New study shows good news for Midtown Atlanta
Midtown Alliance, the planning and chamber-esque nonprofit organization dedicated to improving Midtown Atlanta, has released their data from quarters one and two in 2026 and the results are good. Driven by strong and sustained growth with new residents, the average people present number per day in those quarters exceeded the pre-pandemic benchmark.
Trump coming to Cobb Co. next week
President Donald Trump is coming to Cobb County next week, where he will speak at Wheeler High School about the recently-announced Trump Accounts investment program for children. The trip is scheduled for next Wednesday, July 22nd.
With World Cup looming, Atlanta named No. 1 city for sports business
While Georgia continues to pull in the top ranking for the No. 1 state to do business year after year, Atlanta has earned the ranking of No. 1 city for sports business. The recognition came from Sports Business Journal as Atlanta prepares to host the World Cup matches in a few weeks.
New report some good news for Georgia roads
A new report from Construction Coverage, a research firm for the industry, has been released that shows Georgia performing well compared to much of the country on the condition of our transportation system.
Endorsements fly in Georgia governor’s race
With the first stage of the primary behind us and the June 16th runoff looming, Georgia’s candidates for governor are rounding up as many endorsements as they can, particularly on the Republican side where turnout will be key for whichever candidate advances to the November general election.
Buddy Carter bill seeks life imprisonment for attempted political assassinations
Georgia’s outgoing Republican Congressman Buddy Carter wants stricter punishments for anyone attempting to assassinate federal officials. The introduction of the Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act, a bill mandating 25 years to life imprisonment for assassinations attempts, comes after several attempts against President Donald Trump since his return to office.
More GOP money in Georgia should mean more votes
It seems the news never stops when it comes to money and politics. Consider this headline Bloomberg News published: “GOP Nears $1 Billion Midterms War Chest, More Than Triple Democrats’ Cash.” At a time when much of the mainstream media claims the political winds are favoring the Democrats and their increasingly left-wing field of candidates, they are not doing well in the fundraising category and also not so well when it comes to GOP targeting congressional district reapportionment in several key states.
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Georgia tallies cost of gas tax suspension
Drivers are paying the 33-cent-per-gallon excise tax at Georgia gas pumps again, but the suspension that ended last week saved them nearly $200 million in May.
The Georgia Gang: MARTA federal investigation and GOP primary rivals
The panelists on the Georgia gang discuss the federal investigation launched into MARTA following a fatal attack on a passenger, the ongoing battle between Republican gubernatorial rivals as Governor Brian Kemp declines to endorse a successor, and the political fallout as the state gas tax returns and Keisha Lance Bottoms turns it into a key campaign issue.
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Opinion: Georgia’s Energy Future is on the Ballot — Why the Nov. 4 PSC Elections Matter
On November 4, Georgians will choose whether we keep doing the basics that work: dependable, affordable power; growth that pays for itself; and planning grounded in facts—not slogans. That’s been the PSC’s compass, and it’s delivered real kitchen-table value.
Opinion: Georgia expands access to personalized testing coverage
In May 2023, Governor Kemp signed into law House Bill 85. As the Senate carrier of this bipartisan legislation, I am proud that this law now requires health insurers in Georgia to cover biomarker testing.
Opinion: Georgia must protect children online
Parents across Georgia know how deeply technology shapes children’s lives. From the moment they wake up to the moment they fall asleep, kids are immersed in social media feeds, online games, and messaging apps that are often anything but safe.








