Georgia school districts get funding aimed at high-demand careers
Georgia school districts will receive additional funding that will allow them to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Officials at the state Department of Education announced they are awarding $2 million in Top State for Talent Grants to allow school districts to outfit their Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs.
TCSG hits all-time high number of graduates, credentials, job placement
The 2026 Academic Year was a record one for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) as they reached new highs in graduate numbers, credentials and job placement. According to information from TCSG, they graduated a record 50,847 students while marking its fourth consecutive year of enrollment growth.
Suit reveals the rot inside Georgia’s penal system
Critics have long maintained, bolstered by media investigations, that the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is perhaps the most dysfunctional department in state government in need of reform. This is again underscored by Tatnall County State Court Judge Ronald Hallman’s sanctioning of the GDC for failing to comply with the discovery process in a civil suit against former Smith State Prison warden Brian Adams and a former prison employee.
State rep. asks DHS to consider additional SNAP improvements
Several weeks ago, state Rep. Marvin Lim, D-Norcross, sent a letter to the Georgia Department of Human Services asking the agency to explain certain mental health parity reports. Now the Atlanta area Democrat is asking DHS to consider additional changes as they work to lower Georgia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate.
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 leads GOP delegation urging Carr to clarify gun law
In an effort led by U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, members of the Georgia Republican delegation are urging Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to issue a legal opinion clarifying a discrepancy in Georgia law that “could prevent law-abiding Georgians from fully exercising their recently restored Second Amendment rights” following the landmark ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF (consolidated with Jensen v. ATF).
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The Georgia Gang: Polling splits, Stockbridge mayor, and new USG head
The panelists on The Georgia Gang discuss contrasting dynamics in statewide polling, the impeachment of Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams, and former Southern Company CEO Tom Fanning being named sole finalist to lead the University System of Georgia.
Study committee on kratom continues work
A House study committee focusing on youth exposure to kratom will be back at work Friday. The goal of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Youth Exposure to Kratom and Retail-Available Substances is to strengthen protections, reduce access and create healthier outcomes for Georgia’s youth.
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Opinion: Proposed railroad merger not good for Georgians
Through my career in public service, my focus has been facilitating business and industry in Georgia. Economic growth spreads prosperity, and I firmly believe government’s role is to step out of the way and allow entrepreneurs and corporations to do what they do best.
Opinion: Behind the scenes police humanity
In my years in policing, I often witnessed behind the scenes acts of quiet kindness, decency and comradery performed by police officers. Following are two such incidents, several years apart, that showed a dimension of police compassion and a personal side of officers that the public rarely sees.
Opinion: Digital AI tools essential for small business success
For 15 years, the story of my company has been the story of a small business solving a real problem. Now with emerging AI technology, I can reach my target audience at a fraction of the cost.
