Lawmakers in the Georgia House voted Monday to raise the age limit to 17 for prosecuting young defendants in juvenile court. House Bill 462 was approved on a vote of 145-22, sending it to the state ...

Georgia state leaders are mourning the death of Rep. Mandi Ballinger, a longtime lawmaker and chair of the House Judiciary Juvenile Committee, who passed away Sunday after a long battle with cancer.

ATLANTA — Tributes are pouring in for State Representative Mandi Ballinger, who has died after a long battle with cancer. Ballinger, a Republican representing the Canton area, served in the Georgia ...

Georgia State Rep. Mandi Ballinger, a Canton Republican who chaired the Judiciary Juvenile Committee, has died after a "long and courageous" battle with cancer, House Speaker Jon Burns said Sunday.

CANTON, Ga. — Georgia State Representative, Mandi Ballinger, died after a ‘long and courageous battle’ against cancer, House Speaker Jon Burns announced Sunday. Ballinger was serving her fourth term ...