From Cell Phone Bans to Cornbread: What’s New in Georgia Law | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 21

What do military tax breaks, digital IDs, roadside pet sales, and Brunswick Stew have in common? They’re all part of Georgia’s latest legislative updates—and yes, they’re now law.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team dives into the new Georgia laws that took effect on July 1, 2025. With their signature humor and sharp insight, the team breaks down what’s new, what’s useful, and what’s just plain weird.📉 From income tax cuts to bans on cell phones in elementary schools, they cover it all—no legalese, no fluff, just real talk from real lawyers.🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis 👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis — Atlanta attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense. No billboards. No BS.🔍 You’ll Learn:Why the state income tax rate dropped—and where it’s headed nextWho qualifies for Georgia’s new child tax credit (and the legal custody twist)What schools now must do about cell phones and truancyHow digital driver’s licenses affect your privacy during a traffic stopWhat new protections apply to IVF patients and adopted adultsWhy military retirees are celebrating this year’s tax changesThe role pets now play in protective ordersAnd yes… Brunswick Stew and Cornbread now have official legal status📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Overview 01:24 – Georgia Income Tax Rate Drops 02:30 – New Child Tax Credit (Custody Implications) 04:55 – Why July 1 Matters for New Laws 05:03 – Truancy Reform: Can’t Be Expelled for Absence 08:22 – Cell Phone Ban for Grades K–8 10:59 – Adoptees Can Access Birth Certificates 11:45 – IVF Rights Defined in Law 12:18 – Digital Licenses and Your Right to Privacy 14:30 – Military Retirement Tax Exemptions 15:20 – Protective Orders Can Include Pets 17:00 – Ban on Roadside Sales of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits 20:54 – Blaze Pink Legal for Hunters 21:10 – Brunswick Stew & Cornbread Go Official 21:50 – Wrap-Up🔗 Podcast Library: https://shewmakerandlewis.com/lawyers-without-billboards 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more 📺 Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hRM-gdr0thk📩 Contact: [email protected] 🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions 🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge –  in Atlanta, GA