McCormick’s STOP the SWAMP Act Heads to the Senate
Georgia’s U.S. Republican Rep. Rich McCormick’s legislation designed to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable for obstructing congressional investigations, is gaining strength.
Ossoff hit for attack on female presidential aide
The First Amendment grants U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. every right to criticize President Donald Trump and his policies. But during a Sunday Georgia campaign re-election rally many critics— Republicans, Democrats and others– say his singling out of a young White House aide in a snide remark against Trump is unnecessary, inappropriate and crosses a line.
Kemp and SRTA announce $26 mill for transportation projects
Gov. Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) Board announced the next round of funding for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB). The $26 million in grants and low-interest loans will go towards 20 transportation roadway projects and two regional airport projects.
Former House Majority Leader Larry Walker Jr., RIP
Perry attorney, author and columnist Larry Walker Jr., the Democratic Party Majority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1986 to 2004, died Tuesday at the age of 84. He is the father of Georgia Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III.
Georgia foster children now eligible for “Fostering the Future Accounts”
Georgia is one of the first states in the country to ensure eligible foster children can benefit from the same tax-advantaged investment “Trump Accounts” created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as their peers, in addition to any Social Security survivor benefits they may receive.
Clyde calls for impeachment of scandal-embroiled judge
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, wants an Obama-appointed Georgia Judge held accountable for her actions after an investigation found she had sex with a high-ranking police officer in her chambers and attended a partisan political event for Fulton County DA Fani Willis.
Bishop: Funding bill fall shorts for families, farmers
U.S Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-GA, who serves as the top Democrat on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, says he voted against H.R. 8646, the subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2027 funding bill because it falls short for Georgia families, farmers and rural communities.
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Ossoff has fundraising edge against Collins in fight for U.S. Senate
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff raised about 10 times as much in campaign contributions over the past three months than U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, his Republican challenger in the November general election, according to numbers from the two campaigns.
Warnock and Dickens tout bipartisan federal housing law amid affordability concerns
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock met with other Democratic officials, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, in front of a corporate-owned house in southwest Atlanta Monday to celebrate a new federal law that seeks to give renters more hope in their quest to own a home.
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Opinion: Crossroads of creativity & discovery focus of Rowen summit
On October 13, Atlanta’s Woodruff Arts Center— home to some of Georgia’s most iconic cultural institutions— becomes more than a stage for the arts. It will serve as a platform for discovery, dialogue and collaboration.
Opinion: When public education embraces economics
When public education embraces economic development, it identifies goals, strategies and numerous systems to support the local economy. The most critical characteristic of community growth and prosperity is education. An educated population eliminates academic, social, emotional and cultural barriers as impediments to successful families and communities.
Opinion: Building Georgia’s future – A Meta Pro’s perspective
I am Meta Pro 19, the 19th employee hired at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Ellabell, Georgia.
This is my story.
