U.S. House passes defense bill, protecting Georgia assets
The U.S. House voted on Wednesday afternoon in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), mostly along party lines. Six Democrats voted in favor and seven Republicans (none of them from the Georgia delegations) voted against the record $1.15 trillion annual defense bill, bringing the final tally to 216-212.
Another big year for Georgia Lottery
People spent more money on the Georgia Lottery over the past year than the prior one, sending more than $1 billion to public educational programs for the 11th year in a row.
Clyde: Farm Bill will help Georgia Farmers
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, says the 2026 Farm Bill that passed the House recently will “deliver the relief and support farmers throughout Northeast Georgia deserve.” H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 passed by a vote of 224-200.
InsiderAdvantage Gubernatorial Survey: Bottoms edges over 50%; Jackson, Jones nearly even
With early voting underway a new InsiderAdvantage survey shows Keisha Lance Bottoms positioned to potentially win the Democratic nomination for governor of Georgia without a runoff. In the Republican contest Rick Jackson’s lead over Burt Jones has narrowed.
Atlanta Regional Commission launches new workforce program
The Building Georgia workforce development program is launching in May, aiming to connect metro Atlanta residents with high-demand careers in construction and transportation. The program is being managed by the Atlanta Regional Commission, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
‘State of the Ports’ highlighted at annual conference
Supply chair predictability and cost saving strategies were highlighted in the State of the Georgia Ports Authority recently as Governor Brian Kemp met with Ports customers and logistics partners during their 57th annual Georgia International Trade Conference.
Carter leads bipartisan effort to support Georgia family forest landowners
In Georgia, forestry is “a way of life” and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has joined with a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce “Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026,” a bill he says is designed to help family forest landowners recover more quickly from natural disasters and keep working forests productive.
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Ga. CEO: Tyreece Echols with TCSG, Apprentice Georgia & Keeping Skilled Talent
Apprenticeship Partnership & Outreach Coordinator of the Technical College System of Georgia’s Office of Workforce Development Tyreece Echols discusses Apprentice Georgia and how their programs help businesses across Georgia by training (and retaining) skilled talent. Learn more in this video below from Georgia CEO:
Disgraced Georgia judge faces rocky legal future
This past Friday the U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon filed a motion demanding the recusal of Atlanta-based U.S. 11th Circuit District Judge Eleanor Ross from a key election-related case after she admitted to attending a partisan fundraiser for Democrat Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Dhillon charges that Ross’ attendance makes clear she isn’t impartial, and points out it violates ethical legal canons.
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Opinion: To live true to our vision and values, College Park must embrace the technologies of the future
College Park is Georgia’s global city, a transportation capital that connects the Peach State to the rest of the world. We sit at the intersection of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—the busiest airport in the world—Interstates I-85 and I-285, and the CSX Railroad. Our connectivity means that we are far more than just a transportation hub; we are often also the first impression travelers have of Georgia.
Opinion: New Georgia foster care tax credit making dreams come true
To say I love to paint may be an understatement.
The friends who know me best say I cling to a paint brush more than any other object on this earth. I have been painting almost my entire 22 years of life – from water colors in elementary school to oils and acrylics.
Opinion: Legal reform ushers in a brighter future for Georgia businesses
As someone whose family has owned a residential construction company \based in Atlanta, I’ve seen the many ways Georgia’s legal climate impacts the day-to-day realities of running a business.
