Northwest Georgia WMA restored
For more than 45 years, Georgians enjoyed spending time at the Pine Log Wildlife Management area in Bartow County. In 2023, after a rezoning by the Bartow County Commission, the Neel family business the Aubrey Corporation chose to let the lease expire and concepts ranging from mining operations to residential housing were floated as part of the future for the land.
New InsiderAdvantage Georgia poll: Jackson leads by two in race for governor, Ossoff by eight in Senate contest
Results:
Governor:
Rick Jackson: 48%
Keisha Lance Bottoms: 46%
Undecided: 6%
Clyde urges DOJ to adopt significant firearm registration ruling
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, is leading the way in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) registration for $0 NFA tax firearms, as well as to apply and set it nationwide through official rulemaking.
Atlanta Regional Commission Board approves new development plan for 2050
The Atlanta Regional Commission Board has announced its new Regional Development Plan (RDP) called Growing Together for 2050, meant to provide a framework for managing growth and improving quality of life for the entire 11-county region.
State rep. wants answers from state Dept. of Community Health
One metro Atlanta state representative is seeking answers from the Department of Community Health (DCH). State Rep. Marvin Lim, D-Norcross, recently sent a letter to DCH asking the agency to explain certain mental health parity reports submitted by Amerigroup, Caresource and Peach State Health Plan.
Raffensperger launches bipartisan ‘Election Integrity Task Force’
Election integrity has been a hot topic for Georgia lawmakers and leaders for the past several years, and special study committees have been tasked with looking at the issue in the off-session. Now another advisory committee has been established that will focus on “election security, enhance transparency and boost public confidence.”
Federal fraud task force eyes Georgia autism providers
Anyone who’s ever managed a household or run a business understands the basic discipline of budgeting: Every new expense must be weighed against the money available and the priorities that cannot be ignored.
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Ga. CEO: Tasha Allen with the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan
VP of People & Corporate Citizenship at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Tasha Allen discusses the different health plan options offered through the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan and how to enroll.
Another record breaker for business expansions and job growth in Georgia
The economic boom continued in Georgia last year, with a second record-topping year of business investment and job growth.
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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.
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.
