by Ty Tagami | Jul 31, 2025 | James Magazine
A former Democratic state representative has entered the election to succeed Republican Chris Carr as attorney general. Former House Minority Leader Bob Trammell on Wednesday became the first Democrat to announce his candidacy to become the state’s top...
by Ty Tagami | Jul 30, 2025 | James Magazine
Products from marijuana and hemp are either dangerous and should be banned or amazing and should be accessible to those who need and want them, a Georgia House study committee heard Tuesday. Lawmakers heard conflicting assertions and opinions during their first...
by Ty Tagami | Jul 29, 2025 | James Magazine
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has launched an investigation into a company accused of operating a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors while funding political campaigns. The announcement follows a lawsuit filed in mid-July by the U.S. Securities...
by Ty Tagami | Jul 24, 2025 | James Magazine
A two-year-old Georgia law requiring teachers to use the “science of reading” in their lessons has led to literacy gains in the state’s lowest performing schools, the Georgia Department of Education announced Wednesday. House Bill 538, which passed unanimously...
by Ty Tagami | Jul 23, 2025 | James Magazine
Tobacco companies are using social media influencers, bright packaging and fruity flavors to lure new customers to vaping, and state lawmakers heard last Thursday that they appear to be targeting teenagers. Flavors like mango, cucumber and creme brulee sound...
