Reported violent and property crime, police reporting coverage, and Georgia public-safety context.
Reported violent-crime rate328 per 100k2024 · #26 of 50 · highest first
Reported property-crime rate1,708.3 per 100k2024 · #25 of 50 · highest first
Police population reporting coverage92.7%2024 · #43 of 50 · highest first
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Georgia · 2024: 328 per 100k · Rank #26 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: Not available
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query. These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. Georgia's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in 2019 and 2020; those years are flagged and should not be treated as directly comparable with the higher-coverage years. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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Georgia · 2024328 per 100k
Georgia rank#26among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
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Reported violent-crime rate
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. Georgia's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in 2019 and 2020; those years are flagged and should not be treated as directly comparable with the higher-coverage years. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
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Georgia
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Georgia Reported violent-crime rate history
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2015
366.2 per 100k
2016
388.5 per 100k
2017
316.6 per 100k
2018
330 per 100k
2019
292.7 per 100k
2020
301.1 per 100k
2021
354.6 per 100k
2022
391.6 per 100k
2023
371.5 per 100k
2024
328 per 100k
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Lower value · 102.6 per 100kHigher value · 744.7 per 100kStriped: unavailable
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Georgia · 328 per 100k2024 · Rank #26 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Reported violent-crime rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
New Mexico
744.7 per 100k
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#2
Alaska
731.9 per 100k
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#3
Tennessee
604.3 per 100k
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#4
Arkansas
589.6 per 100k
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#5*
Louisiana
504.5 per 100k
82.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#6
Colorado
486.8 per 100k
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#7
California
478.4 per 100k
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#8
Kansas
474.7 per 100k
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#9
Missouri
472.7 per 100k
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#10
Michigan
442.6 per 100k
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#11
South Carolina
440.8 per 100k
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#12
Arizona
433 per 100k
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#13
Oklahoma
429.3 per 100k
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#14
Montana
428 per 100k
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#15
Maryland
425.9 per 100k
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#16
Nevada
408.6 per 100k
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#17
Texas
397.8 per 100k
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#18
New York
392.2 per 100k
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#19
North Carolina
382.9 per 100k
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#20
Alabama
380.8 per 100k
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#21
Delaware
368.4 per 100k
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#22*
South Dakota
356.9 per 100k
89.6% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#23*
Indiana
349.2 per 100k
87.2% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#24
Oregon
341.1 per 100k
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#25
Washington
331.8 per 100k
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#26
Georgia · your comparison
328 per 100k
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#27
Massachusetts
317.9 per 100k
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#28
Ohio
311.9 per 100k
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#29
Illinois
294.5 per 100k
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#30
Wisconsin
287.6 per 100k
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#31
West Virginia
263.8 per 100k
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#32*
Florida
262 per 100k
81.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#33
Minnesota
259.4 per 100k
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#34
North Dakota
258 per 100k
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#35
Pennsylvania
251.3 per 100k
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#36
Iowa
247.2 per 100k
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#37
Utah
237.8 per 100k
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#38
Idaho
236.6 per 100k
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#39
Hawaii
230.3 per 100k
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#40
Vermont
227.1 per 100k
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#41
Kentucky
226.7 per 100k
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#42
Nebraska
224.6 per 100k
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#43
Virginia
223.7 per 100k
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#44
New Jersey
221.9 per 100k
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#45*
Mississippi
219.6 per 100k
65.1% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#46*
Wyoming
212.5 per 100k
89.9% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#47
Rhode Island
154.9 per 100k
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#48
Connecticut
139.2 per 100k
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#49
New Hampshire
112.3 per 100k
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#50
Maine
102.6 per 100k
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Violent offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.
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Method and limitations
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
Georgia's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in 2019 and 2020; those years are flagged and should not be treated as directly comparable with the higher-coverage years.
Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 92.7%; this is not complete statewide reporting.
Property offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Method and limitations
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
Georgia's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in 2019 and 2020; those years are flagged and should not be treated as directly comparable with the higher-coverage years.
Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 92.7%; this is not complete statewide reporting.
Firearm deaths include suicide, homicide, and other intents. Mortality is separate from reported crime.
Georgia · 20241,985
Georgia rank#4among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
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Firearm deaths
Deaths with firearm injury recorded as the cause, all intents.
Counts reflect population size. They do not measure shootings, crimes, or the effect of a policy.
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Georgia · 1,9852024 · Rank #4 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Firearm deaths · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
4,389
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#2
Florida
3,191
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#3
California
2,853
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#4
Georgia · your comparison
1,985
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#5
North Carolina
1,835
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#6
Ohio
1,745
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#7
Pennsylvania
1,624
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#8
Illinois
1,563
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#9
Tennessee
1,448
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#10
Arizona
1,331
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#11
Missouri
1,234
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#12
Michigan
1,228
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#13
Alabama
1,212
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#14
Indiana
1,196
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#15
Virginia
1,153
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#16
South Carolina
1,064
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#17
Louisiana
1,031
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#18
Colorado
961
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#19
Washington
915
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#20
New York
896
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#21
Kentucky
870
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#22
Mississippi
810
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#23
Oklahoma
794
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#24
Wisconsin
735
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#25
Maryland
716
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#26
Oregon
663
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#27
Arkansas
638
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#28
Minnesota
582
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#28
Nevada
582
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#30
New Mexico
563
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#31
Utah
454
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#32
Kansas
446
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#33
New Jersey
393
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#34
Iowa
389
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#35
Idaho
331
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#36
Massachusetts
287
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#37
West Virginia
281
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#38
Montana
247
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#39
Connecticut
224
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#40
Nebraska
218
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#41
Alaska
182
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#42
Maine
181
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#43
South Dakota
159
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#44
New Hampshire
152
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#45
Wyoming
143
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#46
Delaware
123
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#47
North Dakota
95
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#48
Vermont
76
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#49
Hawaii
56
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#50
Rhode Island
55
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200 of 200 reviewed Georgia actions · newest first
Jul 13, 2026 · H.Res.1377 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. · Committee actionU.S. Congress · Georgia delegation · H.Res.1377
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Jul 13, 2026 · Committee action
Rep. Brian Jack · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027,…
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 1377 be laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes;…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 7, 2026 · Enforcement announcement · UPDATE: Carr Secures 95-Year Prison Sentence for Convicted PDE Gang Member in DeKalb County · Official action recordedGeorgia agencies · Enforcement announcement
UPDATE: Carr Secures 95-Year Prison Sentence for Convicted PDE Gang Member in DeKalb County
Jul 7, 2026 · Official action recorded
Attorney General Chris Carr · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
DEKALB COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Darius Scott, 35, has been sentenced to 95 years in prison for his involvement in criminal gang activity and various weapons offenses committed in furtherance of PDE, a local criminal street gang also known as Paradise East or Paper Drugs Extortion. A DeKalb County Superior Court Judge sentenced the defendant on July 7, 2026. “As today’s sentencing shows, there’s no escaping justice,” said Carr. “If you continue to engage in violent crime – demonstrating a complete disregard for the safety of others – you will be charged and spend decades behind bars. This is exactly why we created our Gang Prosecution Unit, and…
The Office of the Georgia Attorney General published this official action.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses incarceration, sentencing, correctional custody, release, supervision, or reentry. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's state-prison population.
Retained Georgia evidence context: People in Georgia's prison system. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A DeKalb County Superior Court Judge sentenced the defendant on July 7, 2026. “As today’s sentencing shows, there’s no escaping justice,” said Carr. “If you continue to engage in violent crime – demonstrating a complete disregard for the safety of others – you will be charged and spend decades behind bars.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 1, 2026 · HB 162 · Georgia Bureau of Investigation; restriction and seal of First Offender Act sentences until such status is revoked; provide · EnactedGeorgia Legislature · HB 162
Georgia Bureau of Investigation; restriction and seal of First Offender Act sentences until such status is revoked; provide
Jul 1, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Leesa Hagan · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of First Offender Act sentences until such status is revoked; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to first offenders relative to probation, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of first offender sentences at the time of sentencing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on July 1, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses incarceration, sentencing, correctional custody, release, supervision, or reentry. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's state-prison population.
Retained Georgia evidence context: People in Georgia's prison system. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of First Offender Act sentences until such status is revoked; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to first offenders relative to probation, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of first offender sentences at the time of sentencing; to provide for…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 1, 2026 · HB 1230 · Aviation; prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems over a place of incarceration · EnactedGeorgia Legislature · HB 1230
Aviation; prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems over a place of incarceration
Jul 1, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Todd Jones · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding aviation, so as to prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft systems over a place of incarceration; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to require posting of signs warning of such prohibition; to provide for violations and penalties; to declare such systems contraband; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on July 1, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses incarceration, sentencing, correctional custody, release, supervision, or reentry. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's state-prison population.
Retained Georgia evidence context: People in Georgia's prison system. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding aviation, so as to prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft systems over a place of incarceration; to provide for a definition; to provide for exceptions; to require posting of signs warning of such prohibition; to provide for violations and penalties; to declare such systems contraband; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 5, 2026 · HB 535 · Penal institutions; credit for time served regarding probation revocation sentencing; provide · EnactedGeorgia Legislature · HB 535
Penal institutions; credit for time served regarding probation revocation sentencing; provide
May 5, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Tyler Paul Smith · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest or graduated sanctions for probationers violating terms, hearing, disposition of charge, and procedure when probation revoked in county other than that of conviction, so as to provide for credit for time served regarding probation revocation sentencing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The official Georgia General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on May 5, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses incarceration, sentencing, correctional custody, release, supervision, or reentry. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's state-prison population.
Retained Georgia evidence context: People in Georgia's prison system. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest or graduated sanctions for probationers violating terms, hearing, disposition of charge, and procedure when probation revoked in county other than that of conviction, so as to provide for credit for time served regarding probation revocation sentencing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 14, 2026 · H.Res.1168 · Recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their work in protecting communities from violent criminals and illegal aliens. · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Georgia delegation · H.Res.1168
Recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their work in protecting communities from violent criminals and illegal aliens.
Apr 14, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, or immigration enforcement.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, or immigration enforcement. It does not update or establish an effect on Georgia's displayed foreign-born population share.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and staff performing their duties while facing threats and harassment; (2) calls on State and local law enforcement officers to stand with their Federal partners in investigating threats made against all Federal law enforcement officers; (3) condemns all forms of political violence, especially against officers carrying out their sworn duty to protect United States citizens from violent criminals; and (4) thanks ICE agents for their expanded role at airports amid…
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What candidates are saying
Explore statements about crime, victimization, policing and criminal justice from FactVote’s Georgia candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
25 statements from 17 candidates
2026 Georgia Attorney General — General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 2 statements
She will increase state support for local law enforcement by expanding GBI capacity, forensic resources, and specialized investigative assistance, especially for smaller jurisdictions. She will also invest in targeted violence reduction efforts, support universal background checks and a red flag law…
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Source topic or question: Keisha's Issues
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She will increase state support for local law enforcement by expanding GBI capacity, forensic resources, and specialized investigative assistance, especially for smaller jurisdictions. She will also invest in targeted violence reduction efforts, support universal background checks and a red flag law, expand diversion and treatment options for nonviolent cases, and strengthen reentry pathways through the Prison to Work initiative so more Georgians leaving prison have a real chance to succeed instead of cycling back into the system.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 18, 2026
Rick Jackson grew up in places where law enforcement was the difference between safety and chaos, and where law enforcement was treated with respect. He knows if you listen to and respect the police, you won’t get hurt. He will always stand with those who protect our communities.
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Rick Jackson grew up in places where law enforcement was the difference between safety and chaos, and where law enforcement was treated with respect. He knows if you listen to and respect the police, you won’t get hurt. He will always stand with those who protect our communities.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Safe communities are the foundation of a strong state. Greg supports fully funding law enforcement and ensuring officers have the tools they need. Law and order must be upheld.
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Source topic or question: Public Safety & Law Enforcement
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Safe communities are the foundation of a strong state. Greg supports fully funding law enforcement and ensuring officers have the tools they need. Law and order must be upheld.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026
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What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Georgia legislators and Georgia’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Georgia’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
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Rep. Andrew S. Clyde
U.S. representative for Georgia, District 9 · R–GA
3 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Andrew S. ClydeU.S. Congress · Georgia delegation · H.R.4788
To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Jul 29, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Andrew S. Clyde · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill would require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
119 HR 4788 IH: To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
The bill addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Kustoff) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silencers from the definition of firearms, and for other purposes. 1.
The bill addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Reschenthaler) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National…
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Anne Allen WestbrookGeorgia Legislature · HB 80
Law enforcement agencies; option to destroy or sell certain firearms; provide
Jan 27, 2025 · House Second Readers
Rep. Anne Allen Westbrook · Sponsored
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to provide law enforcement agencies the option to destroy or sell certain firearms; to revise procedures for the disposition of certain firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The latest official Georgia General Assembly record shows this action on January 27, 2025: House Second Readers.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to provide law enforcement agencies the option to destroy or sell certain firearms; to revise procedures for the disposition of certain firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Elections; make certain registration information confidential; expand provisions
Mar 28, 2025 · House Second Readers
Rep. Arlene Beckles · Sponsored
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to expand provisions related to making certain registration information confidential; to provide for the VoteSafe program managed by the Secretary of State; to authorize persons that believe they are at risk of or threatened by physical harm or that are the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking to have the address of their voter registration made confidential; to provide procedures for application and renewal for such program; to provide definitions; to authorize rule making…
The latest official Georgia General Assembly record shows this action on March 28, 2025: House Second Readers.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, election audits, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Active registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to expand provisions related to making certain registration information confidential; to provide for the VoteSafe program managed by the Secretary of State; to authorize persons that believe they are at risk of or threatened by physical harm or that are the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking to have…
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Bill HitchensGeorgia Legislature · HB 439
Motor vehicles; installation of ignition interlock devices as a condition of probation for individuals convicted of a first offense of driving under the influence; require
Mar 3, 2022 · House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Rep. Bill Hitchens · Sponsored
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 and Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic and ignition interlock devices, respectively, so as to require the installation of ignition interlock devices in motor vehicles as a condition of probation for individuals convicted of a first offense of driving under the influence; to amend Chapter 12A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ignition interlock device providers, so as to revise a definition; to require ignition interlock device service providers to provide free and reduced services upon receipt of an ignition interlock device…
The latest official Georgia General Assembly record shows this action on March 3, 2022: House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses incarceration, sentencing, correctional custody, release, supervision, or reentry. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's state-prison population.
Retained Georgia evidence context: People in Georgia's prison system. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 and Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic and ignition interlock devices, respectively, so as to require the installation of ignition interlock devices in motor vehicles as a condition of probation for individuals convicted of a first offense of driving under the influence; to amend Chapter 12A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ignition interlock device…
Crimes and offenses; obscenity; repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80
Mar 27, 2026 · Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Rep. Brad Thomas · Sponsored
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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to obscenity and related offenses, so as to repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80, relating to obscene material, distribution, and penalty; to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for a standard for obscenity; to provide for a penalty and probation; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to provide for sentencing of defendants who utilize artificial intelligence in the…
The latest official Georgia General Assembly record shows this action on March 27, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses incarceration, sentencing, correctional custody, release, supervision, or reentry. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's state-prison population.
Retained Georgia evidence context: People in Georgia's prison system. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to obscenity and related offenses, so as to repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80, relating to obscene material, distribution, and penalty; to prohibit distribution of computer generated obscene material depicting a child; to provide for a standard for obscenity; to provide for a penalty and probation; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of…
U.S. representative for Georgia, District 3 · R–GA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Brian JackU.S. Congress · Georgia delegation · H.Res.1377
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Jul 13, 2026 · Committee action
Rep. Brian Jack · Sponsored
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This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027,…
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 1377 be laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Georgia's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Georgia evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes;…
Only current Georgia officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.
Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Georgia statistic. Collection reviewed Oct 5, 2026.
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