A closer look at the Georgia governor’s race
Today Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson holds his first official rally in Cleveland at Meadows at Mossy Creek. He’ll be talking about unifying the party after a shrill $200 million advertising campaign and primary runoff victory against opponent Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. But Jones isn’t backing Jackson yet. And more about that later.
Georgia’s ‘Path2College 529 Plan improvements take effect
Gov. Brian Kemp says Georgia is making it easier for parents to save for their child’s college tuition through two major enhancements to Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan. Kemp signed Senate Bill 556 into law in May — which raises the maximum account balance for Path2College 529 Plan accounts from $235,000 to $550,000.
GPA’s Gainesville Inland Port now open for business
The Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port is open for business with crews kicking off direct daily rail service between the inland manufacturing hub and the Port of Savannah. According to officials this gives shippers an alternative to a 600-mile roundtrip truck route that will reduce trucks on Georgia’s highways and in the Atlanta region.
The 2026 James “lnfluential Georgians” Awards Event
The Atlanta History Center’s Draper Room in McElreath Hall was the venue on the evening of May 21st for the annual James Magazine “Influential Georgians” reception. Over 100 attendees– ranging from various state and local elected officials to prominent business, political, legal and cultural leaders– were welcomed by James CEO/Publisher Phil Kent.
Georgia DREAMS need-based scholarship now reality
Legislation that officials say will offer more opportunities for students to continue their education after high school has now become law. Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 556 and codified the Georgia Dedicating Resources to Educationally Advance More Students (DREAMS) scholarship program under the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
InsiderAdvantage Georgia runoff survey: Jones, Collins lead in respective races
800 likely voters; Conducted May 20-21; Weighted for age, race, gender; Mixed mode text/panel. MOE 3.46%. Top line tabs can be found HERE.
Trump’s influence felt in GOP primaries
Political observers are noting the high profile defeats in the Republican primary of Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who ran for governor, and his longtime second-in-command Gabe Sterling, who lost his bid for secretary of state.
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Letter wants ‘secrecy ended’ from Lt. Gov. candidate
A letter to GOP lieutenant governor candidate and former state Senate President Pro Tem John F. Kennedy from Cobb County attorney Drew Ashby titled “Ending All Secrecy Obligations” and copied to various state leaders demands the release of confidential records regarding potential sexual harassment claims against him.
Ga. CEO: Tyreece Echols with TCSG, Apprentice Georgia & Keeping Skilled Talent
Apprenticeship Partnership & Outreach Coordinator of the Technical College System of Georgia’s Office of Workforce Development Tyreece Echols discusses Apprentice Georgia and how their programs help businesses across Georgia by training (and retaining) skilled talent. Learn more in this video below from Georgia CEO:
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Opinion: Money and polling – where is the GA GOP Senate primary headed?
Now that the 3rd Quarter FEC filings are in for the US Senate contest in Georgia, it’s a good time to take stock of the GOP primary field.
Opinion: It costs you nothing but two minutes of your time, but could change everything for them
There are a lot of bills we pass in the Georgia Legislature aimed at improving the lives of everyday Georgians, but there are few that have had such an immediate impact on reducing poverty, eliminating homelessness and stemming the tide of human trafficking as Georgia’s new expanded foster care tax credit.
Opinion: The future of agricultural innovation is here – UGA Grand Farm
Georgia has always been a place where agricultural innovation finds a home. From cotton and peanuts to peaches and poultry, Georgia’s agricultural operations have shaped the economy, the culture and the identity of our state. And at the University of Georgia, things have been no different – as a leader in innovation, UGA is always looking for opportunities to propel industries forward into the future.
