Senator applauds veterans’ legislation reaching Kemp’s desk
Building on the momentum of the 2025 legislative session, the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security, was able to pass a bill this year that extends burial eligibility in state veterans’ cemeteries to veterans from the Hmong-Laotian special guerrilla units who served with U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. House Bill 985 is now sitting on the Governor’s desk and awaiting his signature.
Ga. CEO: How the Georgia Center for Innovation helps companies grow
The Georgia Center of Innovation’s Allen Fox speaks about his role in connecting Georgia’s entrepreneurial and small business ecosystems to help innovation thrive in communities across the state.
Senators announce new opioid crisis funding
A new round of funding is coming to Georgia from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to assist in the fight against opioids. U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Rafael Warnock announced an even $900,000 will be split an even three ways between Medlink Georgia – a statewide organization with headquarters in Colbert (Madison County east of Athens), New Horizons Community Service Board – based out of Columbus, and the Hospital Authority of Jenkins County – based out of…Jenkins County (south of Augusta, the county seat is Millen).
Cobb Co. vote fails to fully fund veteran’s memorial
The Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation (CVMF) suffered a defeat at Tuesday night’s Cobb County Commission meeting, and it is causing a countywide controversy. After years of garnering public support, fundraising and an early Commission commitment to help secure the funding needed to build a lasting memorial to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans, Commissioner JoAnn Birrell and Commission Chairman Lisa Cupid were the only ones ending up voting to fully fund the CVMF.
Georgia Conservancy report showcases impact
Perhaps the state’s largest home-grown conservation organization, the Georgia Conservancy, has issued its annual report, highlighting their work over the past year. As opposed to nationally known organizations like the Nature Conservancy or Trust for Public Land, the Georgia Conservancy is headquartered in Atlanta and has an unrivaled reach across the state.
Georgia’s Rural Center kicks off new era
A new era is beginning for Georgia’s Rural Center for Innovation and Prosperity. The center has fully transitioned from the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Department of Agriculture and has hired Charles “Charlie” Fiveash as its new executive director.
State GOP urges House committee to push for hand marked paper ballots
A committee tasked with studying and evaluating Georgia’s current laws, policies and procedures utilized in Georgia elections, as well as the statewide and local elected officials and boards that oversee the administration of Georgia’s election, will hold its third meeting today. And members of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures will go into that meeting after receiving a recommendation letter from the Georgia Republican Party.
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Legislation to expedite building approvals amid soaring home costs
With home costs rising beyond the reach of many Georgians, builders and developers are pushing for new limits on local control over construction permitting.
Ga. CEO: Phil Kent talks James Magazine Business Issue
CEO & Publisher of James Magazine Phil Kent discusses the November/December Business Issue and the topics readers can expect to find within – learn more in this video from our friends at Georgia CEO:
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Georgia Must Stand Strong on Policies that Uplift Equitable and Fair Access to the Digital Economy
Nestled in the heart of the Deep South sits Georgia at the forefront of perpetual innovation and connectivity. Originating as a rail logistics hub in our founding years, Atlanta grew beyond an interstate beacon to become a global marquee for air travel and a center for economic prosperity.
Reform premises liability law; attack frivolous lawsuits
A shopper slips on a banana peel on the floor in the produce section of a grocery store and tears a ligament in her knee. A resident steps in a hole on the grounds of the apartment complex where he lives and breaks his ankle. A child drowns in a neighbor’s swimming pool. These are classic examples of incidents that are governed by the law of premises liability.
Atlanta law school battles veteran homelessness
In the heart of Atlanta, where skyscrapers abound and urban life buzzes, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School’s 90th Anniversary celebration this week downtown will commemorate a rich history of legal education while looking forward to continued excellence, innovation, and impact in the legal community, particularly while also fighting for one of our most underserved groups in Georgia: homeless veterans.
