The Georgia Department of Education is taking applications for a teacher tax credit in an effort to help the state recruit and retain more educators. GPB’s Amanda Andrews explains.
And Congressional Republicans boycotted a vote on President Joe Biden’s six nominees to the Federal Reserve, including a Georgia native.
Governor Brian Kemp plans to introduce legislation to give parents the right to determine whether their children will wear masks at school.
A Senate panel backed a proposal today that would ban access to abortion pills by mail in Georgia.
And an elevator company opened its North American headquarters today next door to its high-rise elevator testing lab — one of the world's tallest elevator towers.
The three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery are scheduled to be sentenced today. Governor Brian Kemp and State Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey released a letter yesterday saying that school employees no longer have to quarantine after they are exposed to COVID-19, even if they are unvaccinated or test positive for the virus as long as they wear a mask and don't develop symptoms.
Georgia continues to set records for new COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. But, admissions into intensive care units have so far not followed suit. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are planning to visit Georgia next week, where they will deliver speeches urging Congress to pass federal voting laws. A memorial service will be held for the late U.S. Senator Johnny Isaacson in his home city of Atlanta.
Governor Brian Kemp announced today he supports changes to Georgia's gun laws to allow concealed carry without a permit. A new report from Georgia Conservation Voters recommends new protections for ratepayers based on their review of Plant Vogtle. And a company that aims to recycle vehicle batteries will build its first large plant in metro Atlanta, investing $43 million and hiring 150 people.
As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues its spread across the state, one Georgia county has surpassed a grim pandemic milestone.Governor Brian Kemp will push for some new legislation that would loosen requirements to carry a handgun in public, according to The Associated Press. Kemp is expected to appear at a gun shop in Smyrna to announce his support for legislation that would do away with a license to carry a handgun in public, either openly or concealed.
It's inauguration day for Atlanta's 61st Mayor Andre Dickens. Twitter has banned U-S Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) personal account. And, the spike in coronavirus cases due to the Omicron variant in Georgia continues to threaten the state's healthcare system.
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute will focus on "people-first" policies in the upcoming Georgia legislative session. Plans for former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson's memorial announced.