Miss Georgia enjoying her reign
Unlike a lot of pageant contestants, Audrey Kittila did not grow up in the pageant world. She grew plenty – to a cool six foot one – so her height did make her a great candidate to become a model. Kittila began modeling at age 14, freelance doing runway.
DNR announces new grants through Recreational Trails Program
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the selection of projects for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants. RTP helps to support the construction and rehabilitation of trails across the state, to encourage outdoor activity and enhance tourism opportunities as well.
Raffensperger launches ‘Georgia Businesses Against Trafficking’ initiative
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has joined forces with his peers across the country to launch an initiative to aid in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation. The newly formed Georgia Businesses Against Trafficking (GBAT) focuses on raising awareness through training and collaboration with businesses and organizations across the state.
Ga. CEO: How banks are keeping up with new technology
Chief Innovation Officer at Colony Bank Christian Ruppe discusses the importance of staying up to date with new technology in the banking industry in this video from our friends at Georgia CEO:
Allen works to protect Augusta golf cart industry
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, is continuing his efforts to protect American-made low speed personal transportation vehicles – especially golf carts which are manufactured in Georgia.
McBath aims to support student parents
In a bit of bipartisan cooperation. Representatives Lucy McBath (D GA-6), Deborah Ross (D NC-2), and Don Bacon (R NE-2) have introduced the Understanding Student Parent Act, legislations that aims to support pregnant and parenting students.
Members of Georgia delegation disagree on DOGE cuts
Passage of the rescissions package sent over by President Donald Trump, codifying $9.4 billion worth of savings identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), drew mixed reactions from members of Georgia’s Congressional delegation.
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Ga. CEO: Heath Fountain of Colony Bank on the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit
CEO of Colony Bank Heath Fountain talks about Colony’s support of the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit and the importance of helping those aging out of Georgia’s foster care system. Learn more in this video from Georgia CEO:
Raffensperger enters stormy GOP political waters
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joined the 2026 Republican primary race for governor yesterday with promises ranging from getting more jobs to cutting taxes. But he doesn’t talk much about election integrity, and his primary opponents— especially Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and perhaps Attorney General Chris Carr– are gearing up to slam him on his record in this policy area.
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Police & Community Partnerships Rescue Rome Neighborhood
Like many Georgia cities and counties by the end of 2022, the law enforcement agencies in Rome and Floyd County felt they were losing ground to street gangs, drugs and the violence that always goes with them.
Norfolk Southern Still Has Questions to Answer
The place was in Monaca, Pennsylvania. The day was February 23rd and 300 local western Pennsylvania residents packed the room at the Community College of Beaver County.
Correction By “Promise Scholarship” Op-ed Author
The conclusion I came to and that InsiderAdvantage Georgia published on March 15 regarding eligibility of students for the proposed new state grant known as the “Promise Scholarship” in SB 233 was inaccurate.
