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A controversial bill passed by Georgia Republican lawmakers in March creates a district attorneys oversight commission that will discipline local prosecutors accused of misconduct.

Georgia DAs challenge new law allowing state oversight of their prosecution choices

Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder
August 7, 2023
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, pictured here at the December meeting, is in a legal battle with the mayor and county commission over who has the authority to select the elections supervisor.

Ga. Senate bill gives Macon-Bibb clear control to select elections supervisor

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
February 24, 2023
Georgia currently has no law providing all workers with paid leave to care for a new child, a seriously ill family member or for their own serious illness.

80% of Georgia voters support an insurance plan for paid leave. This bill would make it happen

Ellen Eldridge, Georgia Public Broadcasting
March 16, 2022
A change in Georgia law removes food safety enforcement from the Department of Public Health for nonprofit-led events such as Macons Cherry Blossom Festival.

Health Dept. loses oversight of Cherry Blossom Festival food

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
March 19, 2021
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