Collins, Rivera Holmes pick up Kemp’s official endorsement
The 2026 midterm election is only 49 days away, and the races are heating up. Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp made two endorsements in statewide races – throwing his support behind Mike Collins for the U.S. Senate in the race to defeat Democrat incumbent and officially endorsing Bárbara Rivera Holmes in her campaign for Labor Commissioner.
Sheriff urges candidates, officials to address prison reform
Georgia’s criminal gang crisis, in both urban and rural areas, is growing and more voices are speaking out for changes, especially long-overdue reform within the state’s prison system. The latest Paul Revere-type warning comes from Butts County Sheriff Gary Long who demands greater accountability and changes after authorities recently intercepted yet another shipment of drugs, weapons and other contraband allegedly headed to a state prison.
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.
Voter registration mailers to deceased Georgians – and a dog – trigger investigation
Following numerous reports of voter registration mailers being sent to deceased Georgians, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced he is conducting an investigation into Ready to Register and other third-party organizations that mailed solicitations to deceased, and otherwise ineligible, individuals across Georgia.
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.
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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.
The Georgia Gang: Governor forum and Ossoff endorsements
The panelists on the Georgia Gang discuss gubernatorial candidates debating policy in Athens, two Republican mayors crossing party lines to endorse U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, and controversy surrounding a committee selecting Georgia’s next voting system.
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Opinion: Let go of Georgia’s $200 million mistake
Leading up to today’s State Election Board rulemaking meeting, for five years now, Georgia’s political leaders have wrestled with an uncomfortable truth they’ve been reluctant to say out loud: the state’s $200 million touchscreen voting system is a lemon.
Opinion: Thanks to disgraced DA, Fulton taxpayers will be gouged
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis did not just blow up her own witch-hunt RICO prosecution through her unethical misbehavior. She handed the persecuted defendants, including President Donald Trump, the right to send Fulton County taxpayers the bill.
Opinion: The Cure for Disengaged Students – Restore Purpose in School
Across America, too many students are drifting. Attendance is down. Motivation is fading. Screens often command more attention than classrooms. The temptation is to blame TikTok, technology or short attention spans. But the deeper truth is this: students don’t see the purpose in what they’re asked to do.
