Democratic DAs challenge new law making some county elections nonpartisan
Four metro Atlanta district attorneys gathered in Liberty Plaza outside the State Capitol Wednesday to announce their plans to challenge a new Georgia law that makes their positions non-partisan in Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb and Clayton counties. This comes after Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 369 into law recently following adjournment of the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly.
Moving beyond build phase at Rowen, research component underway
On the eastern edge of Gwinnett County sits some 2,000 acres that are under development as Rowen, a first of its kind project in Georgia that aims to bring the leading minds of innovation and research together for collaboration with a focus on agriculture, the environment and medicine.
Being a good neighbor with the Georgia Ports Authority
The Georgia Ports Authority’s Workforce Housing Initiative is already showing some results in Savannah. So far, 178 families have been able to repair, buy or build a home thanks to the program, with nearly $1.7 million committed to the program since the start of the program in September 2023.
Proposed budget would create state’s first optometry school
Despite Georgia’s renowned higher education system, it’s an interesting quirk that the state does not have any optometry schools. The Peach State is not unique in that regard – there are only 25 accredited schools and colleges of optometry in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with the closest being at the University of Alabama.
Billionaire Rick Jackson a GOP primary factor
It was 25 years ago when Alpharetta-based Jackson Healthcare founder and CEO Rick Jackson launched a company that has emerged as one of the nation’s largest healthcare staffing firms. This Tuesday, the 71-year-old businessman launched a new venture— a run for governor with a plan to spend an “initial” $40 million to introduce himself to Georgia voters.
Burns introduces ‘Georgia Families First’ initiative
‘Putting Georgia Families First’ was the focus Wednesday as Speaker Jon Burns. R-Newington, and Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones, R-Milton, introduced the House’s new legislative initiative.
New InsiderAdvantage survey shows Trump approval rating up to 50%
An InsiderAdvantage national survey conducted January 31-February 1 shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating having gained nearly seven points within a week since his decision to change direction and leadership in Minneapolis.
The Most Influential Readership in Georgia
View our JAMES 2026 media kit and editorial calendar
Georgia lawmakers debate legalizing silencers as gun safety bills stall
Georgia has some of the loosest gun laws in the nation, but a bill to remove the state’s restriction on silencers tested lawmakers’ limits.
Georgia House and Senate Republicans on parallel course to reduce state income tax rate
One thing that Georgia’s House and Senate can agree on after finishing the first round of this year’s legislative session is that the state income tax rate should continue falling.
We welcome submissions on a public policy issue, 750-800 words. Submit for consideration to phickey@insideradvantage.com
Opinion: “White Bagging” Helps Georgia Small Businesses Control Healthcare Costs
Georgia small businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy, employing nearly 1.7 million people (which is 42% of the entire workforce). They are the lifeblood of local communities, generating tax revenue for area schools and vital services.
Ga. hurricane reflections: The worst & the best
In Georgia Power’s 141-year history, the company has never dealt with a natural disaster as big or bad as the damage from Hurricane Helene. I hope I never see another disaster like that.
Opinion: Georgia’s Foster Care System is Crying Out for Accountability
It is especially disheartening to see the latest failure by our state’s foster care system. A recent media investigation revealed alarming shortcomings in our state’s housing voucher program that is designed to help young adults aging out of foster care.
