by Cindy Morley | Mar 30, 2026 | News, News 2
There are two legislative days left in the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly. And while education advocates wait anxiously to see if the Senate is going to pass the historic Literacy Bill -- a priority bill of Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington -- a...
by Baker Owens | Mar 27, 2026 | News, News 2
On Tuesday, James Magazine reported on the improvements for cold shipping to Georgia’s ports. Now, years in the making, the date has been set for the official opening of the Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) new Gainesville inland port. The direct rail connection...
by Cindy Morley | Mar 27, 2026 | News, News 2
Traffic cameras in school zones were a hot topic last year at the State Capitol. And while several bills were introduced and debated in 2025, none made it across the finish line. Now with only a few days left in the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly,...
by Cindy Morley | Mar 26, 2026 | News, News 2
Georgia lawmakers are one step closer to passing the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The Senate Appropriations Committee began the day Wednesday by approving its version of the budget that starts in July with bi-partisan, unanimous support. “I want to thank Chairman...
by Cindy Morley | Mar 25, 2026 | News
A bill focusing on math in Georgia schools will go back to the House for final agreement after Senators gave approval to HB 1030, the “Math Matters Act.” The bill, by Rep. Sandy Donatucci, R-Buford, includes the adoption of new math standards and also...
by Cindy Morley | Mar 24, 2026 | News, News 2
The Georgia Ports Authority is preparing for a growing trade in citrus and other chilled imports by adding ocean carrier routes and terminal services to support cold chain logistics. Officials are expecting the season’s first arrivals of citrus from South...