Ossoff, Collins trade attacks in U.S. Senate debate
Last Thursday’s debate between Democrat U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, vying on November 3rd to be Georgia’s next U.S. senator, was one of the nastiest in recent memory— especially if you pay attention to widespread comments on social media.
McCormick Wants H-1B Visa fraud investigation in his district
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-GA, is calling on the Trump administration to investigate alleged fraud and abuse of the H-1B work visa program in his own district – warning that the 7th Congressional District is a “suspected hotspot of this fraud.”
Kratom study committee hears from various experts
A special study committee tasked with looking at the impacts of kratom on youth continues its off-session work – including listening sessions highlighting the science and clinical perspectives.
Senate passes Protect College Sports Act; Ossoff, Warnock in disagreement
The U.S. Senate voted decisively, by a 77-22 margin on Monday night to pass the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping piece of legislation pushed by President Donald Trump and designed to rein in a college sports scene that most agree has spun out of control in recent years.
Allen’s ‘Retire through Ownership Act’ headed to Trump’s desk
Legislation that would provide legal and regulatory clarity in the formation of new Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and was initially introduced by U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, is headed to the President’s desk. The Senate version of “The Retire through Ownership Act.” was recently passed by the House by a vote of 401-14, and will become law with the President’s signature.
Georgia’s graduation rate hits historic high
Georgia’s high school graduation rate has hit an all-time high again. The state’s four-year graduation rate rose to 88.5 percent — up from 87.2 percent in 2026, and an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation first required in 2011 by federal law.
State legislative races: GOP should still maintain control
The General Assembly is dominated by Republicans so naturally there’s a lot of speculation as to whether the party will still be in the majority in the House and Senate chambers after November. Yet despite the muddied national scene, it appears for now the GOP will maintain control. Let’s consider key races.
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Bottoms won’t release mysterious “consulting” client list
A group of Democrats supporting Republican Rick Jackson for governor have pounced on Democrat gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms for refusing to disclose a client list that paid over $1 million dollars to her consulting firm KRLB. She told a reporter the list is “private.” And that incredible response has led to the name Alvin Kendall, a mysterious figure who may be the reason why she’s refusing to talk— at least for now.
Bottoms and Jackson spar over gas prices, affordability
With gasoline prices topping $4 a gallon less than two weeks ahead of early voting, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms pledged to cut driving-related taxes.
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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.
Opinion: Georgia families struggle as SNAP cost changes loom
In every single county across Georgia, families are struggling. Housing costs have increased, grocery prices are high, childcare fees are pinching budgets and frustrating fuel costs have made just getting around even tougher.
Opinion: Georgia’s secret ballot must not be “sort of confidential”
Imagine using the touchscreen voting machine, making your choices, and scanning your anonymous ballot into the ballot box—only to learn later that the state’s scanner placed a traceable tracking number on the electronic ballot record. Yes, that is what happens in all Georgia polling places.
