ATLANTA (February 13, 2025) — This week, Sen. John Albers (R–Roswell) joined his Senate Republican Caucus colleagues in passing Senate Bill 476 and Senate Bill 477, sponsored by Sen. Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia). These measures will deliver the largest tax relief in Georgia’s history and position the state to completely eliminate the state income tax.
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ATLANTA (February 9, 2026) —On Tuesday, February 10, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) will hold a press conference during Homeowners’ Association (HOA), Condominium Owners’ Association (COA), and Property Owners’ Association (POA) Day at the State Capitol.
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ATLANTA (February 6, 2025) — On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Sen. Donzella James (D–Atlanta) will join Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs, Councilwoman Keosha Bell and Don Mahmood to co-host Operation Winter Warmth. This initiative will help serve residents facing the challenges of the winter season.
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ATLANTA (February 5, 2026) — This week, Sen. Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) introduced Senate Bill 442 to automatically revoke commercial driver’s licenses for noncitizens once their visas expire or after five years. Additionally, the bill would require noncitizens to pass the applicable knowledge and skills tests to renew their commercial driver’s licenses.
Continue reading “Sen. Jason T. Dickerson Introduces Legislation to Update Commercial Driver’s License Standards for Noncitizens”COLUMN: Hodges: Weeks Two & Three Under the Gold Dome
We are now well into the 2026 Legislative Session, and the work under the Gold Dome is moving quickly. Even with winter weather trying to slow things down, the Senate stayed on track and focused on delivering results for Georgians.
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