Clyde introduces ‘MAGA Act’ elections bill
Legislation introduced by Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, and supported by over 40 House Republicans, could change the dynamics of congressional representation. The Make Apportionment Great Again (MAGA) Act would require a reapportionment prior to the 2028 election and add a U.S. citizenship question to the 2030 census and beyond.
Georgia trucking schools closed over drivers’ lack of English proficiency
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently announced that his department will shut down 270 driving schools, including some in Georgia, that were committing fraud by granting commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to unqualified applicants.
Special election to fill seat of late U.S. Rep. David Scott heads to runoff
The special election to fill the U.S. House seat previously held by the late David Scott is headed to an August 10th runoff, after Marcye Scott, the youngest of David Scott’s two daughters, fell just short of 50% of the vote. She will face fellow Democrat Everton Blair Jr. in the runoff to try and fill her father’s former seat for the rest of the year.
Georgia chronic absenteeism hits another post-pandemic low
Georgia lawmakers and statewide educational leaders have committed to addressing chronic absenteeism with new laws and the state’s participation in the national 50% Challenge – an initiative to reduce chronic absenteeism by half over five years.
Columbia Co. has new data center with Google
Last Thursday Columbia County officials announced a partnership with Georgia Power and Google to establish new development standards and restrictions on data centers. This came as Columbia County Commission Chairman Doug Duncan met with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
First Lady Kemp, GBI director release human trafficking PSA
Georgia has taken the lead in fighting human trafficking under Gov. Brian Kemp’s administration. Late last week, the state took another step in their efforts when First Lady Marty Kemp and GBI Director Chris Hosey released a public service announcement highlighting the See Something, Send Something app which is available for download on Apple and Android devices.
Wealthy Cox family radical arrested in Spain
In 2023, avowed Communist James “Fergie” Chambers secured multiple hundreds of millions of dollars from his family, which controls the Cox Enterprises empire. (His billionaire father James Cox Chambers co-owns the Atlanta Hawks.) Since he cut ties with his family, he has been using that slush fund to bankroll a hard-left and anti-Jewish and anti-Christian groups.
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Jackson reveals affordability plan while defending business dealings with state
Facing renewed pressure over his business dealings as he runs for Georgia governor, Republican Rick Jackson pledged to end his healthcare contracting with the state by Dec. 31 if he wins the election against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Georgia Chamber to counter ‘misinformation, disinformation’ about data centers
Data centers are a financial boon to communities, according to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, which is pushing back on concerns about their impact on the environment, on utility bills and on their neighbors.
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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.
