Midterm convention energized Georgia’s GOP base
In recent days prominent Democrats and their media allies in Georgia and elsewhere have opined that the Republican midterm convention in Dallas had little or no impact. However, an InsiderAdvantage national survey conducted September 13-14 indicates that the strategy behind President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee to hold the convention has paid off.
Former business executive to lead Georgia’s public colleges and universities
It took five months to find a successor to University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and after looking far and wide the Board of Regents picked someone close to home.
U.S. House passes defense bill, protecting Georgia assets
The U.S. House voted on Wednesday afternoon in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), mostly along party lines. Six Democrats voted in favor and seven Republicans (none of them from the Georgia delegations) voted against the record $1.15 trillion annual defense bill, bringing the final tally to 216-212.
Another big year for Georgia Lottery
People spent more money on the Georgia Lottery over the past year than the prior one, sending more than $1 billion to public educational programs for the 11th year in a row.
Ag commissioner calls for stronger protections for specialty crop producers
Agriculture remains the number one industry in Georgia, and the state’s Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper wants to ensure stronger protections for farmers who continue to face significant challenges. Harper announced Monday that he is calling for the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to prioritize protections for American specialty crop producers as the bilateral negotiations of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue.
The final verdict on Atlanta as a World Cup host
As the final whistle blew on Argentina’s stunning comeback victory over England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal match last Wednesday, it also marked the end of Atlanta’s hosting duties and the conclusion of a remarkable summer in the city that by almost any metric has to be viewed as a dazzling success.
Savannah airport gets new aviation safety training tool
The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is getting an upgrade that officials say will increase safety, reduce delays and modernize air travel. U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, announced recently that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $7.6 million to replace the current air traffic control training system at the airport. The funding is part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.
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Both candidates for state school superintendent say they will push for change
Georgia’s longtime Republican state school superintendent is touting his experience to fend off his Democratic challenger, who calls herself a change agent.
Police settle lawsuit over interdiction program at Hartsfield-Jackson
Police at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport have ended a controversial drug interdiction program that involved stopping travelers on jet bridges, taking their tickets and searching their luggage, according to the organization that sued on behalf of two entertainers subjected to the encounters.
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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.
