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.
New elections committee ready to go to work
A committee tasked with evaluating specifications and requirements for election equipment utilizing hand-marked paper ballots produced through ballot-on-demand printing is ready to go to work.
2026 Ag Issues Summit features launch of Joint Family Farms Study Committee
Agriculture is Georgia’s No. 1 industry. And every year state lawmakers, industry leaders and members throughout Georgia’s farming community gather to discuss the issues shaping the future of the state’s number one industry at the Ag Issues Summit.
Kemp touts data centers, calls AI “scary” but essential
Gov. Brian Kemp weighed in on the rush to develop artificial intelligence, calling the technology “scary” while also welcoming data centers to Georgia and criticizing others who would pause their development.
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.
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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: No more penalty on hard work in Georgia
Georgia is at an economic crossroads. Over the past several years, the state has grown rapidly, attracting new residents and businesses while climbing in national rankings for competitiveness. Yet many Georgia families don’t feel that prosperity in their daily lives.
Opinion: Georgia’s three-tier system deserves protection
Georgia’s beer industry is thriving. Craft brewers across our state produced more than 585,000 barrels of beer in 2024, ranking 11th nationally in craft malt beverage production. From small-town producers to well-known brands, breweries are investing, expanding and creating jobs in communities across Georgia.
Opinion: In Georgia’s “Original Vision,” a 21st Century Call to Action
On Feb. 12 Georgia will celebrate the 293rd anniversary of its founding by Gen. James Oglethorpe in 1733. Georgians should be proud that the 13th British American colony has become a political and economic powerhouse. Thanks to a highly productive workforce, accommodating tax laws and strong public infrastructure, various news outlets have ranked Georgia as the best state for business in America.
