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.
State rep. wants answers from state Dept. of Community Health
One metro Atlanta state representative is seeking answers from the Department of Community Health (DCH). State Rep. Marvin Lim, D-Norcross, recently sent a letter to DCH asking the agency to explain certain mental health parity reports submitted by Amerigroup, Caresource and Peach State Health Plan.
Endorsements fly in Georgia governor’s race
With the first stage of the primary behind us and the June 16th runoff looming, Georgia’s candidates for governor are rounding up as many endorsements as they can, particularly on the Republican side where turnout will be key for whichever candidate advances to the November general election.
Buddy Carter bill seeks life imprisonment for attempted political assassinations
Georgia’s outgoing Republican Congressman Buddy Carter wants stricter punishments for anyone attempting to assassinate federal officials. The introduction of the Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act, a bill mandating 25 years to life imprisonment for assassinations attempts, comes after several attempts against President Donald Trump since his return to office.
More GOP money in Georgia should mean more votes
It seems the news never stops when it comes to money and politics. Consider this headline Bloomberg News published: “GOP Nears $1 Billion Midterms War Chest, More Than Triple Democrats’ Cash.” At a time when much of the mainstream media claims the political winds are favoring the Democrats and their increasingly left-wing field of candidates, they are not doing well in the fundraising category and also not so well when it comes to GOP targeting congressional district reapportionment in several key states.
GPA’s Gainesville Inland Port now open for business
The Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port is open for business with crews kicking off direct daily rail service between the inland manufacturing hub and the Port of Savannah. According to officials this gives shippers an alternative to a 600-mile roundtrip truck route that will reduce trucks on Georgia’s highways and in the Atlanta region.
The 2026 James “lnfluential Georgians” Awards Event
The Atlanta History Center’s Draper Room in McElreath Hall was the venue on the evening of May 21st for the annual James Magazine “Influential Georgians” reception. Over 100 attendees– ranging from various state and local elected officials to prominent business, political, legal and cultural leaders– were welcomed by James CEO/Publisher Phil Kent.
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Ga. CEO: Municipal Association helps cities manage public safety
Senior Governmental Relations Associate with Georgia Municipal Association DJ Waller discusses collaborating with local leaders throughout the state to address public safety and municipal government matters. Learn more in this video from Georgia CEO:
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Opinion: Powering Georgia’s future: How constructive state policies keep energy reliable and affordable
Across the country, the cost of basic needs like food, housing and utilities continues to rise. At the same time, Georgia is growing. Businesses and families are moving to our state, and with that growth comes increased demand for energy. But even amid this growth and economic uncertainty, Georgia Power customers have something to count on.
Opinion: Trustworthy Elections needed: Start With a Pilot Program
Georgia voters know something is wrong with our elections. It isn’t about partisan spin or sour grapes; it’s about the fundamental truth that Georgia’s current touchscreen voting system cannot produce ballots that can be trusted—or audited—to prove who actually won any election.
Opinion: Atlanta’s $3.5 Billion Beltline Boondoggle
Atlanta Beltline officials have once again unveiled a grand vision for light rail along the 22-mile loop — this time carrying a $3.5 billion price tag and stretching the project’s completion well into the next decade.
