Lawmakers demand review of Dublin City Schools accredidation
State lawmakers want answers regarding the issues surrounding the Dublin City School System’s accreditation status. Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett, R-Dublin, and Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker, R-Perry, recently sent a joint letter to the Georgia State Board of Education requesting prompt action and urging a timely state review.
McCormick reintroduces ‘STOP the SWAMP Act’ amid Fauci inquiry
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-GA, says he reintroduced legislation aimed at strengthening congressional oversight after Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer more than 100 questions before Congress. McCormick first introduced the STOP the SWAMP Act during the 118th Congress which convened January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025, during the final two years of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Atlanta Regional Commission launches new workforce program
The Building Georgia workforce development program is launching in May, aiming to connect metro Atlanta residents with high-demand careers in construction and transportation. The program is being managed by the Atlanta Regional Commission, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
‘State of the Ports’ highlighted at annual conference
Supply chair predictability and cost saving strategies were highlighted in the State of the Georgia Ports Authority recently as Governor Brian Kemp met with Ports customers and logistics partners during their 57th annual Georgia International Trade Conference.
Carter leads bipartisan effort to support Georgia family forest landowners
In Georgia, forestry is “a way of life” and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has joined with a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce “Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026,” a bill he says is designed to help family forest landowners recover more quickly from natural disasters and keep working forests productive.
Jones confronts Jackson on illegal alien hiring
Monday’s Republican gubernatorial debate was quite the back-and-forth slugfest between what polling suggests are the two main candidates— healthcare CEO Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. But especially dramatic and surprising moments occurred when Jones brought up the issue of his rival employing illegal alien labor.
Early voting off to a record start in Georgia
While candidates took the stage Monday night for the only major debate between Republican candidates for Georgia governor, a record number of voters had already cast their ballot.
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Georgia CEO: An update on Georgia Power’s 2026 projects
Central Region Executive for Georgia Power Bowen Reichert Shoemaker discusses 2026 projects and their impact across the state in this video from our friends at Georgia CEO:
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Opinion: Powering Georgia – a blueprint for economic growth
Georgia is at the center of a new economic and technological revolution. As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services grow at an unprecedented pace, our state is uniquely positioned to lead the way.
Opinion: Georgia nonprofit gaining ground for homeless veterans
Georgia prides itself on honoring those who served, yet nearly 700 veterans in our state have no place to call home on any given night, according to federal estimates.
OPINION: Act to prepare for Trump-ordered voting system decertification
Last week brought an unexpected development in the election world: an Executive Order from President Donald Trump directing the decertification of federally approved voting systems that use QR codes to encode votes.
