Sarah Kallis

It’s Sine Die at the Georgia State Capitol, the final day of the 2026 legislative session. There’s still a long way to go, but here’s a look at which bills have made it to the governor’s desk and which haven’t. Watch a special hour-long episode of Lawmakers tonight at 7pm on GPB.

A major literacy bill is one step away from becoming law in Georgia. GPB's Sarah Kallis has the details.

It’s the final week of Georgia’s 2026 Legislative Session! Major bills, including the state budget, are still up for debate as lawmakers race to the finish. GPB’s Sarah Kallis previews what’s at stake. Catch all the action—tune in to Lawmakers tonight at 7pm on GPB!

The Georgia Senate passed a bill that could end daylight saving time in the state. But to do that, Georgia would switch to the Atlantic time zone from the eastern time zone, making the state spring forward permanently. GPB's @SarahKallis has more.

Governor Brian Kemp signed a 60 day gas tax suspension into law today. Drivers can expect to see lower prices at the pump in a few days.

It’s runoff season in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Pete Buttigieg is in town campaigning for Democrat Shawn Harris. Harris faces Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller on April 7.

The Georgia Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would increase penalties for obstructing a street during a protest. GPB’s Sarah Kallis reports. For more stories like this, watch Lawmakers at 7 p.m. weeknights on GPB.

Fulton County is asking for the return of documents related to the 2020 election following a search by the FBI of an elections warehouse in Atlanta. GPB’s Sarah Kallis reports. Read more at gpb.org/news.

Fulton County officials are reeling after the FBI seized seven hundred boxes of data, including 2020 elections ballots, from an elections warehouse in Union City. The search and seizure was top of mind for lawmakers at the Capitol on Thursday. Watch Lawmakers at 7 PM for more.

Georgia officials are urging people to stay off the roads from 6 pm Saturday through Monday morning as an ice storm moves into parts of the state. Stay updated with the latest forecasts and safety information at gpb.org/storms.

Members of the King family, lawmakers and local leaders held a ceremony in the Capitol rotunda on Friday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. @SarahKallis has more on the King Holiday celebrations. More from Lawmakers at GPB.org.

'Lawmakers' Day 2: Senate passes first legislation of session; Democrats call to 'unmask ICE' gpb.org/news/2026/01/1…

Some Georgia lawmakers want ICE agents to clearly identify themselves during enforcement actions in the state, while other legislators say the bill to regulate it isn't neccesary. GPB's Sarah Kallis reports from the Capitol. Tune in to Lawmakers at 7 PM.

#GPBLawmakers is back! We’re here to cover every aspect of the 2026 General Assembly. Tonight, journalists @SarahKallis & @Ty_Tagami discuss what to expect this legislative session. Plus, our behind-the-scenes look at the refreshes chambers. #gapol @gpbnews

As the new legislative session begins, lawmakers can revive proposals that stalled last year. GPB's Sarah Kallis reports. The Georgia legislative session begins Monday, Jan. 12. Make sure to watch Lawmakers at 7 for nightly, in-depth coverage of the Georgia General Assembly.

State Senator Blake Tillery released his plan for reducing and eventually eliminating the Georgia’s income tax. GPB'S Sarah Kallis has the details.

A recording of a 2020 phone call between President Donald Trump and then-speaker of the Georgia House David Ralston was released by The New York Times on Thursday morning. gpb.org/news/2025/12/1…

It appears to be the end of the line for the Fulton County Election Interference case. Prosecutors Pete Skandalakis dropped the case against President Donald Trump and the other defendants.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning from Congress in January.

Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis will take over the Fulton election interference case. He says he has an 8 terabyte hard drive of material related to the case to review before he makes a decision on how to proceed.