Georgia lawmakers will consider legislation next year that would have a drastic effect on news organizations. The Ethics in Journalism Act was introduced by State Rep. Andy Welch, R-McDonough, on April 2, the last day of the legislative session this year.
Journalism ethics bill co-sponsor Timothy Barr says, 'We're taking nobody's First Amendment away'
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