Schools servicing military students “above and beyond” recognized
Georgia houses the nation’s fifth largest military population and serves approximately 135,000 military-connected students through the state’s K-12 public education system each year. Along with offering special services to military connected students, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) annually recognizes schools that demonstrate best practices and unique opportunities for military families to connect, ensuring comprehensive support for military students.
New law expands medical cannabis access in Georgia
Laws regulating the state’s medical cannabis program changed July 1st, affecting many Georgians. Senate Bill 220, the Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act, expands the forms of authorized medical cannabis to include vaporization, oils and raw plant materials for qualified patients and removes cap on THC products used in medical cannabis.
Jones confronts Jackson on illegal alien hiring
Monday’s Republican gubernatorial debate was quite the back-and-forth slugfest between what polling suggests are the two main candidates— healthcare CEO Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. But especially dramatic and surprising moments occurred when Jones brought up the issue of his rival employing illegal alien labor.
Early voting off to a record start in Georgia
While candidates took the stage Monday night for the only major debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor, a record number of voters had already cast their ballot.
Early voting kicks off & a look at the Georgia ballot questions
Early voting for the May 19th Republican and Democrat primaries began yesterday, and runs through May 15th. You can vote at any voting location in your county during the three week early voting window – which includes two Saturdays. To see voting locations and find more information about your ballot or how to vote early (or by mail) visit your Georgia My Voter page.
Adkerson gets Loudermilk’s endorsement in 11th District race
Early voting in the May 19 Primary Election began Monday, and one race drawing attention is the race to fill the 11th Congressional District seat left open by the retirement of U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk. Many believe an early decision by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach not to seek the seat left the door open, and one of those who jumped in the race is Rob Adkerson, former chief of staff for Loudermilk.
The case against SPLC hate funders helps Georgia
The Saturday night arrest in Washington D.C. of a shooter who confessed to trying to kill President Donald Trump and officials in his administration resulted in the discovery of a “manifesto” he left behind that was dripping with hatred.
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The Georgia Gang: Primary push and a special session
Some surprising analysis regarding the last push by GOP and Democrat gubernatorial and US Senate primary election candidates opens the May 17 show.
Ga. CEO: Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark on ‘May Matters’
Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark urges Georgia employers to support May Matters by sharing information about primary elections participation.
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Opinion: Georgia must lead on congressional term limits
In a time when our nation seems more divided than ever, there’s one issue that unites Georgians from the mountains to the coast, from Republicans to Democrats to independents: congressional term limits.
Opinion: Georgia GOP – Will the lesson never be learned?
As Georgia’s political landscape braces for the 2026 U.S. Senate race, the looming showdown between current Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff and the eventual GOP nominee risks repeating past missteps: prioritizing celebrity and name recognition over conservative substance.
Opinion: Looking through Galileo’s telescope at Georgia’s elections
Today a distinguished group of Georgia civic leaders will gather at The Carter Center to discuss “The State of Election Integrity in Georgia.” The organizations participating include some of our state’s most respected individuals— former U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, former Gov. Roy Barnes, former Gov. Nathan Deal, and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin.
