Ag commissioner celebrates ‘Georgia Farmers Market Week’
There’s a week for just about everything here in Georgia and this one is no exception, as Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper proclaimed August 3–9, 2026, “Georgia Farmers Market Week” in recognition of the larger National Farmers Market Week and the important role farmers markets play in supporting farmers, consumers and local communities.
Ossoff votes show he follows the socialist path
There is a civil war raging nationally and within the Georgia Democratic Party between the traditional “establishment” liberals and upstart socialists/communists who sympathize or are members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is in the middle of it and, as Republicans and some political pundits note, he has been voting with the democratic socialists more and more since his narrow 2021 election.
Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit recovers 11 missing children in Ga.
In 2019, with the support of Gov. Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp and leaders in the Georgia General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created the first-of-its-kind statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.
Date set for special election to fill seat of late U.S. Rep. David Scott
Longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott passed away on April 22nd in the midst of a reelection campaign, triggering a tricky special election to fill his seat through the end of the year. That race, it was announced today by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, will take place on Monday, June 29, with qualifying set to begin next week. A runoff, if needed, has been set for August 26th.
Lt. gov pushes to end veteran homelessness
Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones says he is committed to ending homelessness among the state’s veterans. On Monday Jones wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, and HUD Secretary Scott Turner in support of “Mighty Hero Homes’ mission to end Veteran homelessness.”
Clyde: Farm Bill will help Georgia Farmers
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, says the 2026 Farm Bill that passed the House recently will “deliver the relief and support farmers throughout Northeast Georgia deserve.” H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 passed by a vote of 224-200.
InsiderAdvantage Gubernatorial Survey: Bottoms edges over 50%; Jackson, Jones nearly even
With early voting underway a new InsiderAdvantage survey shows Keisha Lance Bottoms positioned to potentially win the Democratic nomination for governor of Georgia without a runoff. In the Republican contest Rick Jackson’s lead over Burt Jones has narrowed.
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InsiderAdvantage GOP primary runoff polls: Jackson holds slight lead, Collins edges out Dooley
Editor’s note: Due to Gov. Brian Kemp’s endorsement in the governor’s race and President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the Senate contest, InsiderAdvantage will publish another Georgia GOP primary runoff survey this evening.
Georgia Gang: Primary runoffs and a special session
The panelists on the Georgia Gang discuss Tuesday’s high-stakes primary runoffs for governor and senate, Atlanta’s final readiness as a World Cup host city, and the agenda for Wednesday’s special legislative session.
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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.
