Sustainable fuels initiative brings together heavy hitters from across state
Agriculture is the number one industry in Georgia. Delta is among its top companies. Bringing the two together would be a big benefit to both for the state. To that end, this week the Georgia Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition was announced as a new partnership focused on making the state a national leader in sustainable aviation fuel research and production.
Kemp: Georgia tourism breaks records – again
Tourism is one of Georgia’s largest economic contributors, generating $84.1 billion in statewide economic impact—and the numbers continue to grow. For the fourth consecutive year, the state has set another tourism record and has grabbed the nation’s No. 5 ranking for domestic overnight visitation for the sixth year in a row, according to Gov. Brian Kemp.
Former business executive to lead Georgia’s public colleges and universities
It took five months to find a successor to University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and after looking far and wide the Board of Regents picked someone close to home.
Clyde introduces ‘MAGA Act’ elections bill
Legislation introduced by Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, and supported by over 40 House Republicans, could change the dynamics of congressional representation. The Make Apportionment Great Again (MAGA) Act would require a reapportionment prior to the 2028 election and add a U.S. citizenship question to the 2030 census and beyond.
Collins, Rivera Holmes pick up Kemp’s official endorsement
The 2026 midterm election is only 49 days away, and the races are heating up. Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp made two endorsements in statewide races – throwing his support behind Mike Collins for the U.S. Senate in the race to defeat Democrat incumbent and officially endorsing Bárbara Rivera Holmes in her campaign for Labor Commissioner.
Sheriff urges candidates, officials to address prison reform
Georgia’s criminal gang crisis, in both urban and rural areas, is growing and more voices are speaking out for changes, especially long-overdue reform within the state’s prison system. The latest Paul Revere-type warning comes from Butts County Sheriff Gary Long who demands greater accountability and changes after authorities recently intercepted yet another shipment of drugs, weapons and other contraband allegedly headed to a state prison.
House subcommittee will study college admissions testing standards
A new House subcommittee has been created to evaluate the Classic Learning Test (CLT) and determine whether a valid concordance exists, or can be established, between CLT scores and scores on the SAT and ACT – standardized college admissions tests.
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Georgia Tech ranked number six public university, UGA comes in at 19
The vaunted U.S. News and World Report rankings are out, and Georgia has done well. Georgia Tech has moved even further up the list, to number six for public universities, and the University of Georgia is number 19. Along with California and Virginia, Georgia is one of only three states with multiple schools in the top 20.
Ga. CEO: Swainsboro fire chief on working with the Ga. Municipal Association
City of Swainsboro Fire Chief Alima Mims talks about working with GMA and how they have helped him to become a better leader.
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Opinion: My bold vision for the future of the Fulton County Executive Airport
The groundbreaking for a new $5.2 million customs facility at the Fulton County Executive Airport recently captured global attention.
Opinion: An opportunity for Fulton County tax assessment reform
With much ado—perhaps about nothing– the Fulton County Commission petitioned the Superior Court for an order allowing the county tax commissioner to issue tax bills to residents without receiving prior state approval of the county’s tax digest. However, Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand didn’t believe the tax digest submitted by Chief Appraiser Roderick Conley was complete and accurate.
Opinion: Public safety means planning ahead
Families pack up and head to our beautiful Golden Isles, agritourism destinations like the Georgia National Fairgrounds for a livestock show or to a mountain getaway up in northeast Georgia. Communities come together for local festivals, sports tournaments, and backyard cookouts. Children spend more time outdoors, and neighbors reconnect after another busy school year.
