Ga. Assn. of Broadcasters seek to retain AM car radio
It was several years ago when some major car manufacturers sought to remove the AM radio component from their vehicle dashboards. Critics immediately responded that broadcast radio is an essential part of our country’s emergency alert infrastructure. Then Congress rushed to address the problem in a bipartisan fashion. But efforts to pass protective legislation stalled— until now.
City of Atlanta to review Flock surveillance policies
Flock license plate readers have been embraced by law enforcement across Georgia, but have been met with backlash from the public as audits have revealed hundreds of cases of misuse, leading to firings or even criminal charges.
Federal Funding means new veterans cemetery in Augusta
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, took part in a press event recently with community leaders to boast federal funding for a new veterans cemetery in Augusta. With Allen’s support, the funding for this project was appropriated through H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and made available through the Veterans Cemetery Grant Program.
Kemp suspends Dublin school board
Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday suspended all seven members of the Dublin school board over financial mismanagement.
Clyde urges DOJ to adopt significant firearm registration ruling
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, is leading the way in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) registration for $0 NFA tax firearms, as well as to apply and set it nationwide through official rulemaking.
Atlanta Regional Commission Board approves new development plan for 2050
The Atlanta Regional Commission Board has announced its new Regional Development Plan (RDP) called Growing Together for 2050, meant to provide a framework for managing growth and improving quality of life for the entire 11-county region.
State rep. wants answers from state Dept. of Community Health
One metro Atlanta state representative is seeking answers from the Department of Community Health (DCH). State Rep. Marvin Lim, D-Norcross, recently sent a letter to DCH asking the agency to explain certain mental health parity reports submitted by Amerigroup, Caresource and Peach State Health Plan.
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They may look like book drops, but some believe ‘baby boxes’ can save lives
Amie Anderson’s first instinct was rage.
Her daughter, a nurse, had just told her how a young mother had walked into the hospital and surrendered her infant.
The Georgia Gang: Data center backlash and a mayor in hot water
The backlash against data centers continues as several families across Georgia sue Meta, accusing it’s Newton data center facility of tainting their well water. Also, Stockbridge’s 23-year-old mayor is facing calls for removal amid a growing list of controversies. Our panelists discuss on this week’s The Georgia Gang.
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Opinion: Promise or pipe dream? Why Georgia’s next governor can’t eliminate property taxes
Candidates for office routinely make bold promises about what they will achieve once elected. Often, these pledges extend beyond the legal and practical authority of the position they seek. This dynamic is evident in Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial primary, where several leading candidates have promised to limit or eliminate property taxes.
Opinion: May 19th election: Will radicals poison Georgia’s Supreme Court?
Georgians are already voting in the May 19 primary election (supposedly non-partisan) for three slots on the Georgia Supreme Court. If voters who believe in the rule of law, the U.S. Constitution, the Georgia constitution and rational judges whose decision-making isn’t driven by their politics don’t turn out, there’s a big problem.
Opinion: Georgia helped build the future of fintech – Congress must let us lead the future of crypto
Georgia has long been a leader in innovation.
From logistics and payments technology to fintech, our state has built a reputation as a place where entrepreneurs come to grow businesses and create jobs.
