Study committee finds kratom products commonly mislabled
State Rep. Rick Townsend, R-Brunswick, chairman of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail-Available Substances, is calling for greater consumer protections following a recent University of Florida (UF) College of Pharmacy study finding that many commercially available kratom-derived products are inaccurately labeled.
Georgia Milestones scores continue improvement
Scores on the the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade test – the state’s most comprehensive assessment for student progress – continue to improve. Georgia students showed improvement in mathematics, science and social studies, with some groups scoring all-time highs on mathematics. Students achieving the Proficient Leaner level increased or were at the same level on 12 on the 13 assessments.
New Georgia law designed to protect children online
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation into law that establishes safeguards for minors interacting with artificial intelligence systems while supporting continued innovation in Georgia’s growing technology sector. Senate Bill 540 takes effect July 1, 2027.
Senate committee issues subpoenas to Stacey Abrams in campaign finance investigation
The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations has issued subpoenas to Stacey Abrams, Lauren Groh-Wargo and Nsé Ufot as part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into campaign finance law violations connected to the New Georgia Project and its affiliated entities. According to the subpoenas, they are to appear before the committee at the Capitol this morning at 10 a.m.
Chaos in Georgia elections again?
As Georgia continues to be the focus of endless election related stories, another potential bombshell has arisen. Former DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones, a Republican candidate for Secretary of State, has filed a Writ of Mandamus based on an Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump last year prohibiting the use of ballot QR codes in federal elections.
Kemp calls special session to redraw Congressional maps
Georgia lawmakers will be headed back to the Capitol in a few weeks. Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday called for a special session to begin on June 17 – one day after the likely June 16 Primary Runoff Elections – for two specific purposes: to redraw the state’s political maps and to overhaul Georgia’s voting system.
Griffin-Spalding Regional Airport breaks ground
Local, state, and even federal officials braved the rain last week to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Griffin-Spalding Regional Airport, the first new airport to be built in Georgia since 2008.
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Ga. CEO: Chris Clark with the Georgia Chamber, vote for the 2026 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Georgia’
Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark provides details on the voting process for the 2026 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Georgia’ competition. Voting is now open. From electric cars, to Chick-fil-A sandwiches, to sea planes all the way to Gouda cheese, see all of the coolest things made in the Peach State and vote for your favorites.
Martha Zoller, RIP
Longtime talk radio host, columnist, author and political commentator Martha Zoller passed away suddenly on Monday. She was 67 years old.
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Opinion: Protecting Workers’ rights in Georgia
Georgia is setting a national example when it comes to protecting jobs and preserving worker rights. In 2024, we passed groundbreaking legislation that puts working Georgians, not union bosses, in the driver’s seat.
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
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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.
