza

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  • Business

Georgia Senate bill aims to regulate third-party food delivery industry

Legislation establishing regulations for the fast-growing third-party food delivery industry in Georgia has been introduced in the General Assembly.

January 31, 2023
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By:
  • Dave Williams
Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and The Allman Brothers, makes the case to the Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee.

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  • Music

Keyboardist for Allman Brothers and Rolling Stones makes case for tax incentives for Georgia music

Chuck Leavell has played in two of the most legendary rock and roll bands in history — the Allman Brothers and the Rolling Stones — is now hoping to shine a spotlight on Georgia's legendary music scene.

January 30, 2023
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  • Sarah Rose
At Wednesday’s joint Senate Health, Human Services, Children, & Families Committee meeting, Aubrey Brannen, from the Department of Family & Children Services, pleaded for Senators' help with the "hoteling" issue around the state.

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  • Health

Georgia foster care officials blame ‘hoteling’ problem on health care shortfalls

A legislative hearing about the “hoteling” of foster children in Georgia zeroed in the problems children in state custody face in getting health care.  

January 27, 2023
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  • Rebecca Grapevine
Voters in Bibb County take advantage of Sunday Voting on Oct. 23, 2022 in Macon, Georgia, ahead of the November midterm election.

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  • Politics

An earlier presidential primary could be a boon for Georgia's economy

Georgia's rising political prominence could mean more money, attention and investment in businesses across the state.

January 21, 2023
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  • Stephen Fowler
Gov. Brian Kemp addresses legislative hearings on his $32.5 billion budget proposal remotely from Davos, Switzerland

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  • Politics

Pay boosts, refunds and increased school spending dominate Georgia budget week hearings

Gov. Brian Kemp's $32.5 billion proposal includes more pay raises for state employees, boosts school funding and billions in potential tax refunds.

January 20, 2023
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  • Stephen Fowler
Elementary schoolchildren in a row

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  • Education

Georgia’s circa 1985 K-12 school funding formula set for a redo

The 1985 Quality Basic Education Act guides the state in distributing nearly $11 billion to its 1.6 million public school students, but calls for change have been growing louder in recent years. Since its inception, the state’s population has roughly doubled, and costs for expenses like transportation, technology and counselors have radically changed in the intervening decades.

January 17, 2023
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  • Ross Williams
Mattie Freeland Park, a brand new park in the English Avenue community, was developed with funding through Park Pride’s Grantmaking Program.

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  • News

Atlanta nonprofit grants $2.5 million for park upgrades across the city

Neighborhoods across Atlanta were awarded grants by a local nonprofit to improve their parks and greenspaces.

January 12, 2023
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  • Amanda Andrews
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks about the economy in McDonough July 29, 2022.

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  • Politics

Tax cuts, tackling housing issues and touting new investment: Georgia leaders share 2023 vision

The Georgia Chamber's annual "Eggs & Issues" event recapped successes and previewed priorities with the state's roaring economy.

January 11, 2023
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  • Stephen Fowler
Mayor Andre Dickens

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  • Climate

Atlanta makes international climate leader list

The City of Atlanta has been recognized by CDP as one of 122 cities worldwide taking bold environmental action on climate chage.

January 10, 2023
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
A group of four people with the Georgia Council for Recovery

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  • Mental Health

Georgia Council for Recovery expects more legislation concerning sober living housing

This session, the Substance Use Disorder Policy Partnership will advocate for more resources for substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery.

January 09, 2023
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Sine Die

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  • News

Lawmakers are kicking off the 2023 legislative session. Here’s what Georgians can expect

Monday marks the beginning of a new legislative session and several changes under the Gold Dome that will impact lawmakers’ work.

January 09, 2023
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By:
  • Riley Bunch
Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a ceremonial swearing-in of Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., as his children Chloe and Caleb Warnock hold the Bible, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

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  • Politics

Battleground: Ballot Box | 2023 sees Georgia on the rise in Washington

On this special episode, we travel to Washington, D.C. and speak with Georgia lawmakers who'll play an important role in Congress.

January 06, 2023
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • News

Atlanta City Council approves gun safety measures

The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution this week aimed at increasing gun safety and reducing the number of injuries and deaths from guns.

January 05, 2023
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  • Amanda Andrews
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