Georgia Legislature Archives - Atlanta Civic Circle

The unexpected candidate: Why newbie DSA member Mathewos Samson is running for the legislature

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

A newly open Democratic seat sparked Samson’s bid for Atlanta’s House District 58

Musical chairs in three Atlanta legislative districts

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon March 17, 2026March 25, 2026

A photo of a two-story home with grey bricks and a multi-level patio.

Housing Affordability

Crossover Day leaves one good shot at reining in mega-homebuyers

by Sean Keenan March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

A photo of the interior atrium at the statehouse.

Housing Affordability

Will Georgia Legislature OK bills to increase housing density amid affordability crisis?

by Sean Keenan March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

A photograph of state Rep. Tangie Herring testifying before a House committee. She's wearing a red jacket, facing a group of men in blue suits.

Housing Affordability

Tiny homes anywhere? House advances bill to override local zoning restrictions.

by Sean Keenan February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

A photograph of the Georgia Capitol building, its gold dome shining in the moonlight.

Housing Affordability

With Crossover Day fast approaching, housing bills are moving slowly

by Sean Keenan February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Bill to criminalize librarians lending ‘harmful materials’ to minors advances in House

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon February 9, 2026February 11, 2026

A photo of Derrick McCollum, left, in a blue suit, and Sam Olens in a grey one. They are seated together at a table with microphones in front of them.

Housing Affordability

Georgia lawmakers push big tax hike on mega-homebuyers, as Trump waffles on reining them in

by Sean Keenan February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Q&A: Meet Akbar Ali, Georgia’s youngest state representative

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

A photograph of the Georgia Capitol building, its gold dome shining in the moonlight.

Democracy, housing, and labor: What bills will become Georgia law?

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon, Claire Becknell and Sean Keenan April 7, 2025April 8, 2025