Kemp signs bills supporting law enforcement
It’s that time of year when bills passed during the legislative session become law with the stroke of a pen. Wednesday, following the annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Gov. Brian Kemp – alongside First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, public safety leaders, and law enforcement professionals from across the state – signed multiple bills into law that he says will strengthen public safety and support law enforcement in Georgia.
Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit recovers 11 missing children in Ga.
In 2019, with the support of Gov. Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp and leaders in the Georgia General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created the first-of-its-kind statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.
A look around the state: More election day results from around Georgia
The Democrat sweep of two statewide Public Service Commission seats on Tuesday stole headlines both here in Georgia and across the country, with Dems claiming that political momentum has shifted in their direction and Republicans vowing to regroup ahead of next year’s midterms. But there were plenty of other races down the ballot across the Atlanta metro – here’s some you might have missed:
Dems sweep PSC races on busy Georgia election night
Democrats swept a pair of statewide races to win two seats on the Public Service Commission Tuesday, sending a message across the state that heading into 2026, Georgia is purple.
U.S. Rep. Carter to Senators: Shutdown hurting Head Start children
Another victim of the government shutdown appears to be the Head Start centers that many working parents rely on for childcare. According to Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, a wave of closures began on Nov 1, shutting some of the nation’s neediest children out of preschool.
It’s election day in Georgia for two PSC seats, municipal races
It’s election day in Georgia, as voters – who didn’t take part in early voting – can cast a ballot in the statewide election for two of the state’s five public service commissioners, and in municipal races. This is the first time in five years that Georgia has held an election for PSC, but you might not know it by the turnout.
Council for the Arts grants giving a boost in 48 counties
Some $600,000 in funding will be going to 62 groups across 48 counties thanks to the 2026 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards from the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), part of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team. The funding is mainly going to rural counties, where fundraising might be a little more difficult to come by.
The Most Influential Readership in Georgia
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Some things new amid all that is old under the Gold Dome in Atlanta
When Georgia lawmakers return to Atlanta for the new legislative session, they will proceed to their weathered wooden desks, and if they are observant, they will notice something new.
Watch the January 11th Georgia Gang here!
A discussion of state income tax elimination, property tax relief and other General Assembly policy issues begins the Jan. 11th broadcast. Analysis continues over the start of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ second term and his agenda.
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Medicare Advantage plays a critical role in improving seniors’ health and quality of life
As a public servant, connecting with the communities that I represent has always been a core value. I want to make sure I am doing everything I can to listen to their needs and advocate on their behalf—and I believe I am uniquely qualified to do so.
Can Georgia’s economy thrive without fossil fuels?
In today’s discourse, the narrative often leans towards our nation’s economy having moved beyond the need for fossil fuels. This perspective fails to acknowledge the indispensability of energy reliability, the significant efficiency advancements made in the United States– and more specifically in Georgia.
Organized Theft Bill SB 472 Combats Competition, Not Crime
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