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Purveyors of hemp beverages high on Georgia market, as beer hits new low

by Ty Tagami | May 19, 2025 | James Magazine

Georgians have had a long relationship with beer, an affection that grew during the pandemic before it started to unravel. Now, many are attracted to a new and different product, something with intoxicating power but without the familiar downsides: hemp...

Another GOP contender joins Georgia race for U.S. Senate

by Ty Tagami | May 13, 2025 | News, News 2

John King, Georgia’s insurance commissioner, has joined the Republican primary election in hopes of unseating Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff next year. Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement last week that he would not be running for the Senate opened the door to a...

Confusion, concern over the future of Medicaid management in Georgia

by Ty Tagami | May 5, 2025 | News, News 2

The future oversight over Georgia’s multi-billion-dollar Medicaid program is in limbo as companies battle over new management contracts after a lengthy bidding process. The medical safety net covered 2.5 million children, pregnant woman, low-income adults,...

Chancellor Perdue asks Trump administration to protect Okefenokee

by Ty Tagami | May 1, 2025 | James Magazine

Georgia’s former governor has thrown his clout behind the environmental movement to protect the Okefenokee Swamp, a move observers say will have political ramifications even though the legal impacts are probably minimal. Sonny Perdue, a cabinet member during...

Kemp signs bills on transgender athletes, school safety and other education issues

by Ty Tagami | Apr 29, 2025 | James Magazine

Transgender students born male can no longer participate on female teams in Georgia’s schools and colleges now that Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a ban passed by the General Assembly. On Monday, Kemp inked his signature on seven bills, including the Riley Gaines...

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Atlanta Beltline light rail back on the menu?

Many Atlantans were dismayed when Mayor Andre Dickens seemingly tabled the idea of light rail along the Atlanta Beltline, the city’s wildly popular and successful pedestrian path. After all, light rail was a core part of the loop’s original vision, meant to connect the city all around its (eventual) 22-mile loop. But now the Atlanta City Council is pushing back, with 11 councilmembers, led by Atlanta City Councilwoman Kelsea Bond signing onto a resolution signaling support for the idea. Expect fierce resistance and debate, but the push has pro-transit advocates RISING…

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