Ag commissioner calls for stronger protections for specialty crop producers
Agriculture remains the number one industry in Georgia, and the state’s Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper wants to ensure stronger protections for farmers who continue to face significant challenges. Harper announced Monday that he is calling for the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to prioritize protections for American specialty crop producers as the bilateral negotiations of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue.
The final verdict on Atlanta as a World Cup host
As the final whistle blew on Argentina’s stunning comeback victory over England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal match last Wednesday, it also marked the end of Atlanta’s hosting duties and the conclusion of a remarkable summer in the city that by almost any metric has to be viewed as a dazzling success.
Jones confronts Jackson on illegal alien hiring
Monday’s Republican gubernatorial debate was quite the back-and-forth slugfest between what polling suggests are the two main candidates— healthcare CEO Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. But especially dramatic and surprising moments occurred when Jones brought up the issue of his rival employing illegal alien labor.
Early voting off to a record start in Georgia
While candidates took the stage Monday night for the only major debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor, a record number of voters had already cast their ballot.
Early voting kicks off & a look at the Georgia ballot questions
Early voting for the May 19th Republican and Democrat primaries began yesterday, and runs through May 15th. You can vote at any voting location in your county during the three week early voting window – which includes two Saturdays. To see voting locations and find more information about your ballot or how to vote early (or by mail) visit your Georgia My Voter page.
Adkerson gets Loudermilk’s endorsement in 11th District race
Early voting in the May 19 Primary Election began Monday, and one race drawing attention is the race to fill the 11th Congressional District seat left open by the retirement of U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk. Many believe an early decision by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach not to seek the seat left the door open, and one of those who jumped in the race is Rob Adkerson, former chief of staff for Loudermilk.
The case against SPLC hate funders helps Georgia
The Saturday night arrest in Washington D.C. of a shooter who confessed to trying to kill President Donald Trump and officials in his administration resulted in the discovery of a “manifesto” he left behind that was dripping with hatred.
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Georgia Gang: A Rick Jackson endorsement and the data center boom
The panelists on the Georgia gang discuss Attorney General Chris Carr’s major endorsement of Rick Jackson over Burt Jones in the Republican gubernatorial runoff, the state’s data center boom taking center stage at a historic energy summit, and the final preparations as Atlanta sits just two weeks away from its first World Cup game.
A ‘never Trumper’ faces former Loudermilk aide
An underreported U.S. Congressional GOP primary occurred last week in Georgia’s 11th District which resulted in unabashed “never Trumper” (until lately) Dr. John Cowan leading the race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk. And— get this!— Cowan and his team have worked to delete more than 4,000 DELETED tweets that indicated one theme: He has hated President Donald Trump and even Trump’s voters for years.
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Opinion: End the duopoly, give Main Street a break from swipe fees
From tariffs to inflation, Georgia small businesses already have enough to worry about as they are being squeezed from every possible side. Unfortunately, exceedingly high credit card swipe fees are yet another financial burden they’re forced to contend with, leaving businesses on Main Street struggling to make ends meet.
Opinion: Georgia’s opportunity to lead on blockchain innovation
A new era in technology and finance is underway—and Georgia has the opportunity to lead it.
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.
