Rubio to bring foreign ministers to Atlanta as part of G20 ministerial
The G20, or Group of 20, is an international forum that brings together twenty (plus) of the world’s major advanced and emerging economies to discuss and coordinate economic policy. This year’s summit will take place in Miami in December, but leading up to the main event a series of meetings, dubbed ‘ministerials,’ will be held across the U.S.
Trump touts savings accounts; Jackson pledges to match them
President Donald Trump arrived in Cobb County at Wheeler High School yesterday, alongside U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, lieutenant governor contender Sen. Greg Dolezal and several other GOP candidates. The president was there to promote his newly-announced and increasingly popular Trump investment saving accounts for young children.
Georgia launches “Eyes on the Road” campaign to locate missing children
Georgia is kicking off a new public safety initiative to locate and recover missing children throughout the state. Attorney General Chris Carr announced that his office has launched the “Eyes on the Road” Campaign that seeks to further engage the private sector in the fight to combat human trafficking in Georgia.
School boards wary of property tax cuts
Homeowners will get relief from their fast-rising property tax bills and may even see tax cuts if Gov. Brian Kemp signs Senate Bill 33 into law.
Election integrity issue falls to governor, the SEB
To recap what happened late Thursday and early Friday morning with the General Assembly, the state Senate received the SB 214 House substitute that would have allowed Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to select another foreign-made electronic voting system before he left office.
Lawmakers pass bills regarding regulation, newborn safety devices
Lawmakers closed out the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly by passing bills that address regulatory reform and life-saving measures for newborns. These bills may not have been on the watch list for some who were waiting for legislation addressing election reform and tax reform, but sponsors say they will make a difference for all Georgians.
Education bills make it over the line on Sine Die
Lawmakers worked well past midnight Thursday on Sine Die – the last day of the 40-day legislative session. And the final day saw a flurry of education bills passed in the late hours as neither the House of Senate gaveled out until about 1:15 am Friday.
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Ga. CEO: How the Georgia Center for Innovation is helping manufacturers succeed
Shirelda Feagen, Director of Manufacturing at the Georgia Center of Innovation, discusses how the Center removes barriers for Georgia’s small-sized manufacturers to help them scale. Learn more in this video from Georgia CEO:
Kemp extends gas tax break just in time for Memorial Day
Georgians and people visiting or just passing through the state will get a 33-cent per gallon break at the gas pump while traveling for Memorial Day.
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Opinion: Georgia needs a Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Once again, we look forward to the opportunity during the 2025 Legislative Session to pass the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Georgia Sen. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, along with 33 other Republican senators, have introduced on January 27th Senate Bill 36 - the new RFRA legislation at the Capitol.
Opinion: Real teen safety starts at home, not in Washington
Parents in Georgia— and across the nation— are navigating a dangerous digital landscape where inappropriate content is only a click away. But instead of adding another layer of federal bureaucracy, we need a solution that puts control where it belongs: in the hands of parents.
Opinion: Accelerating the future of self-driving cars: A strategic imperative
As the world stands on the cusp of a new era in transportation, it is encouraging to see President Donald Trump’s team make clear statements about his administration’s commitment to accelerating the regulation of self-driving cars.
