Gas tax break takes another bite out of state revenue
Georgia tax revenues fell in June, driven by a gas tax suspension and helped along by increased income tax refunds.
GDOT project streamlines the flow of goods from Georgia ports
The Georgia Department of Transportation is scheduled to open a new high-volume freight corridor in Savannah next week that officials say will streamline the flow of goods at one of the fastest growing ports in the U.S. and remove rail crossing and truck traffic from Savannah neighborhood streets.
Early voter turnout favors Democrats— so far
When over 272,000 Georgians cast Republican, Democrat and independent ballots by noon Tuesday, a new record was set for early voting in the Peach State.
Kemp signs bills supporting law enforcement
It’s that time of year when bills passed during the legislative session become law with the stroke of a pen. Wednesday, following the annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Gov. Brian Kemp – alongside First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, public safety leaders, and law enforcement professionals from across the state – signed multiple bills into law that he says will strengthen public safety and support law enforcement in Georgia.
Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit recovers 11 missing children in Ga.
In 2019, with the support of Gov. Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp and leaders in the Georgia General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created the first-of-its-kind statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.
Date set for special election to fill seat of late U.S. Rep. David Scott
Longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott passed away on April 22nd in the midst of a reelection campaign, triggering a tricky special election to fill his seat through the end of the year. That race, it was announced today by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, will take place on Monday, June 29, with qualifying set to begin next week. A runoff, if needed, has been set for August 26th.
Lt. gov pushes to end veteran homelessness
Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones says he is committed to ending homelessness among the state’s veterans. On Monday Jones wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, and HUD Secretary Scott Turner in support of “Mighty Hero Homes’ mission to end Veteran homelessness.”
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Black lawmakers warn Kemp’s redistricting fight will put ‘old South’ on World Cup stage
Alleging racism, Black Georgia lawmakers assailed Gov. Brian Kemp’s call for a special session to redraw election maps, saying Republicans want to drag the state back to the era before the civil rights movement.
Ga. CEO: How the Georgia Center for Innovation is helping manufacturers succeed
Shirelda Feagen, Director of Manufacturing at the Georgia Center of Innovation, discusses how the Center removes barriers for Georgia’s small-sized manufacturers to help them scale. Learn more in this video from Georgia CEO:
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Opinion: Delivering on our promises – Roswell’s transformation since 2022
When I took office in January 2022, I made a commitment to the people of Roswell: that we would not simply talk, we would deliver results. Our vision is bold: to make Roswell the No. 1 family community in America. Our mission is clear: to provide our citizens with an exceptional quality of life.
Opinion: Georgia’s gaming future – a crucial revenue opportunity
As state legislators begin setting the agenda for their 2026 legislative session, the conversation surrounding gaming in Georgia is heating up and for good reason. In August, I had the honor of testifying before the Georgia House Study Committee on Gaming about the excellent sites around the state for destination gaming resorts.
Opinion: All that glitters… Bringing balance to Georgia’s gambling fight
All that glitters is gold, according to the sparkling sales pitches delivered by the parade of gambling lobbyists at the Capitol on August 25th. But for the state House Study Committee on “gaming” to make informed decisions about proposed gambling expansion in Georgia, members should also hear in-depth presentations from a range of gambling opponents.
