Another big year for Georgia Lottery
People spent more money on the Georgia Lottery over the past year than the prior one, sending more than $1 billion to public educational programs for the 11th year in a row.
Ag commissioner calls for stronger protections for specialty crop producers
Agriculture remains the number one industry in Georgia, and the state’s Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper wants to ensure stronger protections for farmers who continue to face significant challenges. Harper announced Monday that he is calling for the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to prioritize protections for American specialty crop producers as the bilateral negotiations of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue.
A closer look at the Georgia governor’s race
Today Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson holds his first official rally in Cleveland at Meadows at Mossy Creek. He’ll be talking about unifying the party after a shrill $200 million advertising campaign and primary runoff victory against opponent Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. But Jones isn’t backing Jackson yet. And more about that later.
Georgia’s ‘Path2College 529 Plan improvements take effect
Gov. Brian Kemp says Georgia is making it easier for parents to save for their child’s college tuition through two major enhancements to Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan. Kemp signed Senate Bill 556 into law in May — which raises the maximum account balance for Path2College 529 Plan accounts from $235,000 to $550,000.
Voter registration mailers to deceased Georgians – and a dog – trigger investigation
Following numerous reports of voter registration mailers being sent to deceased Georgians, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced he is conducting an investigation into Ready to Register and other third-party organizations that mailed solicitations to deceased, and otherwise ineligible, individuals across Georgia.
Ga. CEO: Georgia Farm Bureau launches ‘I Farm. I Vote.’ campaign
Learn about Georgia Farm Bureau’s I Farm. I Vote. campaign, a nonpartisan initiative designed to help voters stay informed on issues related to agriculture throughout the election season. Discover election resources, voter information, and educational tools available at IFarmIVoteGA.com to help you make informed decisions at the ballot box.
Gang Prosecution Unit celebrates four years of success
Georgia’s Gang Prosecution Unit was established four years ago in the State Attorney General’s Office and has secured more than 140 convictions since its inception. The majority of these cases involve shootings, both fatal and non-fatal, with one victim as young as three years old.
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With bipartisan support, legislation honoring late Col. Mike Boyce passes House
Late last year, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-GA, introduced legislation to name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta as the ‘‘Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic.” This week, H.R. 5362 passed the House.
Trump to visit Georgia to tout affordability agenda
President Donald Trump plans to visit Georgia next week to highlight tax breaks, grants to newborns and other policies aimed at affordability, a top concern ahead of the November elections.
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Opinion: Georgia’s next competitive advantage is in the sky
Georgia has never prospered by standing still. From building the world’s busiest airport to becoming one of America’s leading logistics, manufacturing, and technology hubs, our state has consistently embraced innovations that connect people, commerce, and ideas. The next transportation revolution is already on the horizon, and Georgia should position itself to lead it.
Opinion: Lying Georgia judge – Resign or be impeached
Judge Eleanor Ross, appointed to the U.S. District Court in Georgia by President Barack Obama, committed a felony when she lied to a federal official about carrying on an extramarital affair in her judicial chambers over a series of years.
Opinion: Don’t make a $150 million panic purchase
The special session that almost nobody wanted is about to begin. The greatest danger is not that lawmakers will do too little. It’s that they will do too much.
