Clyde leads GOP delegation urging Carr to clarify gun law
In an effort led by U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, members of the Georgia Republican delegation are urging Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to issue a legal opinion clarifying a discrepancy in Georgia law that “could prevent law-abiding Georgians from fully exercising their recently restored Second Amendment rights” following the landmark ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF (consolidated with Jensen v. ATF).
Rapper stole checks and sold the recipe for others to copy him
A Stone Mountain rapper will spend six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges involving the theft of thousands of checks from the mail.
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.
New president takes over at Georgia Ports
After 15 years with the Georgia Ports Authority – and 38 years in the industry, Griff Lynch is making moves toward retirement. Lynch is remaining CEO but has relinquished the president role to Kevin Price, who took over at the beginning of July as president.
Study Committee studying synthetic drugs holds first meeting
A committee tasked with evaluating the impact of kratom products on minors and finding ways to strengthen protections, reduce access and create healthier outcomes for Georgia’s youth held its first meeting recently. The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail-Available Substances heard from several clinical and medical professionals, scholars and university faculty during the initial meeting.
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Ga. CEO: Phil Kent talks upcoming ‘Top Lobbyists’ issue of James Magazine!
CEO & Publisher of James Magazine Phil Kent talks about what readers can expect to learn in the upcoming September/October Lobbyist Issue of the magazine. Learn more in this video below from our friends at Georgia CEO!
Jackson leads Bottoms in fundraising for Georgia governor’s race
Rick Jackson, the Republican running to be Georgia’s next governor, raised more money in the past two months than his Democratic opponent, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, has collected since starting her campaign more than a year ago.
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Opinion: Georgians deserve to be free of gambling’s harmful exploitation!
As officials in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Vermont are trying to reverse the harms of state-sponsored gambling, Georgia is in the enviable position of being able to prevent the gambling harms those states are experiencing. Georgia can simply say “no,” to gambling lobbyists who continually swarm under The Gold Dome.
Opinion: Trump could restore America’s Golden Age with iconic railroad merger
The private sector is delivering on President Trump’s economic agenda.
Opinion: Why I remain bullish on autonomous vehicles
For more than a decade, I’ve written, spoken, and advised clients and policymakers on the promise—and the complexity—of autonomous vehicles (AVs). Over that time, the sector has endured hype cycles, regulatory uncertainty, high-profile setbacks, and more than a few premature predictions about timelines.
