McCormick introduces STATES Act in response to California riots
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-GA, says legislation he introduced late last week will “protect troops and taxpayers from being used as political cover for failed leadership.”
USG joins other systems in creating new accreditation model
The University System of Georgia (USG) is joining with several other public university systems to create a new agency to set quality standards for their schools.
Ga. CEO: Dr. Joy King on the 2025 Georgia Nurses Association conference
President Elect of the Georgia Nurses Association Dr. Joy King shares details on the upcoming 2025 GNA Conference on August 22-24 at the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center. This year’s conference theme is “The Power of Georgia Nurses.”
Georgia peaches once again exported to Mexico
For the first time in 27 years, Georgia grown peaches have been exported to Mexico, marking an important step forward towards “opening more markets for Georgia producers and reducing barriers to international trade,” according to Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper.
Georgia leaders react to Iran military strikes
President Donald Trump’s announcement Saturday that the U.S. military struck three Iranian nuclear weapons facilities, Georgia leaders took to social media and other platforms to express their opinions of the action. As expected, Republicans and Democrats had different reactions.
Georgia school superintendent gets GOP challenger
In recent weeks, Dr. Randell Trammell entered the race for Georgia State School Superintendent. As he starts his campaign, those who know him well say he brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience focused on fostering student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Congress looks “Beyond the Ballpark”
U.S. Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA 3), chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, recently convened a hearing focused on minor league baseball and its local impact. Jack’s district includes Columbus, home of the Columbus Clingstones, a new Braves’ minor league affiliate who were featured during the hearing.
Georgia election chief: review finds discrepancy within margin of error
A hand count of ballots in a primary election race for the Georgia Public Service Commission found a discrepancy, but Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger determined it was not a problem.
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Opinion: Good government in Marietta, Georgia
Before being recruited to become Marietta’s police chief in 2007, I had worked my way up from the trenches and served in leadership positions in two county governments and one city government. Along the way, I attained graduate and bachelors’ degrees as well as related advanced certifications—all in Public Administration. I learned a great deal about local government: the way it functions and the way it fails.
Opinion – Cutting Georgia Humanities: A Washington Decision with Local Consequences
In 1965, Congress created the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to strengthen the civic and intellectual fabric of American life. The founding legislation affirmed, “Democracy demands wisdom and vision in its citizens.”
Opinion – Incoming: tax cuts
Until this week, the American people were set to see the highest tax hike in history when President Trump’s landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expired in December.
