Report: Georgia Ports generates $181 billion in economic impact
A new study released by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business showed that one out of every eight Georgia jobs is tied to Georgia’s ports’ economic engines – which supports 605,616 full- and part-time jobs and generates $181 billion in economic impact. The Georgia Ports also yield $44 billion in annual income, the report said.
Georgia Farmland Conservation Council announces tentative picks for inaugural funding
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper announced this week that six projects have been tentatively selected in the first year of funding through the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund. Joined by the Georgia Farmland Conservation Council (GFCC), Harper noted that each project is in a different county, located across the state, preserving approximately 1,000 acres of farmland.
Clyde urges DOJ to adopt significant firearm registration ruling
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, is leading the way in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decline any appeal of last week’s historic ruling against National Firearms Act (NFA) registration for $0 NFA tax firearms, as well as to apply and set it nationwide through official rulemaking.
Atlanta Regional Commission Board approves new development plan for 2050
The Atlanta Regional Commission Board has announced its new Regional Development Plan (RDP) called Growing Together for 2050, meant to provide a framework for managing growth and improving quality of life for the entire 11-county region.
State rep. wants answers from state Dept. of Community Health
One metro Atlanta state representative is seeking answers from the Department of Community Health (DCH). State Rep. Marvin Lim, D-Norcross, recently sent a letter to DCH asking the agency to explain certain mental health parity reports submitted by Amerigroup, Caresource and Peach State Health Plan.
Raffensperger launches bipartisan ‘Election Integrity Task Force’
Election integrity has been a hot topic for Georgia lawmakers and leaders for the past several years, and special study committees have been tasked with looking at the issue in the off-session. Now another advisory committee has been established that will focus on “election security, enhance transparency and boost public confidence.”
Federal fraud task force eyes Georgia autism providers
Anyone who’s ever managed a household or run a business understands the basic discipline of budgeting: Every new expense must be weighed against the money available and the priorities that cannot be ignored.
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A look back at last week’s Georgia Gang
Last week’s show discussed the Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream WNBA game where a mother and daughter were forced to take off their XX/YY shirts. The issue involves free speech and its limit, see the clip from last week’s episode below:
The Georgia Gang: election countdown and voting updates
The panelists on the Georgia Gang address on-air civil discourse standards, the dead-heat gubernatorial race, the ongoing Senate contest, and the economic debate over data centers.
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Opinion: Georgia’s hemp loophole is closing; Congress must not reopen it
Walk into the wrong gas station in Georgia and you will find bright, candy-colored gummies and vapes with names designed to attract children. These are products that exist in a legal gray area, with enforcement described as inconsistent and unpredictable. That is not a failure of Georgia lawmakers or the officers that enforce the law. It is a reflection of just how hard it is for any state to police a product that travels freely across state lines, manufactured under federal rules that created an enormous, dangerous loophole.
Opinion: Congress announces historic veterans legislation
Earlier this month, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jerry Moran unveiled one of the most significant veterans’ legislative packages Congress has considered in years.
Opinion: Georgia’s next competitive advantage is in the sky
Georgia has never prospered by standing still. From building the world’s busiest airport to becoming one of America’s leading logistics, manufacturing, and technology hubs, our state has consistently embraced innovations that connect people, commerce, and ideas. The next transportation revolution is already on the horizon, and Georgia should position itself to lead it.
