Atlanta Regional Commission survey shows commute times are down
Hopefully, most readers are familiar with the term “consumer sentiment.” The metric not only measures what the average consumer is feeling but it can also be an indicator toward the situation for the broader economy. A new metric could be coined “commuter sentiment.”
New InsiderAdvantage survey: Trump approval rating up to 50%
An InsiderAdvantage national survey of 800 likely voters conducted February 17-18, utilizing mix-mode text/panel, with a margin of error of plus/minus 3.46%, shows Donald Trump’s approval rating basically mirroring or slightly above the national popular vote results in the election of November 2024.
Perdue confirmed as ambassador to China as Georgia’s Democratic Senators oppose
Sixteen Democrats joined Republicans Tuesday as the United States Senate confirmed former Georgia Senator David Perdue as the U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. But neither of Georgia’s two current Democratic Senators were among them – as both Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock voted no. The final tally was 67-29.
An early look at the 2026 campaign season
The 2024 elections ended only months ago – but in political terms they’re already old news. All eyes now turn to the 2026 midterms, where Georgia will once again be among the very most-watched battleground states with competitive races up and down the ballot.
Ossoff goes hard left— wants Trump impeached
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., told a decidedly left-wing Cobb County town hall audience last week that President Donald Trump’s “actions” justify removal from office, even as various polls show the president remains popular in the state the senator represents.
Carter launches ‘American-Made Medicines Caucus’
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, is leading efforts to promote medicine production in America. Late last week, Carter announced the launch of the American-Made Medicines Caucus – a congressional caucus focused on bringing pharmaceutical manufacturing to US shores as Republicans seek to further the Trump administration’s goals of boosting medicine production in this country.
Ossoff co-signs legislation to address Georgia’s doctor shortage
According to a 2022 report by the Georgia Healthcare Workforce Commission, Georgia’s health care industry is expected to need 239,000 new employees by 2032. In reaction to this report, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-GA, is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation designed to reduce the shortage of medical professionals in Georgia.
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Guest moderator Russ Spencer opens the August 3rd show with analysis regarding GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green not running for governor, GOP Rep. Mike Collins running for U.S. Senate and political unknown Derek Dooley poised to run for the U.S. Senate GOP nomination.
Ga. CEO: GFB president on the importance of community
Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall sits down with Georgia CEO to discuss the importance of partnering with companies that invest back into the local community.
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Millennium Gate Park to Be Home to Freedom Fighter Statue Honoring Hungarian Revolution
On October 23, a statue of a female freedom fighter will be unveiled in Midtown Atlanta, that honors a Revolution 66 years ago by freedom fighters half a world away.
Georgia voters to decide on four ballot measures in addition to nationally watched races
When Georgia voters head to the polls starting Monday, they’ll be casting ballots for more than a few hotly contested races. They’ll also have the opportunity to weigh in on four ballot questions, including a pair of constitutional amendments.
A U.S. Senate debate post-mortem
An assumption by all too many Georgians leading up last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate in Savannah was that Republican candidate Herschel Walker would underperform while the more experienced speaker incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock would dominate.
