House Dems confident in overcoming abortion riftPresident Barack Obama set his sights on Capitol Hill, ready to rally House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care push as party leaders appeared confident they had overcome a flare-up within their ranks over abortion funding restrictions in the legislation. more

Bill addresses interbasin transfers State Representatives Tom McCall (R-Elberton), Alan Powell (D-Hartwell) and Michael Harden (R-Toccoa), along with other state lawmakers from northeast Georgia have filed a bill that would require a permit for interbasin water transfers in the state. more

Fee hikes proposed to fill budget holeGeorgia lawmakers are proposing dozens of fee hikes to help fill a widening budget hole. more