Turmoil as Dems help pass tort reform

Last week Senate Bill 68, Gov. Brian Kemp’s prized tort reform bill, passed the House by a 91-82 margin, with zero votes to spare.  But with some GOP holdouts opposed, it was a trio of Democrat lawmakers who actually got the bill across the finish line, much to...

GDOT ponders Atlanta to Savannah rail

Expanding passenger rail in Georgia has often been seen as a pipe dream, but the Georgia Department of Transportation is taking the notion seriously.  The department has entered the public engagement phase of a potential ‘Atlanta-Savannah Intercity Passenger...

Senate approves 911 overhaul

The Georgia Senate on Thursday unanimously approved House Bill 423, which will replace the state’s decades-old 911 system.  ‘Next Generation 911′ will offer new ways to communicate with 911 operators, including via text and pictures, and offer...

Funding restored for Ga. energy projects

An array of Georgia energy projects were put on hold thanks to a month-long federal funding freeze, but the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority got good news this week – they’re back on.  17 projects in total across the state are now clear to move...

Congressmen honor Delta

U.S. Reps. Brian Jack and Nikema Williams came together this week to introduce a bipartisan resolution commemorating the centennial anniversary of Delta Air Lines.  Jack has more Delta employees living in his district than any other in the nation, while...

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