Georgia secretary of state candidates split over integrity of 2020 election results
When Georgia voters complete their ballots this year, one of the people they select will be the next person in charge of overseeing elections.
The Georgia Secretary of State handles business registration, professional licensing and regulation of charities and securities, all essential to the economy.
It’s turtle time!
As we’re enjoying springtime across Georgia, the loggerhead sea turtles are also making their way to the state to enjoy the springtime – or at least one night’s worth of it anyway when they lay their eggs on Georgia beaches. A senior wildlife biologist with DNR Mark Dodd, also the sea turtle program coordinator at DNR, says its like clockwork.
Lt. Gov. Jones honors vets, commends Dept. of Veterans Service for expanding report
Georgia boasts the nation’s 5th largest active-duty military population, and state officials have continually stressed their commitment to being one of the nation’s most military-friendly states. Tuesday, as Georgians honored the service and sacrifice of veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, Lt. Governor Burt Jones recognized “the outstanding work of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) under the leadership of Commissioner Dr. Patricia “Trish” Ross.”
One Republican, one Democrat qualify for Athens-area state House seat
Two candidates have stepped forward to seek House District seat 121 in a special election – the seat left vacant when Republican Representative Marcus Wiedower announced his immediate resignation late last month.
How Senate plan to reopen government could close THC product loophole
If Congress ultimately approves the legislation that the U.S. Senate adopted Monday to end the government shutdown, it could throttle the multibillion dollar hemp consumables industry.
Williams says new bill will combat housing crisis
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, D-GA, teamed with several peers from both sides of the aisle in an effort to address what she calls a national and statewide housing crisis by introducing the Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2025 to provide essential home repair assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners and small landlords.
Some disruptions at Hartsfield-Jackson amid shutdown
Hundreds of flights in and out of Atlanta were cancelled or delayed Monday amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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JAMES inducts four into ‘Top Lobbyist Hall of Fame’
In addition to honoring the winners of each of our categories of our “2025 Top Lobbyists” rankings, JAMES also welcomed four new inductees into our “Top Lobbyist Hall of Fame.” Last year’s inductees included well-respected, veteran lobbyists Jenee Burke, Mike Griffin and John Watson – as well as the late Columbia County state lawmaker-turned-lobbyist Ben Harbin.
JAMES presents 2025 ‘Top Lobbyist’ Awards
JAMES magazine is the only Georgia media outlet — assisted by a readers’ poll and a select group of bipartisan advisors in the field of public service and business — to rank our state’s registered lobbyists. Many of these lobbyists, of course, are involved in public policy issues that require working with public servants ranging from members of the executive and legislative branches of government to county and city officials.
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PCOM’s Georgia Locations Celebrate 100% Residency Placement
On Friday, March 15, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) students at PCOM South Georgia and PCOM Georgia celebrated a 100% residency placement for the second year in a row.
Georgia responds to ‘soft-on-crime’ policies
In 2020 political activists promoted “open borders” and “catch and release” policies at the national level. They were the first of several deceptive soft-on-crime policies which were quickly extended to state and local criminal justice systems.
Georgia celebrates March as ‘Wine Month’
Raise a glass to Georgia wine! State Sen. Steve Gooch, R-Dahlonega, led the sponsorship of a resolution that made March 2024 Georgia Wine Month.
