Gambling:
New gambling legislation has been introduced in the Georgia General Assembly via a constitutional amendment. SR 131 would legalize sports betting and casino gambling in Georgia by changing Georgia’s Constitution. It would also create a gaming commission to tax and regulate sports betting and casinos.… Read the rest
We are grateful that Citizen Impact has had a great year! We now have two part-time employees and several faithful volunteers who make our organization run smoothly. We had many successful events and awarded the Citizen Impact Scholarship for the first time in several years!
On Monday, September 30th, the LIFE (Living Infants Fairness and Equality) Act was struck down as unconstitutional for the second time by Fulton county Judge, Robert McBurney (Sam Gringlas, “Judge Rules Georgia’s Restrictive Abortion Law Unconstitutional,” 2024). Over the last several weeks there has been much controversy and confusion over this law and what it does and does not criminalize.… Read the rest
Executive Director Paul Smith and Associate Director Cory Lawrence attended the American Association of Christian Schools National Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.… Read the rest
“I would just like to let you know how much I appreciate you and your team’s ministry. I really enjoyed my first conference. It was very informative and every speaker brought something worthwhile to me. The Lord was uplifted and I believe your mission was accomplished!
There are several new laws going into effect on July 1, 2024. Citizen Impact is dedicated to informing you on key elements in laws that will affect Georgia Christians and their families. Two important laws that Governor Kemp signed this year are the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act and the Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act.… Read the rest
Click here to register for the Citizen Impact Annual Conference on August 22. Our theme this year is “…pray, and seek my face…” II Chronicles 7:14.
This year the conference will be hosted by Peoples Baptist Church (850 Mill Rd McDonough, GA).
The sports betting legislation is now in the Georgia House of Representatives after the Georgia Senate advanced sports betting by way of a Constitutional Amendment, which requires two pieces of legislation. Senate Bill 386 details how the legislation will operate (licensing, taxing, enforcement, etc.),… Read the rest
The Georgia Senate is advancing sports betting by way of a Constitutional Amendment, which requires two pieces of legislation. Senate Bill 386 details how the legislation will operate (licensing, taxing, enforcement, etc.), but it does not become law unless SR 579 is enacted.… Read the rest
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