Sustainable fuels initiative brings together heavy hitters from across state
Agriculture is the number one industry in Georgia. Delta is among its top companies. Bringing the two together would be a big benefit to both for the state. To that end, this week the Georgia Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition was announced as a new partnership focused on making the state a national leader in sustainable aviation fuel research and production.
Kemp: Georgia tourism breaks records – again
Tourism is one of Georgia’s largest economic contributors, generating $84.1 billion in statewide economic impact—and the numbers continue to grow. For the fourth consecutive year, the state has set another tourism record and has grabbed the nation’s No. 5 ranking for domestic overnight visitation for the sixth year in a row, according to Gov. Brian Kemp.
NRA’s ‘Gun Bus’ rolling into Georgia ahead of midterms
Georgia is solidly supportive of the Second Amendment, a fact that undoubtedly influenced the decision of gun manufacturer Rideout Arsenal to move from Virginia this summer to the Peach State in the wake of Virginia’s passage of “anti-gun legislation,” and almost certainly led the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) to include it in its two month, 13 state tour of the U.S. that it’s calling the 2026 NRA Gun Bus Battleground Tour.
Kratom study committee hears from various experts
A special study committee tasked with looking at the impacts of kratom on youth continues its off-session work – including listening sessions highlighting the science and clinical perspectives.
Senate passes Protect College Sports Act; Ossoff, Warnock in disagreement
The U.S. Senate voted decisively, by a 77-22 margin on Monday night to pass the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping piece of legislation pushed by President Donald Trump and designed to rein in a college sports scene that most agree has spun out of control in recent years.
Allen’s ‘Retire through Ownership Act’ headed to Trump’s desk
Legislation that would provide legal and regulatory clarity in the formation of new Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and was initially introduced by U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, is headed to the President’s desk. The Senate version of “The Retire through Ownership Act.” was recently passed by the House by a vote of 401-14, and will become law with the President’s signature.
Georgia’s graduation rate hits historic high
Georgia’s high school graduation rate has hit an all-time high again. The state’s four-year graduation rate rose to 88.5 percent — up from 87.2 percent in 2026, and an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation first required in 2011 by federal law.
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Ga. CEO: Georgia Farm Bureau offers nonpartisan election guide
We’re hitting the final stretch in the leadup to this November’s midterm elections, and the Georgia Farm Bureau is providing resources to help voters prepare for election day. Their ‘I Farm. I Vote.’ campaign is a nonpartisan resource aimed at providing candidate information, district maps and more election resources to voters concerned about the issues facing farmers and rural communities.
Georgia regents name former Southern Company leader Fanning as next chancellor
Georgia’s Board of Regents formalized the hiring Thursday of the next leader of the state’s 25 public colleges and universities, naming Thomas A. Fanning as chancellor.
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Opinion: Building Georgia’s future, one home at a time
Every home tells a story. A young teacher signing her first mortgage. A family finally moving out of a cramped apartment. A retired couple downsizing so they can stay close to the grandkids. As the new President of the Home Builders Association of Georgia, I get to spend this year hearing those stories in every corner of our state, and I’m reminded each time why this work matters.
Opinion: Turning courtrooms into classrooms – A smarter approach to public safety
Before I became a criminal defense attorney, I experienced the criminal justice system from the other side.
Opinion: What God taught me behind the razor wire
Some failures in life cannot be explained away, justified, or blamed on someone else. Mine is one of them.
