UGA economic impact more than $9 billion
Between the research ecosystem and leveraging extensive public service initiatives, among many other things, the University of Georgia no doubt has a huge impact on its home state. Thanks to a report from Professor Michael Adjemian in the school’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, that impact has a number – $9.2 billion.
Pair of Senate bills seek to protect children online
Two bills filed in the Senate this week are designed to “mitigate harms to children online.” The legislation was filed by members of the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection as a result of meetings held during the off session.
Appellate court takes up mass voter eligibility challenges
Oral arguments in a federal courtroom Tuesday over whether a Texas-based conservative group’s mass voter challenges in Georgia almost five years ago amounted to an attempt to intimidate minority voters boiled down to intent.
Arthur Blank Foundation, Falcons, and state rep. team up to promote girls flag football
Flag football is catching on in Georgia. Last year, Georgia reported almost 5,000 participants in girls flag football, and the Georgia High School Association held its third state championship last December – where the girls play alongside the boys in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Another GOP contender joins Georgia race for U.S. Senate
John King, Georgia’s insurance commissioner, has joined the Republican primary election in hopes of unseating Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff next year.
Kemp: New Laws Cut Red Tape and Streamline Government
Gov. Brian Kemp closed out the week signing several bills into law that he says will streamline government and help safeguard the state from interference from foreign adversaries.
DCA announces new funding for rural programs
This week, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced two programs important to rural Georgia have received funding and are seeking grant applications for the programs. The OneGeorgia Authority is the administrator of the programs, the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative and the Rural Site Development Initiative.
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Appellate court hears election law challenges
Lawyers representing the state and the Republican National Committee asked a federal appellate court Wednesday to reverse a lower court order blocking two provisions of a controversial election reform law the GOP-controlled General Assembly passed in 2021.
Another state lawmaker joins race to be Georgia’s next lieutenant governor
A fifth state lawmaker has joined the campaign to become Georgia’s next lieutenant governor, with Rep. David Clark, R-Buford, announcing his candidacy Tuesday.
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House-Passed Defense Act Good for Georgia
Georgia wins! And I’m not (just) referring to the SEC championship game.
Energy Bills Impacted by Rising Costs
Americans are bracing for steeper heating bills this winter as the nation faces record inflation on most goods and services. Eggs hit $5 a dozen at my grocery store. Gasoline rose to record highs. Used car prices spiked 51%. Necessities like toilet paper have been in short supply. Even the $1 menu disappeared from fast food restaurants.
Georgia’s Challenge: Police Recruitment and Retention
As 2022 draws to a close, many Georgia police departments are experiencing shortages of officers and departments and are competing with one another to recruit new ones to fill vacant positions. Meanwhile the pool of new applicants is shrinking as departments are struggling to retain tenured officers who are increasingly retiring and moving to the private sector for better salary and benefits.
