New report shows Georgia Ports supports over 600K jobs
A new study shows that Georgia’s ports support more than 605,000 full- and part-time jobs statewide. The study from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business was released by Gov. Brian Kemp.
Georgia voters will see pen and paper at polls
Attentive Georgia voters will notice something different when they go to their polling places on Election Day: pen and paper.
Georgia Republicans gather in Dallas for midterm convention ‘Trump-a-Palooza’
Georgia Republicans are rallying in Dallas, Texas this week at the Republican Midterm Convention. And two prominent Georgians will be in the spotlight this year. Georgia U.S. Rep. and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Mike Collins addressed the crowd last night – during the first day – and U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, the deputy chair of the party’s campaign arm for House races, is set to speak today.
Clyde weighs in on semi-automatic rifle case
Georgia’s U.S. Republican Rep. Andrew Clyde is leading a large coalition of House Republicans in an amicus brief that urges the Supreme Court of the United States to rule that bans on the AR-15 and similar rifles are unconstitutional.
Suit reveals the rot inside Georgia’s penal system
Critics have long maintained, bolstered by media investigations, that the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is perhaps the most dysfunctional department in state government in need of reform. This is again underscored by Tatnall County State Court Judge Ronald Hallman’s sanctioning of the GDC for failing to comply with the discovery process in a civil suit against former Smith State Prison warden Brian Adams and a former prison employee.
State rep. asks DHS to consider additional SNAP improvements
Several weeks ago, state Rep. Marvin Lim, D-Norcross, sent a letter to the Georgia Department of Human Services asking the agency to explain certain mental health parity reports. Now the Atlanta area Democrat is asking DHS to consider additional changes as they work to lower Georgia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate.
Report: Georgia Ports generates $181 billion in economic impact
A new study released by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business showed that one out of every eight Georgia jobs is tied to Georgia’s ports’ economic engines – which supports 605,616 full- and part-time jobs and generates $181 billion in economic impact. The Georgia Ports also yield $44 billion in annual income, the report said.
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Study committee on kratom continues work
A House study committee focusing on youth exposure to kratom will be back at work Friday. The goal of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail-Available Substances is to strengthen protections, reduce access and create healthier outcomes for Georgia’s youth.
Ga. CEO: Who’s behind your claim – AI or a real person?
When it comes to insurance claims, technology can help make the process faster, but it’s the people behind the process who make sure it’s done right. In this video, Constance Gore, Senior Claims Manager at Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance, explains how experienced claims professionals use technology to help members navigate the claims process, without sacrificing the human connection.
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Opinion: Georgia’s next competitive advantage is in the sky
Georgia has never prospered by standing still. From building the world’s busiest airport to becoming one of America’s leading logistics, manufacturing, and technology hubs, our state has consistently embraced innovations that connect people, commerce, and ideas. The next transportation revolution is already on the horizon, and Georgia should position itself to lead it.
Opinion: Lying Georgia judge – Resign or be impeached
Judge Eleanor Ross, appointed to the U.S. District Court in Georgia by President Barack Obama, committed a felony when she lied to a federal official about carrying on an extramarital affair in her judicial chambers over a series of years.
Opinion: Don’t make a $150 million panic purchase
The special session that almost nobody wanted is about to begin. The greatest danger is not that lawmakers will do too little. It’s that they will do too much.
