Clyde urges DOJ to adopt significant firearm registration ruling
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, is leading the way in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) registration for $0 NFA tax firearms, as well as to apply and set it nationwide through official rulemaking.
Atlanta Regional Commission Board approves new development plan for 2050
The Atlanta Regional Commission Board has announced its new Regional Development Plan (RDP) called Growing Together for 2050, meant to provide a framework for managing growth and improving quality of life for the entire 11-county region.
Allen leads colleagues in call for PBM reform enforcement
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, is urging the Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to enforce landmark reforms designed to “rein in the abuses of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs),” as required by law through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (CAA).
Georgia launches ‘Top State for Talent’ map to highlight workforce innovation
Gov. Brian Kemp’s Top State for Talent initiative is now becoming a reality across Georgia. Kemp says the cross-agency initiative will transform how Georgians prepare for and access meaningful careers by breaking down silos between education and workforce systems.
Bipartisan McBath bill looks to boost childcare
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-GA, along with a bipartisan handful of other House members, has introduced legislation that aims to address the childcare workforce shortage. Nearly every state in the country is facing a childcare worker shortage, driven by a range of factors.
With World Cup looming, Atlanta named No. 1 city for sports business
While Georgia continues to pull in the top ranking for the No. 1 state to do business year after year, Atlanta has earned the ranking of No. 1 city for sports business. The recognition came from Sports Business Journal as Atlanta prepares to host the World Cup matches in a few weeks.
New report some good news for Georgia roads
A new report from Construction Coverage, a research firm for the industry, has been released that shows Georgia performing well compared to much of the country on the condition of our transportation system.
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Lawmakers question Medicaid access as therapists for children face rate cuts and state updates provider directories
Georgia Medicaid recipients are likely to find outdated directories for doctors, therapists and other medical providers as the state finds thousands of them have failed to revalidate their eligibility to receive payment for services.
The Georgia Gang: Savannah road trip and new state laws
The panelists on the Georgia Gang discuss Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms’ campaign road trip to Savannah, a major wave of new state laws taking effect, and a fire at a controversial pop-up data center.
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Opinion: Delivering on our promises – Roswell’s transformation since 2022
When I took office in January 2022, I made a commitment to the people of Roswell: that we would not simply talk, we would deliver results. Our vision is bold: to make Roswell the No. 1 family community in America. Our mission is clear: to provide our citizens with an exceptional quality of life.
Opinion: Georgia’s gaming future – a crucial revenue opportunity
As state legislators begin setting the agenda for their 2026 legislative session, the conversation surrounding gaming in Georgia is heating up and for good reason. In August, I had the honor of testifying before the Georgia House Study Committee on Gaming about the excellent sites around the state for destination gaming resorts.
Opinion: All that glitters… Bringing balance to Georgia’s gambling fight
All that glitters is gold, according to the sparkling sales pitches delivered by the parade of gambling lobbyists at the Capitol on August 25th. But for the state House Study Committee on “gaming” to make informed decisions about proposed gambling expansion in Georgia, members should also hear in-depth presentations from a range of gambling opponents.
