Atlanta ready to handle diseases if World Cup crowds bring them
As Ebola rages in the Democratic Republic of Congo, that country’s national team played a World Cup match in Georgia Saturday.
Lieutenant gov. announces study committee appointments
There is not a ton of time left at the Gold Dome for Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones. After his unsuccessful run in the Republican gubernatorial primary, Jones will bid adieu to the politics in Atlanta – at least for a while – but there are still some important responsibilities for him before he leaves. As the leader of the Senate, Jones is responsible for appointments to study committees and he has announced the first round this week.
Newly-passed bill will establish family justice centers, preserve sexual assault evidence
A bill with bipartisan support moved trough the Georgia General Assembly this session and allows for the creation multiagency centers that provide coordinated services to victims of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking and associated crimes.
Georgia Legislature backed bill would give residents new rights against homeowner associations
Among the more popular bills to pass out of the Georgia General Assembly last week was a measure that would make it more difficult for homeowners’ associations to foreclose on members’ homes over disputes about money.
‘Freedom Plane’ bringing precious historical documents to Atlanta
To mark the United States’ Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary, the National Archives’ Freedom Plane National Tour is traveling the country with a trove of historical documents that mark some of the most important moments in America’s founding. From now until April 12 those documents will be displayed in the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones looks back at priorities, successes from 2026 session
Less than a week after the close of the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones looks back on this year’s legislative priorities receiving final passage before the April 2 Sine Die adjournment. These include tax relief and reform, and additional support for the state’s foster children and families.
QR codes will soon be illegal for tallying election results in Georgia, raising questions about the November midterms
When Georgia lawmakers went home on Friday, they left the state on a collision course with their own self-imposed deadline to change the way residents vote.
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Republicans for Georgia governor finally face each other in debate as voters head to polls
The only major debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor brimmed with personal attacks and appeals to President Donald Trump’s followers and offered less to guide voters on policy directions.
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The April 26th show opens with analysis of the InsiderAdvantage poll of Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races, followed by a discussion of other statewide campaigns.
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Opinion – Cutting Georgia Humanities: A Washington Decision with Local Consequences
In 1965, Congress created the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to strengthen the civic and intellectual fabric of American life. The founding legislation affirmed, “Democracy demands wisdom and vision in its citizens.”
Opinion – Incoming: tax cuts
Until this week, the American people were set to see the highest tax hike in history when President Trump’s landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expired in December.
Opinion: New Era of Innovation & Excellence at Terry College of Business
At the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, we have launched transformative initiatives to strengthen our academic offerings, expand our reach, and empower our students, alumni and stakeholders.
