Lawmakers focus on math in Georgia schools
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.”
Georgia Ports preparing for citrus imports, cold chain shippers
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 Africa, South America and other markets to cross the Port of Savannah’s docks in May and June.
Georgia congresswoman sends demand letter to Trump
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, D-GA, led a contingent of her Democratic colleagues – including two from the Georgia delegation – in writing a letter to President Donald Trump condemning his Administration’s reported policy change prohibiting federal employees from using paid administrative leave to vote or serve as non-partisan poll workers and demand he reverse the policy.
New Georgia law aims to tackle an alarming absentee rate
A slew of new laws took effect in Georgia on July 1st, one of which is an important one aimed at tackling the concerning rate of student absenteeism. It is Senate Bill 123 which seeks to promote more consistent school attendance across the state through early intervention and expanded support systems.
Lending firm collapse shocks Newnan & Georgia
Newnan-based First Liberty Building and Loan, a private lending firm operated by the city’s Frost family, has experienced a shocking collapse. Late last week it suspended all payments to investors as it cooperates with investigations by the FBI and state authorities to assess the damage to its clients who are experiencing severe financial losses as the company sorts out its affairs.
Study Committee on medical marijuana & hemp gets to work
A study committee tasked with studying and evaluating Georgia’s current laws, policies and procedures surrounding medical marijuana and other cannabis-derived drugs and hemp products is ready to go to work.
Atlanta Regional Commission hosts “regional assembly” for elected leaders
Some 125 mayors, city council members and county commissioners recently got together at the Cobb Galleria Centre for the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) first Regional Assembly of Public Officials. The event featured a number of speakers discussing the biggest challenges facing the region and what some cities and counties are doing to address them.
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The Oct. 5th broadcast opens with a Republican-Democrat debate on the federal government shutdown and its effect on Georgia and nationally. Additional discussion focuses on hard-left Rep. Ruwa Romann’s entry in the Democratic gubernatorial primary and its impact on her party and electoral chances.
Another high-profile lawmaker joins race for lt. governor
Another state senator has entered the race to become Georgia’s next Lt. Governor. Republican Greg Dolezal entered the crowded race last week, touting himself as “the one who gets it done.” He joins colleagues Blake Tillery, Steve Gooch, John Kennedy and Rep. David Clark in the race to fill the position that will be left open by current Lt. Governor Burt Jones – who is running for governor.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center’s True Agenda Is the Destruction of America’s Culture
Since its founding in 1971 as an organization with the laudable mission of fighting the KKK and other white supremacy groups, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has raised hundreds of millions of dollars with which it has leveled countless legal and public relations attacks against various “hate groups.”
Addressing Stigmas During Mental Health Awareness Month
It is important to talk about mental health for a few reasons. Mental health conditions affect more than one in five Americans. It is likely that the reader knows someone who is dealing with a psychiatric disorder.
Putting Hope in Action for Georgia’s Foster Children
Hope is my brand and who I am at my core. I fundamentally believe in the very definition of hope: an expectation for something to happen. For nearly three decades, I’ve worked to improve child welfare and social services policy across the country, including as Director of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.
