Warnock visits ICE detention center seeking answers
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-GA, says he wants answers about access to basic medical care in the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, GA. Warnock toured the facility earlier this week to conduct what he called a “Congressional oversight of the federal facility.”
Republican Jackson gets help from (Democrat) friends
Billy Linville, a longtime influential Democrat political/business consultant and sometime lobbyist, minces no words: “I know Keisha Lance Bottoms (the Democrats’ candidate for governor). By any objective standard, she is the worst mayor in modern Atlanta history. She refused, or was unable, to lead and govern.” That’s why, while remaining a Democrat, he is launching “Democrats and Independents for Rick Jackson” who is the Republican gubernatorial candidate.
GPA’s Gainesville Inland Port now open for business
The Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port is open for business with crews kicking off direct daily rail service between the inland manufacturing hub and the Port of Savannah. According to officials this gives shippers an alternative to a 600-mile roundtrip truck route that will reduce trucks on Georgia’s highways and in the Atlanta region.
The 2026 James “lnfluential Georgians” Awards Event
The Atlanta History Center’s Draper Room in McElreath Hall was the venue on the evening of May 21st for the annual James Magazine “Influential Georgians” reception. Over 100 attendees– ranging from various state and local elected officials to prominent business, political, legal and cultural leaders– were welcomed by James CEO/Publisher Phil Kent.
Georgia DREAMS need-based scholarship now reality
Legislation that officials say will offer more opportunities for students to continue their education after high school has now become law. Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 556 and codified the Georgia Dedicating Resources to Educationally Advance More Students (DREAMS) scholarship program under the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
InsiderAdvantage Georgia runoff survey: Jones, Collins lead in respective races
800 likely voters; Conducted May 20-21; Weighted for age, race, gender; Mixed mode text/panel. MOE 3.46%. Top line tabs can be found HERE.
Trump’s influence felt in GOP primaries
Political observers are noting the high profile defeats in the Republican primary of Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who ran for governor, and his longtime second-in-command Gabe Sterling, who lost his bid for secretary of state.
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New state senator fills vacancy, restores Senate to capacity
The Georgia Senate is back to full capacity after Adrienne White Carden was sworn in to represent the 7th District in Gwinnett County, the state Senate announced Monday.
The Georgia Gang: Special session ends, and remembering Martha Zoller
The panelists on the Georgia Gang discuss the conclusion of the special legislative session, a massive 40% property tax hike sparking outrage in Brookhaven, and the life and legacy of their late colleague Martha Zoller.
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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
To say I love to paint may be an understatement.
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.
