Stabbing attacker’s family seeks reform legislation
It was another sad day in Atlanta when a man with a history of at least 30 arrests was arrested Sunday on the Atlanta Beltline for allegedly stabbing and killing another man after a confrontation.
Nearly $1M awarded to Georgia ‘Farm to Food Bank’ program
With reports indicating that one in eight Georgians struggle to put enough nutritious food on the table while nearly 40 percent of food is wasted, farmers across the state have teamed with several regional food banks to recover surplus produce and help end hunger through the Farm to Food Bank Program
Lieutenant gov. announces study committee appointments
There is not a ton of time left at the Gold Dome for Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones. After his unsuccessful run in the Republican gubernatorial primary, Jones will bid adieu to the politics in Atlanta – at least for a while – but there are still some important responsibilities for him before he leaves. As the leader of the Senate, Jones is responsible for appointments to study committees and he has announced the first round this week.
Clyde introduces bill pushing back on EPA regulations
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has overstepped its authority. In response, Clyde teamed with Sen. Mike Lee, R-UT, to introduce the End EPA Abuse Act, legislation to amend the Clean Air Act to end what they call a “power grab.”
Georgia’s Rural Center approves another round of development grants
Five new grants have been approved by the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, known as Georgia’s Rural Center, part of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The five grants total more than $300,000 for key projects in rural areas of the state.
Kemp: Georgia will participate in Great American State Fair
Georgia will be in the spotlight at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C as part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th Birthday. According to Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia’s participation will include exhibits highlighting key industries in the state, as well as special items from well-known Georgia-based companies like Waffle House and Chick-fil-A.
Special session ends with elections bill but no redistricting, property tax relief
The special session of the Georgia General Assembly called by Gov. Brian Kemp ended Tuesday afternoon after lawmakers passed an elections bill but failed to pass any bills addressing property tax relief or redistricting. An amended Senate Bill 3 EX made it through both chambers, extending the use of QR codes on ballots until 2028 and mandating hand recounts for the top two statewide races within 0.5 percent.
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Ga. CEO: Katrina Cochran with Georgia Municipal Association, Hometown Connection
Governmental Relations Specialist with the Georgia Municipal Association Katrina Cochran discusses the Hometown Connection program and how it is impacting communities across the state. Learn more in the video below from Georgia CEO:
The Georgia Gang: Trump Cobb rally and Senate polling
The panelists on the Georgia Gang discuss President Trump’s high-school rally pitch in Cobb County, Jon Ossoff targeting Mike Collins over alleged campaign ties, and the latest statewide polling.
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Opinion: Metro Atlanta’s housing affordability – challenges and collaborative paths forward
Every day, the dream of a home in metro Atlanta slips further out of reach for thousands of families. The latest Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) survey confirms what many already feel: housing affordability isn’t just a talking point—it’s the top concern for our neighbors, impacting everything from school choices to economic stability.
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.
