Georgia State Senate

Athens area senator Bill Cowsert has introduced legislation that would expand the committee’s scope to include former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.

Senate Bill 233 would send $6,000 a year to parents to help cover education related costs including private school tuition.

In brief: Polls open Monday at 8:00 for three weeks of early voting — state lawmakers consider more voting bills — Athens Community Career Academy seeks volunteers — UGA women's b-ball wins final home game

In brief: Thornton arrested after single-vehicle accident on Monday — ACC budget hearings begin — Senate committee advances bill denying some gender-affirming care — lawmakers unveil mental health bill — Black, rural communities at greater risk of heart disease

The state legislature is considering bills to address the problems Georgia’s foster care system faces, including the practice of housing children in hotels or state offices when placements cannot be found.

In brief: What we know (and don't know) after the grand jury report comes out — Clarke Board of Education wants changes to mall agreement — two Clarke high schools get AP honors — Plant Vogtle launch delayed again — Senate bill targets librarians

Georgia cities and counties could be compelled to enforce bans on public camping or sleeping by homeless people under a bill moving forward in the state Senate.

A new state Senate bill would increase the penalties for recruiting someone to join a gang or participate in gang activity.

State lawmakers convene next week for the 2023 session of the Georgia General Assembly

Georgia Senate committee heard from experts at an event this week.