Bill banning transgender girls from playing in girls' sports passes Georgia Senate
But in the end, Senators passed SB 1 to ban transgender girls from playing girls' sports in Georgia public schools and colleges. Transgender sports is a big campaign issue for Republicans but two Democrats crossed the aisle to vote for it as well.
Georgia lawmakers advance a bill to prevent transgender women from competing in women's sports
ATLANTA — A day after Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones stood with President Donald Trump in Washington as he signed an executive order intended to prevent transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, he returned to Georgia where state Senate Republicans made a similar move.
Georgia Senate approves bill banning trans girls, women from female sports
The Georgia Senate passed legislation Thursday to ban transgender girls from competing on teams that do not match their sex assigned at birth.
Georgia Senate advances bill to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports
A state Senate bill that would bar transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports in Georgia moved one step closer to becoming law on Thursday.
The Transgender Care Fight Targets More Adults as Georgia and Other States Weigh Laws
Conservatives’ nationwide offensive against transgender care is increasing trying to cut off care for transgender adults, and a panel of Georgia lawmakers has become the first in 2025 to move forward
Georgia's transgender sports bill
It was a victory for Republican lawmakers at the state Capitol. The state senate passed a bill banning transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports. Two Democrats joined Republicans in voting for the controversial legislation.
Georgia Senate Republicans pass bill to ban transgender athletes from girls sports teams
ATLANTA – The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate moved to purge transgender athletes from female teams Thursday in a near ...
State senators introduce TREES Act to help with timber recovery in Georgia after Hurricane Helene
In response to the widespread devastation of Hurricane Helene to Georgia’s farming and timber industries, several state ...
Senate passes bill banning men from girls' sports
The Georgia Senate passed a bill Thursday that bans males from participating in female sports by a vote of 35-17. Senate Bill ...
Georgia state senate is doing its part to help Kirby Smart keep the Dawgs on top
As if Kirby Smart needed another advantage in recruitment, his Georgia Bulldogs are about to benefit tremendously from a ...
'This time feels different' | Georgia makes 7th push for sports betting
Central Georgia residents say they're ready for legal wagering, as state senators propose a 20% tax rate and gambling ...
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Bill that targets 'sanctuary cities', threatens lawsuits, advances in Georgia Senate
The state Senate bill aims to penalize so-called "sanctuary city" policies by removing sovereign immunity protections.
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Georgia Senators Revive Sports Betting Push
Following years of failure, four senators introduced a new constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting in Georgia.
Georgia House Moves to Boost Spending on Hurricane Helene Relief
Georgia’s state House wants to spend more on Hurricane Helene relief and is cutting some of Gov. Brian Kemp’s prison and ...
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'Kirby Smart bill' aims to help Georgia football, other state programs with tax exemption
The sponsor of a Georgia Senate bill that would exempt college athletes from state income tax for NIL compensation is calling ...