Pridemore in race for Georgia’s 11th District Congressional seat
When Congressman Barry Loudermilk announced his retirement, the race to succeed him in Georgia’s 11th District quickly drew attention across northwest Georgia. But for Tricia Pridemore, the decision to enter the race was not immediate.
Georgia highways ranked number two in highway report from Reason Foundation
The 29th Annual Highway Report from the Reason Foundation is out and Georgia is sitting at the, almost, top. The study is fairly sweeping in its scope, looking at the roads and bridges across 13 categories in every state – including traffic fatalities, pavement condition, congestion and spending. Virginia is ranked as the best highway system, with South Carolina, North Carolina and Ohio rounding out the top five behind Georgia’s second place finish.
Kemp: South American trade trip going better than expected
The Georgia delegation on a trade mission to South America this week is working on prospective deals with three companies, Gov. Brian Kemp told Capitol Beat Wednesday in an exclusive interview from Brazil.
Study committee revives sports betting, casino gaming debate
A Georgia House committee tasked with studying the potential legalization of gaming and evaluating economic and tax impacts heard from many stakeholders during their meeting Monday. Many wonder if this is the year that sports betting will pass both Chambers of the Georgia General Assembly – especially as lawmakers look for ways to generate new revenue streams if Georgia were to eliminate the state income tax.
Dems challenge Trump over grant cancellations
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-GA, led other Democratic members of Georgia’s delegation in efforts to reverse the Trump Administration actions to cancel grants that he said “helped underserved communities across Georgia access digital internet devices.
Major Carrollton company applauds Trump tariffs
Much of the media coverage around President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy has had a pessimistic tone. Despite the stock market continuing to hit record highs and the Fed (potentially) on the verge of cutting interest rates, there remains concern over the prices of imports, particularly of raw goods.
International Paper closures draw reaction from governor, regional leaders
Longtime coastal Georgia powerhouse International Paper has announced the closure of its Savannah and Riceboro facilities, resulting in the layoffs of approximately 1,100 employees. International Paper will offer severance packages, as well as outplacement assistance, as part of their commitment to supporting affected employees through the transition.
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Lawmakers consider paring tax credits and exemptions to offset income tax cuts
A state legislative committee is eyeing cutbacks in $30 billion worth of tax credits and tax exemptions to offset the potential elimination of an income tax that generates $16 billion for state government.
Intoxicating THC from hemp to be banned in a year, with implications for business and consumers
A year from now people in the hemp industry expect booming growth in a black market for marijuana and illicit hemp consumables.
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The Next Generation of Police Officers
Given all the political anti-police rhetoric swirling around over the past three years, it is no wonder it has become extremely difficult to recruit new police officers in many areas of Georgia and the country.
Marauders in Israel
Many have read in the Bible about marauders attacking the people of Israel, taking prisoners and burning fields, but Saturday’s audacious incursion into southern Israel caught everyone by surprise. What does this mean for Israel, America and the Arab World? How should we respond as Americans?
Georgia unemployment compensation system in for overhaul
The Georgia Department of Labor processed 5.4 million unemployment claims during the pandemic, third highest in the nation, and paid out more than $23.6 billion in benefits.
