Jack co-founds Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus
Last month, President Donald Trump voiced his support for a bipartisan legislative approach to revitalizing the American film industry. And with one of the state’s largest film studios sitting in his District, U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, R-GA, went into action. The Republican lawmaker from Peachtree City in Fayette County, joined several colleagues in founding the bipartisan Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus.
Georgia’s public school class of 2026 scored higher on SAT
Georgia’s public school class of 2026 did better in math and a little worse in reading and writing on their SAT tests than students who graduated the year before.
TCSG hits all-time high number of graduates, credentials, job placement
The 2026 Academic Year was a record one for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) as they reached new highs in graduate numbers, credentials and job placement. According to information from TCSG, they graduated a record 50,847 students while marking its fourth consecutive year of enrollment growth.
Ga. Assn. of Broadcasters seek to retain AM car radio
It was several years ago when some major car manufacturers sought to remove the AM radio component from their vehicle dashboards. Critics immediately responded that broadcast radio is an essential part of our country’s emergency alert infrastructure. Then Congress rushed to address the problem in a bipartisan fashion. But efforts to pass protective legislation stalled— until now.
City of Atlanta to review Flock surveillance policies
Flock license plate readers have been embraced by law enforcement across Georgia, but have been met with backlash from the public as audits have revealed hundreds of cases of misuse, leading to firings or even criminal charges.
Italian tire company makes major investment in Rome (Georgia)
In 2024, Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp led an economic development trip to Italy, laying the foundation for a major announcement that came Tuesday. According to Kemp, Pirelli, a world leader in tire production, will create 1,000 new jobs as part of multi-year, $1.2 billion expansion of its existing facility in Rome, Georgia.
Jack convenes hearing on impact of digital assets on small businesses
U.S. Rep. Brian Jack, R-Ga., is examining the impact of digital assets on small businesses. As chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, Jack recently convened a hearing titled “Main Street Meets Crypto: What Digital Assets Mean for Small Businesses,” exploring the opportunities and challenges that digital assets present for America’s small business community.
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In Georgia’s race for governor, focus shifts to farms
Pledging to fight for farmers, Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his plan to support Georgia’s agricultural industry as the sector gets squeezed by rising prices for diesel, fertilizer and other essentials.
Carter: $12M for Tybee Island beach renourishment
Tybee Island will receive $12 million in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction funding for beach renourishment, in efforts to protect the barrier island’s shoreline, infrastructure, and coastal community, according to U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter.
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Opinion: Georgia’s election problems are documented failures, not theories
A recent article praising Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and the new Election Integrity Task Force claims that concerns about Georgia’s elections are little more than “conspiracy theories” that have unfairly damaged public confidence.
Opinion: Balancing safety and privacy – Getting Flock camera oversight right in Georgia
As a Georgia state senator, chairman of the Committee on Public Safety, former firefighter and EMT, and business executive, I have spent my career focused on protecting communities while upholding the trust that makes effective public safety possible. Recent reports of misuse of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras by several law enforcement officers across our state demand serious attention.
Opinion: When worlds shouldn’t collide: federal money & endorsements
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) recently reported that two South Georgia mayors have endorsed incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff over Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Mike Collins.
