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Drivers in Georgia would be able to leave home without their wallet, so long as they bring their smartphone, if legislation that seeks to require police to accept a digital version of drivers’ licenses becomes law.

This week on Athens News Matters:State House District 117 Republican incumbent Representative Houston Gaines joins us to answer your listener questions…

In the State House District 117 race, Republican incumbent Representative Houston Gaines sits down with Chris Shupe to answer your listener questions and…

Millions of Georgians with criminal histories will now be able to get a second chance at having a clean record. Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 288…

This week on Athens News Matters, hear:CCSD Interim Superintendent Xernona Thomas on the district's reopening plansState Rep. Houston Gaines on a proposed…

State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) joins us with an update on the state budget and a proposed hate crimes law as the end of the legislative…

The number of coronavirus cases in Georgia has jumped to 287, up from 197 the day before. That number from the Georgia Department of Public Health also…

Lawmakers in Georgia are broadly backing a measure to keep patients from receiving unexpected medical bills. The House voted 164-4 on Tuesday for House…

Georgia’s state Senate has passed legislation that would protect some patients from receiving unexpected medical bills. The legislation passed Monday…

WUGA’S panel of commentators discusses this year’s session of the Georgia General Assembly as well as an upcoming review of the Clarke County School…