The General Assembly will hit crossover day on Wednesday of next week, with the fate of many bills yet to be decided . . .
Gov. Nathan Deal launches his “Complete College Georgia” effort that’s intended to encourage more students to complete work on a college degree . . .
The Republican Party leaders for Georgia and Ohio agree to jointly sponsor a presidential candidates’ debate as a leadup to the March 6 primary . . .
The two new members of the Georgia Senate get their committee assignments; a deal is worked out on funding of the Savannah and Charleston port projects . . .
Tags: committee assignments
, Democratic National Committee
, John Wilkinson
, Johnny Isakson
, Len Walker
, Liz Johnson
, Mike Crane
, Nathan Deal
, Savannah port
, Saxby Chambliss
, toll lane project
Georgia falters in the latest round of “Race to the Top” grants for K-12 education programs, does not get any federal money . . .
Congressman Tom Graves won’t have to worry about GOP primary opposition from firebrand attorney Bob Barr . . .
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle saw one of his endorsed candidates win and the other one lose in two special elections to fill Georgia Senate seats . . .
Two elections being held today to fill seats in the Georgia Senate could affect the balance of power in upper chamber . . .
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black endorse Rick Perry in the race for the GOP presidential nomination; more candidates jump into state Senate races; a new Senate floor leader for Gov. Nathan Deal . . .