PeachFest highlights Atlanta’s dining transformation
With this summer’s FIFA World Cup fitting neatly into the 20th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, much has been written about how much the city has changed over the past three decades.
House study committees kick off meetings
It’s the off-session for the Georgia General Assembly, but many lawmakers are returning to work this month as members of several special study committees appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, kick off summer meetings.
Clyde: Farm Bill will help Georgia Farmers
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, says the 2026 Farm Bill that passed the House recently will “deliver the relief and support farmers throughout Northeast Georgia deserve.” H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 passed by a vote of 224-200.
InsiderAdvantage Gubernatorial Survey: Bottoms edges over 50%; Jackson, Jones nearly even
With early voting underway a new InsiderAdvantage survey shows Keisha Lance Bottoms positioned to potentially win the Democratic nomination for governor of Georgia without a runoff. In the Republican contest Rick Jackson’s lead over Burt Jones has narrowed.
Atlanta Regional Commission launches new workforce program
The Building Georgia workforce development program is launching in May, aiming to connect metro Atlanta residents with high-demand careers in construction and transportation. The program is being managed by the Atlanta Regional Commission, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
‘State of the Ports’ highlighted at annual conference
Supply chair predictability and cost saving strategies were highlighted in the State of the Georgia Ports Authority recently as Governor Brian Kemp met with Ports customers and logistics partners during their 57th annual Georgia International Trade Conference.
Carter leads bipartisan effort to support Georgia family forest landowners
In Georgia, forestry is “a way of life” and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has joined with a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce “Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026,” a bill he says is designed to help family forest landowners recover more quickly from natural disasters and keep working forests productive.
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Kemp extends gas tax break just in time for Memorial Day
Georgians and people visiting or just passing through the state will get a 33-cent per gallon break at the gas pump while traveling for Memorial Day.
InsiderAdvantage GOP primary survey: Jackson and Jones likely headed to runoff, Dooley moves into second place
The much-awaited InsiderAdvantage statewide survey of 800 likely voters in the Georgia GOP Primary shows both the race for Governor of Georgia and U.S. Senate headed to runoffs. The survey was conducted May 16-17; Weighted for age, race, and gender; MOE 3.46%; Mixed mode text and panel.
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Opinion: Powering Georgia’s future: How constructive state policies keep energy reliable and affordable
Across the country, the cost of basic needs like food, housing and utilities continues to rise. At the same time, Georgia is growing. Businesses and families are moving to our state, and with that growth comes increased demand for energy. But even amid this growth and economic uncertainty, Georgia Power customers have something to count on.
Opinion: Trustworthy Elections needed: Start With a Pilot Program
Georgia voters know something is wrong with our elections. It isn’t about partisan spin or sour grapes; it’s about the fundamental truth that Georgia’s current touchscreen voting system cannot produce ballots that can be trusted—or audited—to prove who actually won any election.
Opinion: Atlanta’s $3.5 Billion Beltline Boondoggle
Atlanta Beltline officials have once again unveiled a grand vision for light rail along the 22-mile loop — this time carrying a $3.5 billion price tag and stretching the project’s completion well into the next decade.
