Local governments could be sued if they don’t follow immigration laws, new bill proposes
The murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley by an illegal immigrant sparked a national debate over federal immigration ...
Black History Month: New portrait of Rep. Calvin Smyre unveiled at Georgia State Capitol
Columbus sent Smyre to the Capitol back in 1974 where he quickly caught the eye of longtime House Speaker Tom Murphy, who took him under his wing. His portrait now hangs near Murphy’s. Smyre became ...
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Georgia lawmakers seek laws for state-level restrictions against China
Republican Georgia lawmakers are proposing bills targeting China, including regulations on drones, AI and property.
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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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Poynter welcomes five new members to National Advisory Board
Poynter’s National Advisory Board, including its newest members, will join the Poynter Board of Trustees in convening in St. Petersburg on Feb. 10 and 11 to discuss important issues and trends ...
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Reps. Taylor and Cannon hear State of the Judiciary
This was return to work week at the Gold Dome. Members of the Georgia House of Representatives returned to the State Capitol ...
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Asian Boyz gang member from Lowell admits to role in drug trafficking conspiracy
BOSTON — Federal investigators and prosecutors continue their crackdown on local Asian Boyz gang members ... currently serving a state prison sentence. Identified as 29-year-old Isiah Lyons ...
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Iowa House member dies at 72
STATE REPRESENTATIVE MARTIN GRABER HAS DIED ... WE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT PRAYERS TO HIS ENTIRE FAMILY DURING THIS A member of the Iowa House died Friday morning at the age of 72.
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Synovus Appoints New Northwest Georgia Advisory Board Members
Synovus has appointed two new Northwest Georgia advisory ... from Kennesaw State University. He sits on the board of the Gordon County Historical Society and is a member of the Reinhardt ...
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Arkansas State golf alum Julien Sale off to great start on Asian Tour
The Arkansas State men’s golf alum recorded his first professional victory. Sale became the first Asian Tour member to win in his debut event. Newcomer Julien Sale wins on his Asian Tour debut ...
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Minnesota Democrats sue House Republicans over ‘unlawful’ session
House GOP Leader Rep. Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, is sworn in after being voted in by only Republicans as speaker on the first day of the 2025 Legislature. Democrats' desks were empty in protest ...
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Which Georgia state employees earned the most in 2024?
ATLANTA — Out of the top 15 highest-paid employees of the state of Georgia, only one-third aren’t involved in college sports. That’s based on numbers from the 2024 fiscal year data provided ...