MARTA reports 4.7 million riders during World Cup, without major crimes
Argentina or Spain will win the World Cup Sunday, but MARTA is already celebrating a win, announcing Friday that it moved 4.7 million riders during the 35 days of events in metro Atlanta, with no major crimes reported.
Trump targets election data coverup; Georgia next?
Last night President Donald Trump exposed a cover up of the largest breach of voter registration in history. In a speech, he said 220 million voter files, including names, addresses, phone numbers, political affiliations and more have been stolen by Communist China to exploit U.S. elections since 2020.
Hunter safety education coming to Georgia classrooms
Georgia students in grades six through 12 will now have the option of taking a hunter safety education course as part of their curriculum after Senate Bill 148 was signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp. The course will be based on current hunting safety education courses offered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Lieutenant governor hopefuls sharpen personal attacks in debate
Most of Georgia’s statewide primary races have been settled on either the Democratic or Republican ticket, but the race for leadership of the state Senate remains up for grabs on both sides of the aisle.
Allen leads colleagues in call for PBM reform enforcement
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, is urging the Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to enforce landmark reforms designed to “rein in the abuses of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs),” as required by law through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (CAA).
Georgia launches ‘Top State for Talent’ map to highlight workforce innovation
Gov. Brian Kemp’s Top State for Talent initiative is now becoming a reality across Georgia. Kemp says the cross-agency initiative will transform how Georgians prepare for and access meaningful careers by breaking down silos between education and workforce systems.
Bipartisan McBath bill looks to boost childcare
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-GA, along with a bipartisan handful of other House members, has introduced legislation that aims to address the childcare workforce shortage. Nearly every state in the country is facing a childcare worker shortage, driven by a range of factors.
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Two wealthy Republicans, one runoff: how Georgia gubernatorial candidates compare
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Georgia CEO: An update on Georgia Power’s 2026 projects
Central Region Executive for Georgia Power Bowen Reichert Shoemaker discusses 2026 projects and their impact across the state in this video from our friends at Georgia CEO:
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Opinion: Managing Georgia’s water supply for future generations
Most Georgians don’t think twice about turning on the tap to wash their hands or clean up after a meal with family and friends, but behind every drop is a water system that requires planning, investment and collaboration to be reliable and safe.
Opinion: Georgia’s future runs on rails
Freight rail is essential to America’s manufacturing strength. Yet the lack of rail connectivity across North America has driven up shipping costs, created persistent increased bottlenecks, and dimmed outlooks for this critical mode of transportation.
Opinion: Georgia’s future takes flight through aerospace innovation
If you grew up anywhere near Middle Georgia, you can’t help but feel the heartbeat of Robins Air Force Base. The sound of aircraft overhead, the steady hum of industry, and the sense of shared purpose have shaped generations of families like mine.
