When the Georgia General Assembly was gaveled into action earlier this month, hope was that a lightning-quick session would focus on high-priority legislation and fewer of the usual “hey look at me” proposals that often clog progress under the Gold Dome. For the most part, that’s been the case. The most important bill signed so far is one that was expected: The move of the state primary from July to May 20 to match the federal primary date.
Our Views: Some hits and misses under Gold Dome
While state lawmakers have gotten to work quickly, political showboating isnt all gone