Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's final State of State address
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A bill being presented to the Georgia General Assembly could shift control of the investigators looking into an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme. Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gray spoke exclusively with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who is questioning lawmakers’ motivation.
When Rep. Akbar Ali won a runoff special election in December for a Gwinnett state House seat, the 21-year-old became the youngest lawmaker in the Georgia General Assembly. Ali represents House District 106, which covers portions of Lawrenceville and Snellville.
A state legislator from the Columbus area has been outspoken about two controversial issues making news during the first week of the 2026 Georgia General Assembly in Atlanta: Whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents should be allowed to wear masks while making arrests in Georgia.
A bill limiting local ordinances on gun safety in vehicles is the first to pass in the 2026 Georgia legislative session. It now goes to the governor.
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First day of General Assembly brings in themes of ‘affordability’ and ‘kitchen table issues’
Monday was Day 1 of the Georgia General Assembly, and already both Democrats and Republicans are talking about the “affordability” issue. Day 1 also meant old and new faces in the House and Senate chambers. It was Lawrenceville Democrat Akbar Ali’s first day. He’s the youngest member of the House elected at just 22 years old.