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July 1, 2025

GUEST EDITORIAL: While Georgia Got Elections Right…MLB Dropped the Ball

By State Representative Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth)

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In just a couple of short weeks, on July 15^th, Georgia will welcome thousands of sports patrons and Major League Baseball (MLB) fans to Truist Park for the 2025 All-Star Game (ASG). These visitors will have an opportunity to witness all that our great state has to offer as the best place to live, work and raise a family – from our trademark southern hospitality, welcoming communities, world-class facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

July 1, 2025

House Majority Whip James Burchett Highlights New Laws Taking Effect

ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) today highlights several new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. These new laws seek to enhance penalties for fentanyl trafficking and make adjustments to Georgia’s civil justice system.

July 1, 2025

Rep. Carmen Rice Announces State Laws Going into Effect Today, July 1

ATLANTA – State Representative Carmen Rice (R-Columbus) announces a number of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp that will go into effect today, July 1, 2025. These laws seek to lower taxes and insurance costs, improve classroom learning and enhance public safety.

June 30, 2025

Speaker Jon Burns Highlights House Priorities Taking Effect on July 1

ATLANTA – Today, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) highlighted a number of House priorities that will take effect on July 1, 2025, the beginning of the 2026 fiscal year in Georgia.

June 27, 2025

Reps. Doreen Carter, Angela Moore to Join Stonecrest City Councilmembers for Community Town Hall Meeting

ATLANTA – State Representatives Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) and Angela Moore (D-Stonecrest) will join Stonecrest City Councilwomen Tara Graves and Alecia Washington for a community town hall meeting on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Stonecrest City Hall.