McCormick’s STOP the SWAMP Act Heads to the Senate
Georgia’s U.S. Republican Rep. Rich McCormick’s legislation designed to strengthen congressional oversight and hold federal employees accountable for obstructing congressional investigations, is gaining strength.
Ossoff hit for attack on female presidential aide
The First Amendment grants U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. every right to criticize President Donald Trump and his policies. But during a Sunday Georgia campaign re-election rally many critics— Republicans, Democrats and others– say his singling out of a young White House aide in a snide remark against Trump is unnecessary, inappropriate and crosses a line.
To cover tax cuts, Kemp nixes new funds for forests, historic sites, arts and short-line rail
Among Gov. Brian Kemp’s $300 million worth of vetoes last week were money for reforestation, land conservation, historic building restoration, the arts and live performances and short-line railroads.
ARC awards $1.4 million in Livable Centers Initiative grants
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has announced this year’s recipients for its Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants to six different communities across metro Atlanta. The goal of the program is to create healthy and safe communities, with competitive economies for the range of stakeholders across the region.
A look at Georgia’s General Assembly primaries
Flying under the radar amidst the other high profile (and big spending) statewide races, every Georgia House and Senate seat in the state had its primary this week, as well. And while many incumbent lawmakers ran unopposed, several saw primary challengers – and one was even knocked off.
Don’t ring the bell – runoffs abound in Georgia primaries
Getting tired of the political mailers and TV ads yet? Well hold onto your hats, because nearly every major primary in Georgia is headed to a June 16th runoff following yesterday’s election day that saw few candidates able to nab the 50%+1 of the vote required to win outright. You can see the full list of results and vote totals on the Secretary of State’s website.
Voting overshadowed by Raffensperger action
Today’s Republican and Democrat primary elections will help determine their party nominees for the November general election. But there will be various runoff elections on June 16th if no candidates get over 50 percent of the vote. (The exception will be judges races, which will be final after tonight’s tally.
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Feds bust ring that allegedly flew drugs, weapons into prisons
They were allegedly flying to help prisoners get high and to maybe escape, but now nine people, all but one from Macon, are behind bars themselves after federal agents arrested them in connection with delivering drugs, phones and weapons into prisons from above.
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.
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Opinion: Legal reform ushers in a brighter future for Georgia businesses
As someone whose family has owned a residential construction company \based in Atlanta, I’ve seen the many ways Georgia’s legal climate impacts the day-to-day realities of running a business.
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.
