Literacy task force takes shape
Literacy quickly became a priority issue for Georgia lawmakers during the 2026 legislative session – particularly with Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington. Burns pushed for the passage of HB 1193 – historic legislation that was aimed at strengthening literacy across the state. With the Governor’s signature last April, it became law.
Jack continues tradition with Fireside Chat
U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, R-GA, continued a tradition late last week when he held a “Fireside Chat” with over 100,000 constituents. It’s not necessarily that he held the chat that makes it historic but where he hosted it. Jack, who represents Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District, held his chat from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s historic Little White House in Warm Springs – located in Jack’s district.
Lawmakers return to Capitol to kick off special session
With the runoffs only a few hours behind them, lawmakers return to the Gold Dome today to convene a special session of the Georgia General Assembly. The agenda initially included two items for consideration by legislators but will now include three more issues after Gov. Brian Kemp expanded the list of issues to be considered.
Jones hopes late Kemp endorsement will propel him on election day
The late-breaking news Sunday that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was endorsing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in his gubernatorial primary runoff sent shockwaves across the political universe.
Georgia develops supports for military-connected students’ wellbeing
Georgia serves an estimated 135,000 military-connected students through the state’s K-12 public education system and houses the fifth-largest military population in the nation. In response to this, the Georgia Department of Education announces a state resource to support military families.
Kemp endorses Lt. Gov. Jones; Jackson stunned
In a political move that took most Georgians by surprise, Gov. Brian Kemp, who recently said he wasn’t endorsing anyone for governor in the Tuesday governor’s runoff, reversed himself and yesterday gave his “full endorsement” of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. You can view the governor’s statement HERE.
Lt. Gov. Jones seeks funding for rural healthcare
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is seeking Congressional support and funding for Georgia’s hospitals. Late last week, Jones wrote a letter to President Donald Trump and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, in support of their ongoing efforts to address a fairer and more equitable wage index system (AWI) under the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS).
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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.
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.
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Opinion: Georgia’s thriving tech economy can power our future
Georgia finds itself in an economic renaissance. From advanced manufacturing to fintech and film, record-breaking investments are reshaping our state and fueling opportunity in every corner.
Opinion: Calamitous but quiet – Georgia’s pulpwood plant crisis
It isn’t splashed across the headlines, and you won’t see ‘breaking news’ banners scrolling across your television. But in the piney woods of Georgia and across the Southeast, a slow-burning crisis is hollowing out the backbone of rural communities.
Opinion: The expiration of ACA tax credits will leave disadvantaged communities behind
For too long, systemic barriers have made it harder for disadvantaged communities to access quality health care. Unfortunately, the “Big Beautiful Bill” that was just passed will erase much of the progress we have made.
