Savannah airport gets new aviation safety training tool
The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is getting an upgrade that officials say will increase safety, reduce delays and modernize air travel. U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, announced recently that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $7.6 million to replace the current air traffic control training system at the airport. The funding is part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.
MARTA reports 4.7 million riders during World Cup, without major crimes
Argentina or Spain will win the World Cup Sunday, but MARTA is already celebrating a win, announcing Friday that it moved 4.7 million riders during the 35 days of events in metro Atlanta, with no major crimes reported.
Literacy bill awaits Kemp’s signature
State lawmakers are celebrating the passage of legislation aimed at strengthening literacy across Georgia that passed both the House and Senate during the 2026 legislative session. They are now waiting for Governor Brian Kemp to sign HB 1193 — The Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026.
Georgia election board considers mandating hand-marked paper ballots
After Georgia lawmakers failed to act on their self-imposed deadline to overhaul the state’s election machinery, a panel of appointees to the board that regulates elections narrowly voted Wednesday to consider a rule that would require hand-marked paper ballots.
New InsiderAdvantage GOP poll: Governor primary a two man race, Senate contest close
Editor’s note: InsiderAdvantage has polled Georgia statewide elections more than any other polling unit in modern history. Since 2002 the firm has provides polling for three different Atlanta network affiliates and newspapers around the state. RealClearPolitics ranks the firm among the most accurate multi-state pollsters in the nation. This begins their series of polls of the 2026 contests.
Collins leads introduction of the 250 Years of Military Honor Package
In honor of 250 years of American Independence, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, R-GA, is leading the efforts to recognize veterans and their service. Collins is joined by Georgia colleagues, Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-GA, and Rep. Clay Fuller, R-GA, in introducing the 250 Years of Military Honor Package which establishes a Veterans Appreciation Month, the America 250 Military Appreciation Discount, and Veterans Tax Relief Weekends.
Kemp signs financial fraud bill as First Liberty founder charged
Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 284 into law Thursday, allowing victims of financial fraud to recoup some of their lost funds. On the same day, federal prosecutors indicted former First Liberty Building & Loan manager Edwin Brant Frost IV on a wire fraud charge.
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Ga. CEO: Summer is here – that means the Farm Passport is back!
Kelly Henry, Georgia Farm Bureau’s Certified Farm Market Coordinator, shares how the Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Passport helps families discover more than 100 farms across Georgia.
After college athlete’s death, Kemp signed law to help 911 callers find AEDs
Scott Sells traveled to Macon last week to watch his son’s friends graduate from Mercer University.
That same day, on May 11, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law that Sells had testified for during this year’s legislative session. Senate Bill 399, the “Mason Sells AED Coordination Act,” will require everyone with an automated external defibrillator to notify 911 of its location.
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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.
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.”
