Georgia breaks trade records, becomes top 10 exporting state
For the first time since 2020, and after five straight years of breaking export records, Georgia is back in the Top 10 rankings for exporting states. Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that Georgia has again made history by surpassing $60.2 billion in exports in calendar year 2025.
House passes McBath-sponsored bill to fight human trafficking
With its status as one of the top logistics or transportation states in the country – between Hartsfield and being near the southern terminus of 3 major interstates – Georgia is also sadly one of the nation’s leading states for human trafficking. In 2024, the National Human Trafficking Hotline data showed nearly 22,000 victims of trafficking in the U.S.
Agricultural science teacher earns state’s top honor
With more than $74 billion in economic impact every year, agribusiness is Georgia’s leading industry. Fittingly, Rachel Kinsaul, an agricultural science teacher and FFA advisor at Morgan County High School, is the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year.
‘Coolest Thing Made in Georgia’ contest
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Synovus have announced nominations will open for the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia contest on June 2. Designed to showcase the state’s innovation and craftsmanship, the competition is looking for business owners, manufacturers and creators to enter their products into a social media bracket.
Carter, Augusta University partner to promote telehealth
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, says he sees telehealth as playing a major role in tackling some of the state’s most pressing challenges with healthcare. Last week, Carter met with officials at Augusta University to discuss advocacy for the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) and discuss the medical college’s impact on Georgia.
Lt. Gov. Jones announces Senate study committees
In preparation for the 2026 legislative session, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has announced the creation of several study committees – as well as naming his appointments to each committee.
New EPA funding $2 million for brownfield sites
U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced on Thursday more than $2 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for revitalization projects across the state.
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General Assembly looking to reinvigorate state-run venture capital fund
Georgia lawmakers are taking a fresh look at a state-run venture capital fund that was created a dozen years ago.
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Reasons why we shouldn’t ‘Casinofy’ Georgia
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In the January-February issue of James magazine, the Democrats’ state House Majority Leader Rep. James Beverly proposed that Georgia explore the legalization of sports betting and casino gaming.
Keep Georgia’s Successful Certificate of Need Law
Special interest groups from outside Georgia are once again waging attacks on Georgia’s long-standing, successful Certificate of Need program that protects access to lifesaving hospital care.
Georgia’s Rogue District Attorneys a growing problem
One of the most troublesome parts of the left-wing political agenda to remake America is its deliberate effort to liberalize our criminal justice system. As part of a radical change agenda, the effort began in Georgia with an innocent-sounding, but completely misleading, plan labeled “Criminal Justice Reform.”
