A look at Georgia’s three ballot questions
They may not be top of mind when it comes to next month’s midterm elections – but Georgia has three ballot measures up for vote that every Georgian will be asked to vote on when they head to the ballot box.
Democrat lawmakers endorse Harper for ag commissioner
Early voting in the 2026 Midterm election is less than a week away, and candidates are working to get endorsements that will help push them across the finish line. Tuesday, Republican Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper picked up several endorsements from across party lines.
Metro Atlanta Chamber talks housing
It’s not exactly a secret that the U.S. has a housing affordability issue. And in light of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates this week, the housing issue may be deepening. With interest rates inching upward, borrowing costs to buy a house are higher, and so are the costs associated with building new homes.
AI raising questions about who writes the rules
Some worry artificial intelligence could one day rule humanity.
Robots have not taken over yet, but AI may be helping with a core function of democracy in Georgia’s largest county: writing ordinances and resolutions.
Midterm convention energized Georgia’s GOP base
In recent days prominent Democrats and their media allies in Georgia and elsewhere have opined that the Republican midterm convention in Dallas had little or no impact. However, an InsiderAdvantage national survey conducted September 13-14 indicates that the strategy behind President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee to hold the convention has paid off.
Former business executive to lead Georgia’s public colleges and universities
It took five months to find a successor to University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and after looking far and wide the Board of Regents picked someone close to home.
Clyde introduces ‘MAGA Act’ elections bill
Legislation introduced by Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-GA, and supported by over 40 House Republicans, could change the dynamics of congressional representation. The Make Apportionment Great Again (MAGA) Act would require a reapportionment prior to the 2028 election and add a U.S. citizenship question to the 2030 census and beyond.
The Most Influential Readership in Georgia
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Georgia Tech ranked number six public university, UGA comes in at 19
The vaunted U.S. News and World Report rankings are out, and Georgia has done well. Georgia Tech has moved even further up the list, to number six for public universities, and the University of Georgia is number 19. Along with California and Virginia, Georgia is one of only three states with multiple schools in the top 20.
Ga. CEO: Swainsboro fire chief on working with the Ga. Municipal Association
City of Swainsboro Fire Chief Alima Mims talks about working with GMA and how they have helped him to become a better leader.
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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.
