New CDC Director Erica Schwartz confirmed
Likely the state’s most prominent feature of the federal government, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has finally found its new director. Former Deputy Surgeon General and Rear Admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Erica Schwartz was confirmed by a party line vote of 51-44, with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-VA, being the lone Democrat senator to vote in favor.
Carter wants to ban insider trading among lawmakers
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, may be leaving office after an unsuccessful run for the U.S. Senate, but the Republican Congressman wants to see an end to insider trading among lawmakers. As one of the original sponsors of the legislation, Carter is pushing the Stop Insider Trading Act.
Ag commissioner calls for stronger protections for specialty crop producers
Agriculture remains the number one industry in Georgia, and the state’s Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper wants to ensure stronger protections for farmers who continue to face significant challenges. Harper announced Monday that he is calling for the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to prioritize protections for American specialty crop producers as the bilateral negotiations of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue.
The final verdict on Atlanta as a World Cup host
As the final whistle blew on Argentina’s stunning comeback victory over England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal match last Wednesday, it also marked the end of Atlanta’s hosting duties and the conclusion of a remarkable summer in the city that by almost any metric has to be viewed as a dazzling success.
Savannah airport gets new aviation safety training tool
The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is getting an upgrade that officials say will increase safety, reduce delays and modernize air travel. U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, announced recently that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $7.6 million to replace the current air traffic control training system at the airport. The funding is part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.
MARTA reports 4.7 million riders during World Cup, without major crimes
Argentina or Spain will win the World Cup Sunday, but MARTA is already celebrating a win, announcing Friday that it moved 4.7 million riders during the 35 days of events in metro Atlanta, with no major crimes reported.
Trump targets election data coverup; Georgia next?
Last night President Donald Trump exposed a cover up of the largest breach of voter registration in history. In a speech, he said 220 million voter files, including names, addresses, phone numbers, political affiliations and more have been stolen by Communist China to exploit U.S. elections since 2020.
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Ga. CEO: How AT&T Georgia is investing in the network
One thing most folks take for granted is our state’s fiber and 5G networks. The days of dropped calls and dead zones may seem like things of the past – but that’s no accident.
The Georgia Gang: Trump visit and the World Cup
The panelists on the Georgia Gang discuss President Trump’s upcoming visit to Cobb County following his prime-time address on election integrity, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones withholding his endorsement of Rick Jackson, and Atlanta leaders touting the long-term economic benefits of hosting the World Cup.
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Opinion: Promise or pipe dream? Why Georgia’s next governor can’t eliminate property taxes
Candidates for office routinely make bold promises about what they will achieve once elected. Often, these pledges extend beyond the legal and practical authority of the position they seek. This dynamic is evident in Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial primary, where several leading candidates have promised to limit or eliminate property taxes.
Opinion: May 19th election: Will radicals poison Georgia’s Supreme Court?
Georgians are already voting in the May 19 primary election (supposedly non-partisan) for three slots on the Georgia Supreme Court. If voters who believe in the rule of law, the U.S. Constitution, the Georgia constitution and rational judges whose decision-making isn’t driven by their politics don’t turn out, there’s a big problem.
Opinion: Georgia helped build the future of fintech – Congress must let us lead the future of crypto
Georgia has long been a leader in innovation.
From logistics and payments technology to fintech, our state has built a reputation as a place where entrepreneurs come to grow businesses and create jobs.
