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Northeast Georgia News
Georgia Bills Seek Special Licenses for Non-U.S. Citizens
Two bills in the Georgia State Legislature seek to visibly differentiate driver’s licenses held by non US citizens. SB 161, introduced by Senator Frank Ginn, proposes that non US citizens be issued vertically oriented licenses, while HB 324, introduced by Representative Alan Powell, proposes that the licenses of non US…
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In-Depth
5 More Legislative Pieces Pass Through Georgia’s Legislature
It’s Sine Die week, and the end of the Georgia legislative session is imminent. Here is the status of a few bills and resolutions. \t HR 1564 \t Resolution summary: A resolution that encourages local boards of education, governing bodies of nonpublic schools and governing bodies of a charter school to adopt…
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Georgia Legislature Discuss Legalizing Marijuana
ATHENS, GA- The state of Georgia may soon look at a bill regarding the legalization of medicinal marijuana. Athens, GA House Rep. Regina Quick gives her point of view on the subject. \n