Georgia’s Gold Dome is humming with talk of affordability, though ideas for tackling it vary

By: Maya Homan, Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: January 13, 2026

Words: 1,134

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The hallowed halls of Georgia’s state Capitol were abuzz Monday as lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday citizens flocked to the Gold Dome for the start of the 2026 legislative session.

For lawmakers in the state House and Senate, that means a 40-day countdown to introduce, deliberate and finalize laws for the upcoming year has officially begun. The calendar for this upcoming session, which also includes days off for holidays and committee meetings, will run from mid-January …

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