3 Middle GA school districts declined homeowner tax break on the same day. What it means
School officials said the one-time opportunity to opt out will prevent loss of district revenue and local control over ...
A judge won’t order a new election in a Georgia state House district despite ballot errors
A Georgia state House member won’t face a new election despite a tight race. A judge ruled Monday that there wasn't enough ...
Who is Buddy Carter? Georgia representative proposes bill to rename Greenland
Rep. Buddy Carter of Georgia introduced a bill to rename Greenland. Here's who he is, the district he represents and what he ...
Ga. lawmakers want a cellphone ban in elementary, middle schools
The Distraction-Free Education Act, House Bill 340, would require school districts to create a plan to secure students’ phones while in school.
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Georgia lawmakers reintroduce bills to add funding for schools with students living in poverty
A mostly Democratic group of lawmakers have reintroduced bills to increase public education funding for economically ...
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Evidence of ineligible voters shown in trial over Georgia House race
A judge is considering whether to order a new election after dozens of voters received the wrong ballot in a Georgia House race between Rep. Mack Jackson and Tracy Wheeler.
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Judge rejects Republican candidate’s effort for a redo Georgia House election
A judge ruled Monday against a Republican candidate who sought a new election for Georgia House where dozens of voters received the wrong ballots.
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Forsyth among many districts weighing opting out of statewide homestead exemption
The Forsyth County School District is one of many municipalities that has announced plans to opt out of the new statewide ...
State lawmakers want a cell phone ban in Georgia elementary and middle schools
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia lawmakers are debating a statewide ban on cell phones in schools. The Distraction ...