Clyde weighs in on semi-automatic rifle case
Georgia’s U.S. Republican Rep. Andrew Clyde is leading a large coalition of House Republicans in an amicus brief that urges the Supreme Court of the United States to rule that bans on the AR-15 and similar rifles are unconstitutional.
Suit reveals the rot inside Georgia’s penal system
Critics have long maintained, bolstered by media investigations, that the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is perhaps the most dysfunctional department in state government in need of reform. This is again underscored by Tatnall County State Court Judge Ronald Hallman’s sanctioning of the GDC for failing to comply with the discovery process in a civil suit against former Smith State Prison warden Brian Adams and a former prison employee.
UGA ranked tops for commercial products
AUTM, the Association of University Technology Managers, is the country’s leading organization dedicated to supporting academic research and driving innovation towards commercial viability. With more than 3,000 members across more than 800 universities, research centers, hospitals, businesses and government organizations, AUTM tracks a range of factors that relate to university innovation, among them the number of commercial products brought to market by universities and their researchers.
Ossoff’s foster care campaign ad gets pushback
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is up for re-election and is a prime target for Republicans seeking to replace him. So Ossof wasted no time in launching his campaign with a six-figure ad buy that will air on broadcast television and social media platforms. He doesn’t mention his GOP opponent U.S. Rep. Mike Collins. Instead, the advertising touts a controversial 13-month probe he conducted in 2023 into alleged systematic abuse in Georgia’s foster care system.
$20M in grants will help Georgia longleaf pine forests
The forestry industry plays an important role in Georgia by providing jobs and contributing to the state’s economy. U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-GA, announced this week that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is awarding $20 million for projects that will restore and protect longleaf pine forests in Georgia.
New laws in effect in Georgia today
It’s July 1st, and that means a lot of new laws go into effect in Georgia today following action taken during the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly. This includes laws impacting building permits, student cell phone use in schools, human trafficking and protections for senior citizens.
Kemp announces Rural Site Development grants
Since taking office as Georgia’s top leader, Gov. Brian Kemp has been committed to promoting growth in rural Georgia. As his second term draws closer to a close, Kemp announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority — totaling $7.8 million for 10 local projects across the state.
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Another former state lawmaker pleads guilty to pandemic-related fraud
A third former Georgia lawmaker has pleaded guilty to unemployment assistance fraud in federal court in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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:
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Opinion: Georgia’s future takes flight through aerospace innovation
If you grew up anywhere near Middle Georgia, you can’t help but feel the heartbeat of Robins Air Force Base. The sound of aircraft overhead, the steady hum of industry, and the sense of shared purpose have shaped generations of families like mine.
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.
