Brian Kemp signs school safety bill into law after lawmakers dropped controversial database

Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) signed a Georgia school safety bill that includes provisions aimed at better detecting and preventing threats from students, but it does not include a sweeping database of ... Read More

Gov. Brian Kemp signs bill banning controversial reading method

Governor’s signature follows Atlanta News First investigative series examining potential causes of Georgia’s poor reading proficiency. Read More

Internet giants challenge Georgia law designed to shield children from harm

A group representing Facebook, X, YouTube and other social companies have filed a lawsuit to overturn a Georgia law that seeks to limit minors’ access to some online services. Read More

Georgia law restricting social media accounts for children now facing lawsuit

The law, which was signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp, is set to take effect July 1. It mandates that social media companies confirm users are at least 16 or face fines of up to $2,500 per violation. Read More

Georgia is 'all hands on deck' for literacy in schools after Gov. Kemp signs new education bills

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp signed two education bills into law Monday that aim to address critical workforce needs and reform literacy instruction in Georgia schools. Read More

Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bills to restrict trans athlete participation in schools, create school safety measures

A Georgia bill barring transgender athletes from participating in interscholastic sports teams that align with their gender identity is now law. Read More

Georgia governor Brian Kemp signs ‘Riley Gaines Act’ into law

ATLANTA — Georgia gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation on Monday that bans transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports teams at public schools and colleges across Georgia. Read More