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Highlights from Kemp’s State of the State Address

January 17, 2020 Express Telegraph

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp this week delivered his second State of the State Address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Smyrna Historical Society hosting collection event on July 27

July 17, 2019 Express Telegraph

The Smyrna Historical Society will host a collection event where residents can potentially donate documents, photographs or artifacts relevant to the history of Smyrna and South Cobb.

Georgia Senate passes so-called ‘heartbeat bill’

March 22, 2019 Express Telegraph

The Georgia State Senate today passed the Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act, also known as Georgia’s “heartbeat bill.”

Atlanta city council wants independent review of hiring practices

March 19, 2019 Express Telegraph

The Atlanta City Council wants an independent review of how personnel transactions were processed during the transition from former Mayor Kasim Reed’s administration to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ administration.

Atlanta mayor announces plan for city’s first Department of Transportation

March 15, 2019 Express Telegraph

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she will establish Atlanta’s first dedicated Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve the safety and accessibility of city streets.

Premier Lacrosse League to play at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta

March 14, 2019 Express Telegraph

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) will host its slate of Week 5 games at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Georgia governor cannot say how Patients First Act will help stem infant loss

March 6, 2019 Todd DeFeo

In a recent op-ed in favor of the Patients First Act, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp highlighted the state’s poor record when it comes to infant mortality.

Georgia lawmaker wants the Peach State to lower the voting age

February 28, 2019 Express Telegraph

House Resolution 345 proposes an amendment to the state constitution that would lower the registration and voting age to 17 years old for federal, state and local elections.

Georgia lawmaker looks to up penalties for bad drivers

February 23, 2019 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA – State Representative El-Mahdi Holly, D-Stockbridge, recently introduced House Bill 351, legislation that would set penalties for driving violations observed by law enforcement. “The safety of our children remains a top priority,” Holly said

Music returns to the Southeastern Railway Museum this March

February 18, 2019 Express Telegraph

The Southeastern Railway Museum will kick off its annual music series with a pair of performances during March’s Caboose Days & Steak Cookoff.