georgia
Gyms, fitness centers to re-open in Georgia
Georgia governor Brian Kemp announced earlier this week that several small businesses, including gyms and fitness centers, are allowed to re-open its doors under certain conditions on Friday. Joining gyms and fitness centers on Kemp's re-opening l...
Georgia bill would allow home-schoolers on public school teams
Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow home-schooled students to participate in public school athletics. The proposal, also known as the "Tim Tebow Act," would authorize home-study students to participate in extracurricular and...
Georgia bill would require replay in high school football playoffs
A proposal by Georgia lawmakers would require that instant replay be used in high school football playoff and championship games to correct missed calls by referees. [caption id="attachment_16017" align="alignright" width="263"] Photo: Brian Canto...
Settlement reached in lawsuit over prayer at Georgia schools
A federal lawsuit over teacher- and coach-led prayer at a Georgia school district has been dismissed after the sides reached an out-of-court agreement. The American Humanist Association (AHA) filed suit in December against the Hall County School D...
Study: Georgia, D.C. lead nation in gender equity gaps
Nearly two-thirds of Georgia high schools have large gender equity gaps that could indicate girls are not being provided with enough opportunities to play sports, according to the National Women's Law Center. [caption id="attachment_13147" align=...
Georgia bill stiffens penalties against memorabilia brokers
Georgia is close to passing a bill that would strengthen penalties against autograph dealers who contract with student-athletes knowing the deal could affect their eligibility. House Bill 3, also referred to as the "Gurley Bill," awaits the govern...