by Cindy Morley | Jan 28, 2026 | News, News 2
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, recently introduced H.R. 7195, the Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act that he says will help Georgia’s rural communities and timber farmers. This legislation establishes a targeted federal...
by Baker Owens | Jan 27, 2026 | News, News 2
Among the likely many items that are under discussion at this year’s legislative session are a handful of conservation items, some are years in the making but some are new, such as attention on data centers. The Georgia Conservancy is following along, lobbying...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 27, 2026 | News, News 2
One Georgia lawmaker wants to ban the production, distribution and sale of lab-grown meat. Sen. Jason T. Dickerson, R–Canton, introduced Senate Bill 415 – recognizing that agriculture is the state’s top industry and protections for farmers is needed. Known as...
by Phil Kent | Jan 26, 2026 | News, News 2
This writer first reported in 2015 on appalling conditions and crime at a refugee condominium complex known as Brannon Hill in DeKalb County near Clarkston. While some praise the Clarkston area as a triumph for Third World refugee resettlement, this writer...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 26, 2026 | News, News 2
Emphasizing the importance of Lake Lanier as a crucial water source for millions and a major recreational hub, two state lawmakers want to know exactly what’s going on with taste and odor issues in the lake and the Chattahoochee River. In their efforts to find...
by Cindy Morley | Jan 23, 2026 | News, News 2
The Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Gainesville facility is taking shape. According to GPA officials, construction on the Blue Ridge Connector Inland Terminal is now 95 percent complete, and the latest addition to the port’s inland rail network will open for operation...