House passes “historic” early literacy, education bills
Tuesday was billed as ‘Education Day’ in the House Chamber. State Representatives passed a “historic” package of early literacy and education bills, marking a major milestone in strengthening educational opportunities for Georgia’s children, most notably House Bill 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, according to House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington.
Senate bill inspired by Charlie Kirk would protect 1st Amendment rights for students
Sen. Ben Watson, R-Savannah, is expected to introduce legislation today – the “True Patriotism and Universal Student Access Act” – that has been designated as a priority for the 2026 Legislative Session, according to Lt. Governor Burt Jones. This bill is designed to ensure students 1st Amendment Rights.
Ga. Democrats are told to get an identity & too far left
Several prominent Democratic Party consultants, state legislators and possible candidates met this week in Atlanta for a so-called “NewDEAL Ideas Summit.” According to a report in the Cobb Voice, “party insiders privately admitted what many Georgians and Republicans already know: the Democratic Party has become increasingly out of touch with the average voter.”
Kemp: New laws will modernize and improve public safety
Gov. Brian Kemp signed six bills into law Thursday that he says will modernize and improve public safety in Georgia. First Lady Marty Kemp, several constitutional officers, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and law enforcement officers, all joined Kemp at the bill signing – including one that was a priority bill for the governor.
Major bills expected to be signed this week, others still waiting on governor’s desk
The 2025 session of the Georgia General Assembly ended a little more than a month ago where lawmakers passed over 400 bills and resolutions. Gov. Brian Kemp has already signed many of these bills into law, but hundreds are still sitting on his desk waiting for his approval or veto.
Work begins on Georgia Power battery storage systems
Construction is underway on battery energy storage systems (BESS) at four locations across the state, Georgia Power officials announced Wednesday.
Beach’s D.C. job triggers heated Senate special election
Brandon Beach has made it official – he is now a former state senator – announcing his resignation after 13 years serving his north Atlanta metro district. This follows his appointment by President Donald Trump to serve as the 46th Treasurer of the United States.
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Third Republican state senator running for Georgia lieutenant governor
Another ranking Republican state senator has joined the wide open race to succeed Republican Burt Jones as lieutenant governor.
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My High School Civics Class
In my Athens high school civics class back in the day we learned about our Declaration of Independence, our U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights and our form of government. We studied Thomas Jefferson’s statement in the July 4 ,1776 Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Agriculture Takes the Next Step Thanks to the PAL Act
In our divided political world today, our nation needs leaders in Congress who are willing to step across the political divide and engage in bipartisan efforts to help America. And that’s exactly what the Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act (PAL Act) is: bipartisan agricultural legislation that will help Georgia’s farmers and our larger economy.
Walker Should Focus on Gangs
To ensure a win in Georgia’s Dec. 6 runoff election, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker should follow the lead of Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr. Kemp and Carr laudably focused on the root cause of exploding violent crime— criminal street gangs. Moreover, both identified specific anti-gang initiatives as well as future anti-gang proposals.
