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January 3, 2026

Georgia Department of Education Unveils 2026 Legislative Priorities Ahead of General Assembly Session

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As the new year begins, the Georgia Department of Education is turning its attention to the 2026 General Assembly, releasing a new list of legislative priorities aimed at shaping education policy under the Gold Dome.

January 3, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Sen. Colton Moore Unveils Sweeping Bill Package, but Measures Face Long Odds at the Gold Dome

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Georgia State Senator Colton Moore, a Republican from Trenton, who represents Chattooga County and surrounding areas in Northwest Georgia, has introduced a wide-ranging slate of legislation this session, targeting issues from National Guard deployments and gun regulations to taxes, abortion, elections, and lobbying rules. But despite the ambitious scope, the proposals are widely viewed as facing steep obstacles in the Georgia Legislature, where committee gatekeeping and leadership support often determine which bills advance.