Lawmakers pass flurry of bills on Day 39
Day 39 was a busy one at the State Capitol Tuesday, as lawmakers worked well into the night to get as may bills across the line before today’s Sine Die (final day of the 40-day session). While much of the news from the Gold Dome centered on the passage of the much anticipated and much talked about Literacy bill Tuesday, it wasn’t the only bill getting the attention of lawmakers.
Burns celebrates passage of early childhood literacy bill
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns’, R-Newington, biggest legislative priority heading into this year’s session was House Bill 1193, the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026. And on Tuesday, the penultimate day of the legislative session, it received final passage.
Turbulent GOP Senate primary takes shape
A lot has happened since Friday when it comes to candidates vying to be the Republican Party’s nominee in the 2026 May primary to face Democrat incumbent Jon Ossoff in the November election.
Allen: New bill would preserve consumer choice
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen, R-GA, says he is working to ensure future administrations can’t issue “burdensome standards on household appliances that would drive up costs and reduce availability.”
House committee prepares to revive sports betting debate
A Georgia House committee tasked with studying the potential legalization of gaming and evaluating economic and tax impacts to the state will hold its first meeting Monday in Oconee County. The committee was created by House Resolution 753, and will be chaired by Rep. Marcus Weidower, R-Watkinsville.
Brian Jack bill seeks to modernize SBA technology
U.S. Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA) teamed with Democratic Rep. Gil Cisneros from California to introduce legislation that he says will modernize the Small Business Administration’s technology and allow small businesses to grow.
New partnership between USG and Technical Colleges looks to boost nursing
Gov. Brian Kemp, joined by the state’s top higher education officials, has announced a partnership between the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia (USG) to ease the education path for nursing students across the state.
The Most Influential Readership in Georgia
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Welcome to Former DeKalb CEO Lee May who is filling in for Tharon as a first-time guest panelist. The Oct. 19th show opens with analysis of abysmal early vote turnout for the Nov. 4th statewide Public Service Commission and Atlanta and other municipal elections.
Ga. CEO: Water saving tips and the My Drop Counts Business Pledge
Using water more efficiently is a huge way companies can save money, and it’s good for the environment to boot. Manager of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Danny Johnson discusses water-saving tips for businesses and how to take part in the My Drop Counts Business Pledge in this video from Georgia CEO:
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Getting Guns Off Georgia Streets
The Constitution grants citizens the right to keep and bear firearms to protect themselves from those who would like to eliminate our rights and freedom by force.
Georgia Southern University Addresses Teacher Shortage with Innovative Initiatives
In the face of a teacher shortage in Georgia, Georgia Southern University’s College of Education is emerging as a catalyst for innovation.
The Truth About Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’
The Atlanta City Council recently approved funding for the city’s new police training facility. This is a win for the city, communities across the metro Atlanta area, and our law enforcement officers and first responders.
