Warnock visits ICE detention center seeking answers
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-GA, says he wants answers about access to basic medical care in the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, GA. Warnock toured the facility earlier this week to conduct what he called a “Congressional oversight of the federal facility.”
Republican Jackson gets help from (Democrat) friends
Billy Linville, a longtime influential Democrat political/business consultant and sometime lobbyist, minces no words: “I know Keisha Lance Bottoms (the Democrats’ candidate for governor). By any objective standard, she is the worst mayor in modern Atlanta history. She refused, or was unable, to lead and govern.” That’s why, while remaining a Democrat, he is launching “Democrats and Independents for Rick Jackson” who is the Republican gubernatorial candidate.
Georgia’s ‘Path2College 529 Plan improvements take effect
Gov. Brian Kemp says Georgia is making it easier for parents to save for their child’s college tuition through two major enhancements to Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan. Kemp signed Senate Bill 556 into law in May — which raises the maximum account balance for Path2College 529 Plan accounts from $235,000 to $550,000.
Voter registration mailers to deceased Georgians – and a dog – trigger investigation
Following numerous reports of voter registration mailers being sent to deceased Georgians, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced he is conducting an investigation into Ready to Register and other third-party organizations that mailed solicitations to deceased, and otherwise ineligible, individuals across Georgia.
Ga. CEO: Georgia Farm Bureau launches ‘I Farm. I Vote.’ campaign
Learn about Georgia Farm Bureau’s I Farm. I Vote. campaign, a nonpartisan initiative designed to help voters stay informed on issues related to agriculture throughout the election season. Discover election resources, voter information, and educational tools available at IFarmIVoteGA.com to help you make informed decisions at the ballot box.
Gang Prosecution Unit celebrates four years of success
Georgia’s Gang Prosecution Unit was established four years ago in the State Attorney General’s Office and has secured more than 140 convictions since its inception. The majority of these cases involve shootings, both fatal and non-fatal, with one victim as young as three years old.
$10 million federal funds for aviation safety at Atlanta Regional Airport
Efforts by U.S Rep. Brian Jack, R-GA, resulted in a major investment in aviation safety at Peachtree City’s Atlanta Regional Airport, also known as Falcon Field. Jack visited his hometown late last week to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration will be investing $9,925,000 for a new air traffic control tower, which is expected to become operational in 2028.
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Metro Atlanta water authority investigates outage as federal authorities warn of Iran-linked hackers
A water utility that serves 300,000 homes and businesses in metro Atlanta is still investigating whether a hacker caused a service outage last week.
The Georgia Gang: Data centers, Mike Collins, Jackson restaurant backlash
Georgia Gang discusses Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins defending his campaign after questions about his son-in-law’s controversial social media posts, growing public opposition to large data center developments across Georgia, and the political backlash facing a South Fulton restaurant after hosting gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson.
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Opinion: Don’t let broad online safety measures hold kids back
On any given weeknight, our kitchen table doubles as a classroom, and the laptops and tablets my kids use are their utensils. One of my kids might be reviewing online videos for a history course, another might be collaborating with classmates on a shared document.
Opinion: The Do-Nothing Caucus Strikes Again
If you’ve been following Georgia’s election policy debates over the past month, you might assume that something meaningful is being done to secure the 2026 elections. After all, we’ve seen press releases and social media posts. We’ve seen committee hearings. We’ve seen bold rhetoric about security failures. We’ve seen Republican-sponsored bills with impressive titles.
Opinion: Two critical moves – How Georgia’s Legislature can power our tech economy
Atlanta stands on the brink of becoming a national technology powerhouse. But this moment demands swift, decisive action from the state Legislature. Our goal is clear: translate our tech growth into high-quality jobs, sustainable wealth and economic opportunity for every Georgian– thus securing our long-term competitive edge.
