Illegal aliens charged with voting in Georgia elections
Outgoing Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger along with some of his media allies never tire of claiming that illegal immigrants don’t vote in Georgia. That’s not what the U,S. Justice Department has uncovered.
Department of Agriculture unveils Fall Agritourism map
The weather is cooling off, pools are closed and Georgians are looking for fall activities –not everyone can go to college football games. To that end, Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has announced the launch of the Georgia Fall Agritourism Map.
Clyde pushes back on firearm registration
U.S Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, was joined by 30 of his House Republican colleagues – including members of the Georgia delegation – in sending a letter Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Robert Cekada urging the agency to limit the retention of firearm records to 20 years and immediately destroy digitally recorded firearm registration records.
New CDC Director Erica Schwartz confirmed
Likely the state’s most prominent feature of the federal government, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has finally found its new director. Former Deputy Surgeon General and Rear Admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Erica Schwartz was confirmed by a party line vote of 51-44, with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-VA, being the lone Democrat senator to vote in favor.
Carter wants to ban insider trading among lawmakers
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, may be leaving office after an unsuccessful run for the U.S. Senate, but the Republican Congressman wants to see an end to insider trading among lawmakers. As one of the original sponsors of the legislation, Carter is pushing the Stop Insider Trading Act.
McBath cosponsors literacy bill
While Georgia lawmakers and key educational stakeholders are working to battle literacy on the homefront, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-GA, is taking a key role at the federal level. The Georgia Congresswoman led the House introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act, legislation which will address America’s literacy crisis using evidence-based reading instruction known as the Science of Reading.
Ag commissioner celebrates ‘Georgia Farmers Market Week’
There’s a week for just about everything here in Georgia and this one is no exception, as Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper proclaimed August 3–9, 2026, “Georgia Farmers Market Week” in recognition of the larger National Farmers Market Week and the important role farmers markets play in supporting farmers, consumers and local communities.
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Bottoms unveils affordability plan
With voters upset about the cost of living, both candidates for governor are rolling out affordability plans to woo them.
Ga. CEO: Blakely mayor on how Municipal Association helps keep Georgia cities strong
Mayor of Blakely Travis Wimbush talks about the many advantages of working with Georgia Municipal Association and how they have impacted the city. Learn more in this video from Georgia CEO:
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Opinion: Ga. House sought election reform; keep judges away
SB 214’s failure on Sine Die should not be mistaken for a rejection of the policy behind SB 189 when it comes to election issues. If anything, it exposed the difference between declaring a goal and building a lawful, workable path to achieve it. Georgia House Republicans who moved SB 214 understood that difference, and they deserve credit for treating election administration as a matter of governance rather than political theater.
Opinion: When school ends, the need for nutrition remains
Raising a growing boy as a single parent is full of daily challenges.
Opinion: Election security bills still in play
This Thursday is the last day of the Georgia legislative session, and there are several election security bills still in play that have passed both chambers and have the chance to become law by then.
