Some Georgia Republicans want to create a new city in unincorporated northeastern Gwinnett County, but at least one Democrat says this is tantamount to the next Buckhead cityhood movement.
School choice, a possible Medicaid expansion, certificate of need repeal and tort reform will be among the issues Georgia lawmakers are likely to debate when the General Assembly reconvenes on Monday.
A state senator is expected to introduce legislation allowing Georgians to decide on a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling, sports betting, and pari-mutuel wagering.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded Savannah a more than $30.1 million Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant to address drainage issues in a pair of city neighborhoods.
The head of a Georgia association representing craft beer brewers in the state said recent closures of breweries might prompt state lawmakers to act during next year’s session.
The Georgia Public Service Commission has signed off on an agreement that will leave Georgia Power ratepayers with a $7.5 billion bill for Plant Vogtle construction costs.