The case against SPLC hate funders helps Georgia
The Saturday night arrest in Washington D.C. of a shooter who confessed to trying to kill President Donald Trump and officials in his administration resulted in the discovery of a “manifesto” he left behind that was dripping with hatred.
Literacy bill awaits Kemp’s signature
State lawmakers are celebrating the passage of legislation aimed at strengthening literacy across Georgia that passed both the House and Senate during the 2026 legislative session. They are now waiting for Governor Brian Kemp to sign HB 1193 — The Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026.
Ag Commissioner says H-2A Visa Changes are a huge win for Georgia
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper says changes to the H-2A VISA program as proposed by the Trump Administration will be a “huge win for the state’s No. 1 industry,” and will save Georgia farmers millions in labor costs next year.
Ga. Republican delegation calls on Warnock and Ossoff to end government shutdown
Georgia’s Republican delegation is urging Democratic Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to “stop playing (that) game and join us in ending this shutdown.”
Two Republican Senate candidates each raise nearly $2 million
The stakes are getting higher in the U.S. Senatorial race in Georgia. Two Republican candidates in the 2026 election released their third quarter fundraising totals Monday and both U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley have raised almost $2 million in their quests to unseat incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff.
Judge poised to dismiss Willis’s case against Trump
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has had it. In a ruling last Friday, the exasperated judge gave the state Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council (PAC) a 14-day deadline to name a new prosecutor to handle District Attorney Fani Willis’ racketeering case against President Donald Trump and GOP allies who allegedly “conspired” to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Southern Linc celebrates milestone at Capitol
A major milestone has been reached for emergency communications across the state as Southern Linc, a subsidiary of Southern Company, announced the completion of the Georgia Statewide Communications Interoperability Project.
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UGA researchers find more evidence that mining would harm Okefenokee
New scientific research has added more evidence about the risks of mining near the Okefenokee Swamp, with potential implications for future permitting applications.
National economic headwinds blow through Georgia, though job outlook steady for now
National economic headwinds driven in part by politics will continue suppressing Georgia’s economy while raising the risk of recession, says a new economic forecast from a business think tank at the University of Georgia.
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Protect Ga. patients by approving affordable access to Medigap
End Stage Renal Disease, otherwise known as kidney failure, is a grueling condition for which there is no cure. ESRD patients must undergo thrice-weekly dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant to stay alive. Since receiving a transplant requires years of waiting, dialysis is the lifeline for ESRD patients, the difference between life and death.
Taiwan’s Presidential Election Matters: A Global Impact Connecting Taiwan, the U.S. & Georgia
Have you ever wondered where the magnificent whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium originated? Surprisingly, they hail from Taiwan – an island that witnessed a smooth presidential election on January 13, 2024.
Ga. HDCI/Registered Apprenticeship Program Requires Reform
What would you call a taxpayer-funded state program that covers the costs to “upskill” employees for employers who can depend on the Technical College System of Georgia for training– and can then pay the employer $50,000 upon completion of his employee’s instruction?
