New InsiderAdvantage survey shows Trump approval rating up to 50%
An InsiderAdvantage national survey conducted January 31-February 1 shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating having gained nearly seven points within a week since his decision to change direction and leadership in Minneapolis.
Apprenticeship programs growing Georgia’s teacher pipeline
As part of its 2026 legislative priorities, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is calling on the General Assembly to support statewide expansion of apprenticeship programs that are building the state’s teacher pipeline. Over the past year, the state department has worked with districts statewide to formalize a pathway that allows paraprofessionals to earn teacher certification while continuing to work in their classrooms.
House committee hears review of the ‘More MARTA Program’
Members of the House Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC) had a chance Tuesday to hear the results of an assessment on “the More MARTA Program” – a program approved by voters in 2016 that aims to expand MARTA transit within the City of Atlanta.
NFIB notes concerns among small business
The latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is out. Optimism is still above historic levels but uncertainty is at the second highest recording in the decades-long history of the index.
Senator continues fight for freedom of speech and ending ‘debanking’
One powerful Georgia Senator says he won’t give up his fight for freedom of speech and ending ‘debanking.’
Education bills move to House after Senate approval
A bill that would expand the jurisdiction of superior courts to some offenses committed by children ages 13 to 17 heads to the House for consideration after gaining Senate approval on Crossover Day last week. SB 61 by Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, would repeal a provision that limits superior court jurisdiction over aggravated assault cases involving firearms against public safety officers, and includes terroristic threats or acts involving schools.
A big GOP state House fundraiser? Who knew?
State Rep. Houston Gaines, R-Athens— a 30-year-old who has only served six years in the state House of Representatives— is not only a rising GOP star but an exceptional fundraiser.
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Georgia election chief: review finds discrepancy within margin of error
A hand count of ballots in a primary election race for the Georgia Public Service Commission found a discrepancy, but Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger determined it was not a problem.
Watch the final Georgia Gang of June here!
Guest host Deidra Dukes kicks off the June 29th show with analysis of the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites and President Trump’s historic brokering of an Israel-Iran cease fire.
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Walker: Promote a federal anti-gang prosecution law
Citizens expect that Georgia’s U.S. Senate candidates will confront the public safety and criminal justice reform issues. That because Georgia has been constantly wracked by rising gang-violence since 2020— and now Atlanta ranks 3rd highest in murder rates nationally.
Illegal Ga. ballot harvesting evidence being sought
The November 2020 election proved to be a pivotal breaking point for the Republican Party in Georgia, and it continues to be a point of contention. As a young lawyer, it was heartbreaking to see what unfolded in real-time, but also what did not unfold.
Gubernatorial debate: Voters want to hear about illegal immigration
With time running out before the May 25th Republican primary, ending the pretense on Gov. Brian Kemp and the ludicrous premise that he fulfilled all his 2018 campaign promises is long past due. He hasn’t. We point to his detailed but narrow 2018 campaign promises on illegal immigration in Georgia.
