Report Ranks Georgia 39th For State Energy Efficiency

According to the 2022 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Georgia tied with Alaska.

Georgia Transportation Officials Award More Than $152.4M During October

So far in fiscal 2023, the board has awarded more than $573.2 million in construction contracts.

Raffensperger Calls On Georgia Lawmakers To Eliminate General Election Runoffs

"Georgia is one of the only states in [the] country with a General Election Runoff," Raffensperger, a Republican, said in a press release.

Georgia Power, PSC Reach Agreement On $1.8B Rate Hike

Georgia Power had asked to increase customer rates by roughly $2.9 billion — nearly 12% — over the next three years.

Georgia Taxpayers To Pay $1M For Workforce Training At New Cosmetics Plant

On Wednesday, state officials confirmed KISS USA, a global beauty company, will spend $121 million on a Bryan County facility.

Georgia Organization Wants Lawmakers To End State's Certificate Of Need Program

Americans for Prosperity-Georgia says the requirement limits access to quality care and drives up prices.

Report: Georgia Job Tax Credit Program Generated Minimal Economic Activity

"Jobs created because of Georgia's Job Tax Credit program generated less economic activity than the cost of implementing the program."

Georgia's MARTA Spending $646 Million To Replace Its Entire Railcar Fleet

The deal for 56 four-car train sets — 224 total railcars — marked the largest procurement for either organization.

Georgia Power Deal With State Regulators Could Bring $1.8B Rate Hike Over Three Years

The Georgia Public Service Commission is primed to vote Tuesday on Georgia Power's three-year rate plan.

Senate Panel Pushes For New Money To Support Georgians With Disabilities, Pay Hike For Caregivers

A bipartisan Senate panel has proposed funding services for an additional 2,400 people with disabilities next year.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws In Georgia Create "Painful Experience, Agony, Constant Discomfort" For Humans

State workers have sued to end the ban on transgender health care benefits.

Kemp Bans TikTok On State Devices In Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp cited government cybersecurity concerns Thursday for banning TikTok at the state level.

Georgia Election Officials Begin Audit Of 2022 Runoff, As Drama Drags On Over State's 2020 Vote

An audit of Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff begins, allowing counties the chance to confirm the results of Sen. Warnock's decisive victory.

In Georgia, Window Closing To Start 2023 With Health Coverage Through The Federal Marketplace

The last day for Georgians to sign up for health insurance in the new year through the federal marketplace is this Thursday.

Civil Rights Leader John Lewis To Be Featured On U.S. Postage Stamp

The stamp will debut in 2023, the United States Postal Service said Tuesday.

Youth Must Be Served: Warnock Schooled Walker In Winning Young Voter Turnout

U.S. Sen. Warnock kicked off his runoff beneath a mural of his friend and former parishioner, the late Civil Rights giant John Lewis.

Is Ignorance Bliss? That Is The Question Asked In Commentary, Centering On Georgia Power

True or false: “Ignorance is bliss”?

Democrats Press State Agency For Answers After Abrupt Cutoff For Applications For Rental Help

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has received an inquiry from the state's Democratic congressional members.

Economists Predict 2023 Recession, But Georgia Could Escape Worst Effects

Georgians have been pinching pennies to get by during a rough economy, and the hard times are likely to continue next year.

Interior Secretary Urges Georgia Governor To Block Mining Plans Near Okefenokee

The pressure to block a mining project at the edge of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is intensifying.

Time Is Running Short For Federal Wildlife Protection Plan To Pass Senate; Ga., Watches Closely

Georgia conservationists are calling on a flock of lame ducks to help protect the state's wildlife.

Georgia Lawmakers Could Consider Election Law Changes Next Session

The state’s voting law is expected to be among the hot-button issues lawmakers address at the next legislative session.

Georgia's Judicial System Listed As A Litigation 'Hellhole' By Tort Reform Group

Georgia edged out Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and states of California and New York to top the list.

Senate Runoff Fatigue Renews Debate Over Election Process In Georgia

After spending one year in the U.S. Senate, appointed Sen. Kelly Loeffler successfully cleared a crowded nonpartisan jungle primary.

Critics Say Georgia's Gas Tax Moratorium Helps, But Isn't Good Long-Term Policy

Georgia typically collects between $160 million and $180 million in motor fuel tax revenues.

Warnock Beats Walker In Georgia Senate Runoff

The Associated Press and other media outlets called the race at about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Steady Turnout, Few Lines Reported As Georgia Voters Settle High-Stakes Senate Runoff

More than 3.5 million voters cast ballots in the runoff, reports indicate.

Raphael Warnock Wins U.S. Senate Runoff, Giving Democrats A 51-Seat Majority

Trump's candidate, Walker, is apparently finished, at least according to vote counts released about 10:30 p.m., Tuesday.

Warnock Projected Winner In GA U.S. Senate Runoff

Raphael Warnock, the Democratic incumbent, is projected to defeat Republican Herschel Walker in the Georgia U.S. Senate race.

German Robotics Firm Plans Georgia Plant, But Incentives Remain Unknown

Becker Robotic Equipment in Dülmen, Germany, said it plans to create 137 new jobs at the Canton facility, at The Bluffs at Technology Park.

Quarter Of Georgia Voters Have Already Voted In Senate Runoff Election

More than 1.8 million Georgians have voted, including more than 1.7 million who cast ballots in person.

Nearly 40% Of Georgia Hospitals Earned Average Marks For Safety From Independent Watchdog

"Roughly four in 10 Georgia hospitals earned a grade of C," according to a new analysis from an independent national watchdog.

Georgia Receives $100M Federal Grant For Health Care Infrastructure

The CDC awarded the DPH $99.8 million over a five-year period for "strengthening public health infrastructure, work force and data systems."

Report: Charter School Enrollment Increases In Georgia

"More Georgia students are attending charter schools, while enrollment at public schools is declining," according to a new report.

Georgia Unemployment Rate Increased In October, But Still Trails National Average

In October, Georgia's unemployment rate stood at 2.9%, down from 3.4% a year ago. Meanwhile, the national rate was 3.7%.

Study Finds Most Dangerous Roads In Georgia Are All In The Atlanta Metro Area

"A fifth of deadly crashes involved drunken driving, while a similar amount (19%) were connected to speeding," per the MoneyGeek analysis.

Georgia Decides 2022: Voters Get Final Say On Senate Race, Balance Of Power On Election Day

A busy early voting period wrapped up Friday with more than 1.8 million Georgians having cast in-person votes in the Warnock-Walker runoff.

REAL ID Deadline Extended Again: What It Means For GA Residents

According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, all permanent licenses that were issued after 2012 are Real ID compliant.

Federal Coronavirus Relief Aid To Deliver $250 Million To Help Bridge Georgia's Digital Divide

Dozens of Georgia counties with spotty access to high-speed internet will be eligible for a $250 million pot of grant funding.

In Senate Stretch Run, Herschel Walker Asks: Is It Better To Be A Vampire, Or A Werewolf?

Sen. Raphael Warnock's reelection bid received a late boost from former President Barack Obama, who urged supporters to show up in force.