Tag: legislation
Period Poverty Creates Barriers, Deepens Inequality in Athens
Caroline Pruitt isn’t much of a planner, except when it comes to her periods. ...
Georgia Hate Crimes Legislation Stalls in Senate, Proponents Hope for Passage in 2020
The state’s first hate crimes bill, HB 426, passed the Georgia House but stalled ...
Proposed Georgia Bill May Save Animals’ Lives in the Heat
A bill introduced in the Georgia Legislature last month would limit liability for people ...
Mental Illness, Public Forum Issues Part of Georgia Legislation Action
In legislative news, your mental health information will now remain in the FBI’s National ...
UGA President Weighs in on Halting Bars, Apartments Downtown
The Athens-Clarke County moratorium that was put in effect earlier this month is still ...
Athens-Clarke: Alcohol Ordinance Passes After Months of Legislation
In an effort to end discrimination in Athens-Clarke County, the alcohol license ordinance passed ...
Sine Die: Last Day of Legislation For Georgia Lawmakers
Today is the last day of legislation for the Georgia General Assembly, or “Sine Die.” Today’s ...
Georgia Senate to Discuss ‘Justice for Rape Victims’ Bill
The Georgia State Senate will meet Tuesday and on its schedule is a bill that ...
‘Campus Carry’ Bill Passes Georgia House and Senate
GEORGIA — Governor Nathan Deal released a statement Monday about the “campus carry” bill, House ...
Autism Awareness Spreads in Athens, Georgia Senate
ATHENS — After two years of deliberation, the Georgia Senate passed a bill that ...
‘Todd Gurley Bill’ Heads to Governor’s Desk
ATLANTA — The "Todd Gurley Bill" is now on it's way to the governor's ...
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