Atlanta Regional Commission Board approves new development plan for 2050
The Atlanta Regional Commission Board has announced its new Regional Development Plan (RDP) called Growing Together for 2050, meant to provide a framework for managing growth and improving quality of life for the entire 11-county region.
State rep. wants answers from state Dept. of Community Health
One metro Atlanta state representative is seeking answers from the Department of Community Health (DCH). State Rep. Marvin Lim, D-Norcross, recently sent a letter to DCH asking the agency to explain certain mental health parity reports submitted by Amerigroup, Caresource and Peach State Health Plan.
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.
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.
Georgia Ports Authority closes out strong fiscal year
The Georgia Ports Authority recently closed out a strong fiscal year. The Port of Savannah ended fiscal year 2026 with June volumes 18 percent over the same month last year, and the Appalachian Regional Port in Northwest Georgia handled a record 49,319 intermodal containers in FY2026, for an increase of 20 percent or more than 8100 boxes compared to FY2025.
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Ga. CEO: SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler touts Trump’s small business agenda
Kelly Loeffler, the 28th Administrator of the US Small Business Administration, discusses the President’s agenda and emphasis on fostering the growth and success of small businesses. Learn more in this video from Georgia CEO:
Metro Atlanta water authority investigates outage as federal authorities warn of Iran-linked hackers
A water utility that serves 300,000 homes and businesses in metro Atlanta is still investigating whether a hacker caused a service outage last week.
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Opinion: Behind the scenes police humanity
In my years in policing, I often witnessed behind the scenes acts of quiet kindness, decency and comradery performed by police officers. Following are two such incidents, several years apart, that showed a dimension of police compassion and a personal side of officers that the public rarely sees.
Opinion: Digital AI tools essential for small business success
For 15 years, the story of my company has been the story of a small business solving a real problem. Now with emerging AI technology, I can reach my target audience at a fraction of the cost.
Opinion: Special session leaves the QR code problem to election boards to fix
Special legislative sessions are supposed to resolve urgent problems. Georgia’s latest special session instead postponed one deadline, created new statutory conflicts, and left county election officials, the State Election Board, and perhaps the courts to resolve questions the General Assembly should have definitively answered regarding the continued use of QR codes as official votes.
