NRA’s ‘Gun Bus’ rolling into Georgia ahead of midterms
Georgia is solidly supportive of the Second Amendment, a fact that undoubtedly influenced the decision of gun manufacturer Rideout Arsenal to move from Virginia this summer to the Peach State in the wake of Virginia’s passage of “anti-gun legislation,” and almost certainly led the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) to include it in its two month, 13 state tour of the U.S. that it’s calling the 2026 NRA Gun Bus Battleground Tour.
Kratom study committee hears from various experts
A special study committee tasked with looking at the impacts of kratom on youth continues its off-session work – including listening sessions highlighting the science and clinical perspectives.
Georgia school districts get funding aimed at high-demand careers
Georgia school districts will receive additional funding that will allow them to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Officials at the state Department of Education announced they are awarding $2 million in Top State for Talent Grants to allow school districts to outfit their Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs.
TCSG hits all-time high number of graduates, credentials, job placement
The 2026 Academic Year was a record one for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) as they reached new highs in graduate numbers, credentials and job placement. According to information from TCSG, they graduated a record 50,847 students while marking its fourth consecutive year of enrollment growth.
Ga. Assn. of Broadcasters seek to retain AM car radio
It was several years ago when some major car manufacturers sought to remove the AM radio component from their vehicle dashboards. Critics immediately responded that broadcast radio is an essential part of our country’s emergency alert infrastructure. Then Congress rushed to address the problem in a bipartisan fashion. But efforts to pass protective legislation stalled— until now.
City of Atlanta to review Flock surveillance policies
Flock license plate readers have been embraced by law enforcement across Georgia, but have been met with backlash from the public as audits have revealed hundreds of cases of misuse, leading to firings or even criminal charges.
Italian tire company makes major investment in Rome (Georgia)
In 2024, Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp led an economic development trip to Italy, laying the foundation for a major announcement that came Tuesday. According to Kemp, Pirelli, a world leader in tire production, will create 1,000 new jobs as part of multi-year, $1.2 billion expansion of its existing facility in Rome, Georgia.
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Bottoms and Jackson spar over gas prices, affordability
With gasoline prices topping $4 a gallon less than two weeks ahead of early voting, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms pledged to cut driving-related taxes.
In Georgia’s race for governor, focus shifts to farms
Pledging to fight for farmers, Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his plan to support Georgia’s agricultural industry as the sector gets squeezed by rising prices for diesel, fertilizer and other essentials.
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Opinion: Don’t let Atlanta burn again
Think back to the summer of 2020 in Atlanta. A Wendy’s was burned down. A little girl lost her life in the crossfire of gunshots that ensued nearby. An Atlanta Police car was set on fire near the CNN Center, which was the victim of fireworks being thrown into its lobby. Major roads were blocked by rioters. Glass was broken at the Omni Hotel. Centennial Olympic Park was vandalized. Jails were emptied. Police were asked to “stand down.”
Opinion: Georgia’s election problems are documented failures, not theories
A recent article praising Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and the new Election Integrity Task Force claims that concerns about Georgia’s elections are little more than “conspiracy theories” that have unfairly damaged public confidence.
Opinion: Balancing safety and privacy – Getting Flock camera oversight right in Georgia
As a Georgia state senator, chairman of the Committee on Public Safety, former firefighter and EMT, and business executive, I have spent my career focused on protecting communities while upholding the trust that makes effective public safety possible. Recent reports of misuse of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras by several law enforcement officers across our state demand serious attention.
