
PSC approves plan to freeze Georgia Power base rates through 2028
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) Tuesday gave its unanimous approval to a plan that freezes Georgia Power’s base rates through at least the end of 2028, with storm costs to be addressed in a separate proceeding.
Georgia Dems Back NYC Socialist/Communist candidate
“As Americans across the country prepare to celebrate our independence, a chilling political reality is unfolding in our nation’s largest city,” writes National Review. This refers to a self-described socialist who captured the Democratic Party nomination for New York City mayor.
Woods: Student Bill of Rights will guide strategic vision
Georgia’s top school chief is launching a Student Bill of Rights that is designed to guide the State Department of Education’s strategic vision and legislative priorities for 2026, and outline students’ fundamental rights to a well-rounded, excellent education in public schools.
State’s new wildlife plan goes into action
After two years of review by Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff, conservation organizations and public comment, the new conservation strategy for the DNR is heading into implementation phase. The plan will guide the wildlife-related work of DNR over the next decade.
Carter nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, has officially nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his historic role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and “preventing the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, Iran, from obtaining a nuclear warhead.”
Governor Kemp announces $26.5 mill in transportation projects
Governor Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) have announced the next round of Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) loans and grants that will help to fund 13 transportation projects across the state.
GOP lawmakers issue resolution supporting Israel, Trump
Two days after the U.S. military struck three Iranian nuclear weapons facilities, state Republicans announced their support of President Donald Trump’s military operation against Iran.
Owner of medical equipment company charged with Medicaid fraud
A Warner Robins woman has been indicted in federal court for allegedly engaging in a scheme to defraud the Georgia Medicaid program of more than $5.4 million.
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Opinion: Georgia’s opportunity to lead on blockchain innovation
A new era in technology and finance is underway—and Georgia has the opportunity to lead it.
Opinion: Patrolling the virtual schoolyard: Legal considerations in policing cyberbullying within schools
With the rise of technology, came the fall of the stereotypical “schoolyard bully.” Instead of taunting victims on the playground and stealing lunch money, today’s bullies are launching full-blown social media smears of their victims.
Opinion: Georgia’s new lawsuit abuse reform legislation a lifeline for small businesses
Georgia has taken a significant step forward in safeguarding small businesses, protecting consumers, and ensuring a fairer legal environment for all. The passage of Senate Bills 68 and 69 marks a victory not just for small business owners, but for...