Metro Atlanta Chamber talks housing
It’s not exactly a secret that the U.S. has a housing affordability issue. And in light of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates this week, the housing issue may be deepening. With interest rates inching upward, borrowing costs to buy a house are higher, and so are the costs associated with building new homes.
AI raising questions about who writes the rules
Some worry artificial intelligence could one day rule humanity.
Robots have not taken over yet, but AI may be helping with a core function of democracy in Georgia’s largest county: writing ordinances and resolutions.
Ossoff votes show he follows the socialist path
There is a civil war raging nationally and within the Georgia Democratic Party between the traditional “establishment” liberals and upstart socialists/communists who sympathize or are members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is in the middle of it and, as Republicans and some political pundits note, he has been voting with the democratic socialists more and more since his narrow 2021 election.
Lawmakers demand review of Dublin City Schools accredidation
State lawmakers want answers regarding the issues surrounding the Dublin City School System’s accreditation status. Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett, R-Dublin, and Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker, R-Perry, recently sent a joint letter to the Georgia State Board of Education requesting prompt action and urging a timely state review.
McCormick reintroduces ‘STOP the SWAMP Act’ amid Fauci inquiry
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-GA, says he reintroduced legislation aimed at strengthening congressional oversight after Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer more than 100 questions before Congress. McCormick first introduced the STOP the SWAMP Act during the 118th Congress which convened January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025, during the final two years of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Georgia Ports Authority closes out strong fiscal year
The Georgia Ports Authority recently closed out a strong fiscal year. The Port of Savannah ended fiscal year 2026 with June volumes 18 percent over the same month last year, and the Appalachian Regional Port in Northwest Georgia handled a record 49,319 intermodal containers in FY2026, for an increase of 20 percent or more than 8100 boxes compared to FY2025.
Lawmakers “disappointed” by Holly Springs lawsuit
A group of state lawmakers say they are “disappointed after the City of Holly Springs has chosen to pursue what we believe is a frivolous and meritless lawsuit, wasting both city and state taxpayer dollars to oppose sensible legislation.”
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A look back at last week’s Georgia Gang
Last week’s show discussed the Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream WNBA game where a mother and daughter were forced to take off their XX/YY shirts. The issue involves free speech and its limit, see the clip from last week’s episode below:
The Georgia Gang: election countdown and voting updates
The panelists on the Georgia Gang address on-air civil discourse standards, the dead-heat gubernatorial race, the ongoing Senate contest, and the economic debate over data centers.
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Opinion: Protecting our children requires smart regulation, not just good intentions
In today’s digital age, community building no longer happens solely within the walls of a church or community center. While faith institutions remain core anchors, the ways people—especially young people—grow in their faith increasingly extend into digital spaces.
Opinion: Clarity, certainty and growth – Why modernizing Georgia’s PEO framework matters for small businesses
Georgia’s small businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy. From family-owned manufacturers in Middle Georgia to fast-growing tech startups in Atlanta and Main Street retailers in rural communities, entrepreneurs drive job creation and innovation in every corner of the Peach State.
Opinion: Limiting single-family rentals won’t fix Georgia’s housing shortage
Imagine this: an active-duty service member is temporarily relocated to Robins Air Force Base. He has a wife and two kids, but they can’t find a house to rent that they can afford near the base. Since their service to the nation involves regular relocations, buying a house isn’t practical, and the only place they can find to rent is miles away without good schools nearby.
