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Image of the front facade of the Georgia State Capitol, known as the Gold Dome. The camera is facing the facade from a lower angle with the capitol steps in the bottom of the frame. Behind the gold dome, a blue sky with very light clouds is visible.

Riley Gaines Act banning youth from sports and bathrooms faces broad opposition from local activists and advocates

Broad opposition to Georgia House Bill 267, the Riley Gaines Act, accompanied its tabling by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Correction: a previous version of this article stated that HB 267 […]

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A group of Georgia legislators in business attire stand behind Governor Brian Kemp, who in turn stands behind a dark-wood podium with the state seal of georgia on the front. The group is situated in front of and on the stairs in the rotunda of the Georgia Capitol Building.
A push to limit lawsuits in Georgia is getting increasing blowback
Image of the front facade of the Georgia State Capitol, known as the Gold Dome. The camera is facing the facade from a lower angle with the capitol steps in the bottom of the frame. Behind the gold dome, a blue sky with very light clouds is visible.
Under the Gold Dome: March 17, 2025
Dawn O’Neal of the People’s Campaign to Stop Cop City speaks passionately into a Channel 2 microphone while a group of people who oppose Andre Dickens support her in the background.
Video While Dickens launched his reelection campaign, organizers envisioned a better future for Atlanta 

Atlanta activists hosted a noise demonstration at reelection campaign launch event for Mayor Andre Dickens, calling out broken promises and demanding a say in city governance.

A photo of the the Georgia State Capitol, where the 2025 Georgia legislative session passed anti-trans legislation items attacking gender affirming care.
SB 12 would restrict ability to request public records from private contractors
Image of the front facade of the Georgia State Capitol, known as the Gold Dome. The camera is facing the facade from a lower angle with the capitol steps in the bottom of the frame. Behind the gold dome, a blue sky with very light clouds is visible.
Under the Gold Dome: March 10, 2025
Andre Dickens stands on a stage in dark lighting with a hint of blue. He is wearing a dark suit and vest with a purple tie and light colored shirt. He is pointing and looking at the camera. He stands behind a blue podium. The upper left corner of the Georgia State Flag is visible behind him.
Whistleblowers in Office of Inspector General allege widespread corruption at highest levels of city government
Image of the front facade of the Georgia State Capitol, known as the Gold Dome. The camera is facing the facade from a lower angle with the capitol steps in the bottom of the frame. Behind the gold dome, a blue sky with very light clouds is visible.
Under the Gold Dome: March 3, 2025
Image of the front facade of the Georgia State Capitol, known as the Gold Dome. The camera is facing the facade from a lower angle with the capitol steps in the bottom of the frame. Behind the gold dome, a blue sky with very light clouds is visible.
Under the Gold Dome: Feb. 24, 2025
Following inspector general’s resignation, city attorney, police raid offices of remaining OIG employees