Kemp announces Rural Site Development grants
Since taking office as Georgia’s top leader, Gov. Brian Kemp has been committed to promoting growth in rural Georgia. As his second term draws closer to a close, Kemp announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority — totaling $7.8 million for 10 local projects across the state.
U.S. Reps Allen, McBath team up for bill aiding energy workers
In a bipartisan move, U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, and his Democratic colleague Rep. Lucy McBath, are working to advance legislation that they say would increase access to care for current and former energy workers.
State school superintendent primary heats up with major endorsements
The clock is ticking, and Georgia’s May 16 Primary Election is less than five weeks away. Early voting starts April 27 and runs through May 15, and many eyes are on the state’s top races – for Governor, Lt. Governor, U.S. Congressional seats and the state’s race for U.S. Senate that could eventually impact the balance of political power in Washington DC.
Sonny Perdue to retire as USG chair
University System of Georgia Board of Regents Chair Sonny Perdue announced his plans to retire Wednesday, marking the end of a storied, four-decade political career. A former state senator, two-term governor, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture during President Donald Trump’s first term, Perdue will continue to serve until the Board can find a successor.
Senator applauds veterans’ legislation reaching Kemp’s desk
Building on the momentum of the 2025 legislative session, the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security, was able to pass a bill this year that extends burial eligibility in state veterans’ cemeteries to veterans from the Hmong-Laotian special guerrilla units who served with U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. House Bill 985 is now sitting on the Governor’s desk and awaiting his signature.
Ga. CEO: How the Georgia Center for Innovation helps companies grow
The Georgia Center of Innovation’s Allen Fox speaks about his role in connecting Georgia’s entrepreneurial and small business ecosystems to help innovation thrive in communities across the state.
Pridemore in race for Georgia’s 11th District Congressional seat
When Congressman Barry Loudermilk announced his retirement, the race to succeed him in Georgia’s 11th District quickly drew attention across northwest Georgia. But for Tricia Pridemore, the decision to enter the race was not immediate.
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Democrats for governor pitch tax cuts, with more spending in some areas
Tax cuts coexisted with higher spending on education and health care when Democrats running for governor laid out their positions this week.
Ga. CEO: Kelly Loeffler talks SBA reforms
Kelly Loeffler, the 28th administrator of the US Small Business Administration, (and former U.S. Senator and James Magazine Georgian of the Year!) discusses recent reforms to the SBA and how the agency continue to work for the small businesses in Georgia and across the country.
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Opinion: Patrolling the virtual schoolyard: Legal considerations in policing cyberbullying within schools
With the rise of technology, came the fall of the stereotypical “schoolyard bully.” Instead of taunting victims on the playground and stealing lunch money, today’s bullies are launching full-blown social media smears of their victims.
Opinion: Georgia’s new lawsuit abuse reform legislation a lifeline for small businesses
Georgia has taken a significant step forward in safeguarding small businesses, protecting consumers, and ensuring a fairer legal environment for all. The passage of Senate Bills 68 and 69 marks a victory not just for small business owners, but for...
Opinion: Good government in Marietta, Georgia
Before being recruited to become Marietta’s police chief in 2007, I had worked my way up from the trenches and served in leadership positions in two county governments and one city government. Along the way, I attained graduate and bachelors’ degrees as well as related advanced certifications—all in Public Administration. I learned a great deal about local government: the way it functions and the way it fails.
