Politics
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Medical Marijuana Decision Coming Soon
The Georgia Senate is expected to vote on a medical marijuana compromise today. If senators say yes, it could soon be legal for some Georgians to use an oil form of marijuana. The House Bill, drafted by Representative Allen Peake, is more broad and would allow medical marijuana to be used…
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House Bill 225 Could Affect Taxi Drivers
The Athens-Clarke County Commissioners are trying to boost the regulations of local taxi companies. How they decide to do that will all depend on a House Bill, which is awaiting approval in the Senate. This bill would prohibit local governments from enforcing stricter licensing requirements or background checks on for-hire…
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Bill Could Prohibit Smoking With Child in Car
A bill has been passed by the Georgia Senate that would make it a misdemeanor to smoke in a car with a child 15 years or younger. Lt. Drake of the Oglethorpe County Sheriff Office says it might be hard to catch people while they are driving. He says that…
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What Bills Got the Most Attention on Cutoff Day?
Friday was the cutoff day for bills to be passed and sent to the opposite chamber. Many bills were passed, but here are a highlight to a few bills that have gained a lot of attention...
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Alcohol Bill Would Lower Punishments for Underage Drinking
ATHENS, Ga- A bill that would change how underage drinking is handled in the state of Georgia is now one step closer to becoming law. Advocates of the bill believe that the current law is ruining young people’s lives. It passed unanimously through its Senate committee just yesterday. Senate Bill…
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The Religious Liberty Bill
Josh McKoon, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and author of S.B. 129, the religious liberty bill. ATLANTA, Ga- The Georgia Senate is expected to pass the religious freedom restoration act. The bill would change existing Georgia law by making lawmakers justify the burden they may place on religious exercise.…
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New Bill Could End Effort to Ban Plastic Bags
A bill has been passed by the senate of the Georgia General Assembly that would prevent local governments from passing laws that would ban or fine plastic bags sales.
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Kelly Gissendaner Execution Postponed
Kelly Gissendaner's execution was scheduled for Monday night and was postponed after the lethal injection drugs were deemed "cloudy." Another inmate that was set to be executed, Brian Keith Terrell, was also granted a stay.
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Medical Marijuana and House Bill 1
ATHENS, Ga- The Hopkins Family is also supporting the legalization of marijuana. At least, medical marijuana for their daughter, Michala. And that’s the problem that they are dealing with now, not being able to get the cannabis oil for her in Athens. Ryan Garrahan, a family friend, knows how much…
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Underage Alcohol Arrest Reform: Senate Bill 160
http://youtu.be/GiuV8SkiOis ATLANTA, Ga- The consequences of getting caught drinking under age may be going down. Georgia Senate Bill 160 is being voted on tomorrow by Senate committee members. Minors who are caught under the influence may not be spending a night in jail anymore. The penalty would decrease from arrest to…