Opinion: DREAMS should work for all Georgia college students
Georgia has a national reputation for doing something rare in public policy: sticking with a good idea and making it better over time. For more than three decades, the HOPE Scholarship has helped millions of Georgians pursue education and build lives here at home.
Education bills moving through the legislature
Only days after Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, and Rep. Chris Erwin, R-Homer, introduced the Georgia Early Literacy Act, a House Education subcommittee gave unanimous approval to the bill – sending it to the full House Education Committee for consideration later this week.
Democrats stage House walkout in dramatic legislative day
Day 39 is always one of the three busiest days of the 40-day legislative session – along with Crossover Day and Sine Die (the last day of the session). And Wednesday was no exception.
Georgia Chamber kicks off statewide tour
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce kicked off its first leg of its Georgia|2050 tour on Tuesday in Douglas, Georgia – the first of five stops in different areas of the state, with more communities expected to be added.
Resolution urges Georgia high schools to offer flag football for girls
While basketball, soccer, softball and golf continue to thrive, all eyes are on flag football as the next emerging sport for girls. In fact, flag football will make its debut in the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles and is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing girls sports in America.
Democrat Congresswoman resigns as state party chair
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., resigned Monday as head of the Georgia Democratic Party amid criticism from U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and other Democratic colleagues that she wasn’t up to the job.
School safety, girls sports bills highlight busy legislative day
Sine Die, the final day of the legislative session, is drawing near quickly, and lawmakers are working feverishly to pass their priority bills. Monday was no exception.
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Feds secure millions in Medicaid waste, fraud, abuse case in Georgia, other states
Georgia will benefit from a portion of another $27.5 million agreed to by the owner of a defunct medial lab accused of Medicaid fraud, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday.
Georgia maintains highest bond ratings
The “Big Three” bond rating companies again have given Georgia the highest rating of AAA, praising the state’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and record of economic growth and job creation.
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Special Ed: A Legal Perspective on Parental Rights
If you are a Georgia parent of a special needs child, you should be aware of what laws are in place to protect you and your child. Special education laws are aimed to enhance the educational access of students with disabilities and the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) ensures all children with disabilities are provided a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
Older Georgians’ Candidates Should Have Solutions for Inflation Ahead of the Midterms
Georgia once again finds itself in election season, with two highly competitive midterm races on the horizon. At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp is facing Stacey Abrams in a rematch of their 2018 showdown, while Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker will fight to determine who represents Georgia in the U.S. Senate.
Small business lessons from a ‘mompreneur’
I’m a “mompreneur” from Gwinnett, with a business in Atlanta helping other mompreneurs go from side hustle to a thriving business by providing step-by-step business growth strategies, so they can free up their time, generate more income, enjoy living life with their families and look great doing it. My main business line is selling fashion online through my Facebook store, Lyntrell’s Closet.
