‘State of the Ports’ highlighted at annual conference
Supply chair predictability and cost saving strategies were highlighted in the State of the Georgia Ports Authority recently as Governor Brian Kemp met with Ports customers and logistics partners during their 57th annual Georgia International Trade Conference.
Carter leads bipartisan effort to support Georgia family forest landowners
In Georgia, forestry is “a way of life” and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has joined with a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce “Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026,” a bill he says is designed to help family forest landowners recover more quickly from natural disasters and keep working forests productive.
Committee on eliminating state income tax hears from community residents
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones provided the opening remarks at Tuesday’s third meeting of the Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax. Later in the meeting, members heard from local residents and business leaders in Gainesville – the site of the meeting.
Young candidate’s attacks inflame Marietta mayor’s race
One of the more closely watched statewide mayoral races in this election cycle is in the city of Marietta. That is where systems engineer Sam Foster, age 24, is challenging four-term incumbent Steve “Thunder” Tumlin, who is age 78.
Burns joins fellow Speakers calling for forestry relief
Georgia Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington, is leading an effort requesting relief for the U.S. forestry industry. On Monday, Burns sent a letter to members of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation asking for support to advance several priorities that would “provide immediate and urgent relief to an industry in crisis.”
Georgia heads up coalition supporting strikes against cartel drug boats
Georgia is leading a 16-state coalition in support of President Donald Trump’s recent actions to destroy drug boats driven by cartel members.
Georgians react to Instagram “PG-13” rating policy
When Meta announced last week that it will implement a filter to make Instagram safe for children, it drew reactions somewhere between skeptical and cynical among Georgians who want to rein in the platform.
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New laws will address professional services, homeowner protections, car owners and politicians
Most new laws from this year’s legislative session took effect in July, but a handful of significant bills become law on New Year’s day.
Watch the December 28 Georgia Gang here!
The Dec. 28 show opens with debate over a Fulton County judge ruling that the State Election Board must be given 2020 Fulton County presidential election ballots and documents that have been withheld.
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Time for Georgia lawmakers to pass school choice
They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results. As we look at the cultural decline in this country, particularly the challenges faced by our young people and their families, it is absolute insanity to insist on an archaic fidelity to a system that has failed so many.
Raffensperger fights for modernizing military voting solutions
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s commitment to ensuring that military personnel stationed abroad can participate in the democratic process speaks volumes about the value placed on their service and sacrifice.
Judge should remove Willis from the Trump case
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee held a hearing on the merits of a motion to disqualify the elected district attorney of Fulton County, Fani Willis, from the Trump-related racketeering cases.
