Which house has the power to impeach in Georgia?

In Georgia, the power to impeach lies specifically with the House of Representatives. This aligns with the established framework of legislative processes in many states, where the lower house typically holds the responsibility of initiating impeachment proceedings. The House of Representatives conducts investigations and drafts articles of impeachment, which are then voted on by the members. If a majority of the House votes in favor of impeachment, the articles are sent to the Senate, which is responsible for holding the trial and ultimately decides whether to convict and remove the individual from office. This structure ensures a system of checks and balances, allowing the legislative body to hold public officials accountable while requiring the Senate's participation in the trial phase.

In contrast, the Senate’s role is to conduct the impeachment trial; the Judicial Branch does not have a direct role in the impeachment process, and the Executive Branch is not involved either, as it is the branch being held accountable through this mechanism.