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Despite opposition, both chambers pass their proposed redistricting maps

By Jill Jordan Sieder & Tammy Joyner
Dec 01, 2023
It's crunch time for state lawmakers tasked with meeting a Dec. 8 deadline for creating new electoral maps for the Georgia General Assembly and U.S. Congress, also known as redistricting.  Our senior investigative reporters, Tammy Joyner and Jill Jordan Sieder, were covering the special legislative session at the Capitol this week. Joyner is following the ...
House Minority Leader James Beverly, D-Macon, testified at the House redistricting committee meeting on Nov. 30, 2023. (Credit: Jill Jordan Sieder)
On the ground: Day 2 of the Georgia special legislative session 
By Tammy Joyner & Jill Jordan Sieder
Nov 30, 2023
Georgia lawmakers push for repeal of law determining where medical facilities are built
By Tammy Joyner
Nov 28, 2023
Proposed redrawn Senate maps create two new Black districts, threaten two Democrats
By Jill Jordan Sieder
Nov 28, 2023
Lauren Curry becomes first female gubernatorial chief of staff in Georgia history
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By Tammy Joyner
Nov 28, 2023
How to watch today’s tribute service to Rosalynn Carter live; Jimmy Carter expected to attend
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By Jill Jordan Sieder
Nov 28, 2023
Kay Kirkpatrick chairs the Senate Study Committee on Foster Care and Adoption. (Credit: Georgia Senate)
Lawmakers offer fixes for Georgia’s foster care, adoption system
By Tammy Joyner
Nov 28, 2023
Rep. Esther Panitch. (Credit: Georgia House of Representatives)
State Rep. Esther Panitch on combating antisemitism and the responsibilities of representing the Jewish community
By Jill Jordan Sieder
Nov 28, 2023
Rep. Ruwa Romman, D-Duluth, at her desk on Sine Die, the last day of the 2023 legislative session. (Credit: Georgia House of Representatives).
State Rep. Ruwa Romman on her 2024 legislative priorities and what it means to be the first Muslim woman in the House
By Jill Jordan Sieder
Nov 27, 2023
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Investigative
Taliaferro bus door open
Georgia’s struggling school bus system: Finding funds and drivers
By Jill Jordan Sieder
May 08, 2023
Georgia’s aging school buses, bus driver shortage lead to missed classes, meals and safety issues
By Jill Jordan Sieder
May 08, 2023
Are your french fries safe? Georgia senators move to regulate third-party deliveries
By Tammy Joyner
Jan 26, 2023
Georgia’s punishing probation system: Balancing public safety with giving people a second chance
By Jill Jordan Sieder
Jan 03, 2023
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Commentary
Mayor of Plains Boze Godwin and his wife Betty
Commentary: What Jimmy Carter taught me about being a public servant and reading a compass
By L.E. Godwin
Feb 22, 2023
Commentary: He is ‘Mr. Jimmy’ to me
By Michele R. Dunn
Feb 21, 2023
Commentary: Georgia should adopt ranked choice, instant runoff voting
By James Edward Dillard
Feb 15, 2023
COMMENTARY: Engaging Georgia’s Latino voters
By Samuel Aguilar
Dec 20, 2022
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Explainer
Redistricting Georgia 2023: Our continuing coverage
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By Tammy Joyner & Jill Jordan Sieder
Nov 24, 2023
2 key players to watch during Georgia’s special redistricting session
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By Tammy Joyner & Jill Jordan Sieder
Nov 24, 2023
A timeline of what led to Georgia’s special legislative session on redistricting
By Tammy Joyner
Nov 24, 2023
Say what? Terms you may hear during the special session
By Tammy Joyner
Nov 22, 2023
What is a special session of the Georgia Legislature, and why is it happening?
By Tammy Joyner
Nov 22, 2023
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Taxes
Easing into winter: 5 resources to help you prepare for chillier climes
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By Tammy Joyner
Nov 17, 2023
Lawmakers asked to referee fights between cities and counties over local sales tax revenues
By Jill Jordan Sieder
Aug 16, 2023
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Economy & Business
Senators on the occupational licensing study committee heard testimony from nurses, land surveyors and other skilled professionals on Oct. 31, 2023 at the Georgia Capitol. (Credit: Jill Jordan Sieder)
From medics to makeup artists: the state’s onerous licensing requirements
By Jill Jordan Sieder
Nov 01, 2023
Interview no-shows, unqualified applicants impede employer hiring
By Jill Jordan Sieder
Oct 27, 2023
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Social Issues
Civil courts cases nearly back to pre-pandemic norms
By Tammy Joyner
Feb 23, 2023
Legislative Black Caucus seeks to lock in Kemp’s recent efforts to increase diversity in state contracts
By Jill Jordan Sieder
Feb 19, 2023
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Transportation & Public Works
Betty's Creek Road in Rabun County. (Credit: Dopp Kit Media)
7 state-owned bridges you didn’t know were in ‘poor condition’
By Tammy Joyner
Oct 19, 2023
How Georgia’s 8-year-old infrastructure initiative is paying off
By Tammy Joyner
Oct 17, 2023
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Politics & Policy
5 Georgia resources you didn’t know existed
By Tammy Joyner & Jill Jordan Sieder
Oct 25, 2023
Georgia considering occupational licensing reform
By Jill Jordan Sieder
Sep 29, 2023
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Health Care
Nursing homes in Georgia may be required to hire more registered nurses if a proposed federal rule goes into effect.
Health care providers and Gov. Kemp balk at proposed federal rule for staffing nursing homes
By Jill Jordan Sieder
Nov 09, 2023
Medicaid described in 150 words or less
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By Tammy Joyner
Nov 08, 2023
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