Georgia Democrat Is Critical Of New School Safety Law

A state lawmaker expressed reservations about a measure Gov. Kemp signed that proponents say will help keep teachers and students safe.

Bed Bath & Beyond Files For Bankruptcy: GA Closing Sales To Start

Closing sales were set to start Wednesday for the company, which has 360 Bed Bath & Beyond and 120 Buy Buy Baby stores.

Otis Redding III, Who Followed Father Into Music, Dies At 59

The singer, whose father died along with several band members in a 1967 plane crash, died of cancer, his family said.

Georgia Businessman Pleads Guilty To Bribing Officials

Lohrasb "Jeff" Jafari bribed officials in exchange for steering millions of dollars of city business to his company.

Missouri Judge Orders Georgia Attorney To Explain Interviews On Fox News, Newsmax

Judge ordered Southeastern Legal Foundation attorney to answer why sanctions shouldn’t be imposed for remarks made on 2 cable news networks.

Georgia Power Customers In For Shock, As Average Monthly Bill Could Rise By $23 By June

Starting in June, Georgia Power customers could experience another bout of sticker shock when they get their monthly bill.

Ex-GA Tech, NBA Player Javaris Crittenton To Be Released From Prison

According to a media report, Crittenton served 10 of his 23-year prison sentence for voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault.

Georgia's Roads Rank Among The Best In The Country

The Reason Foundation's 27th Annual Highway Report revealed the state's ranking jumped 10 spots from its 14th place in the last report.

MARTA Advances Capital Program With ‘Unprecedented' State Funding

MARTA officials said the agency is advancing a program estimated to cost $2.7 billion over 40 years.

SAT, ACT Waived At 20+ GA Colleges and Universities Next Year

Georgia students attending colleges and universities in the next two school years have two selections for admission.

Georgia Measure Would Eliminate College Degree Requirement For Some State Jobs

The state House and state Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of Senate Bill 3, the "Reducing Barriers to State Employment Act of 2023."

Home Fashion Company Announces Liberty County Distribution Facility

New Jersey-based Creative Home Ideas, a YMF company, plans to spend more than $15 million on the facility, which will create 70 jobs.

Georgia Could Develop Statewide Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Program

During latest state legislative session, the Georgia House passed a measure proponents say will "advance" state’s electric vehicle industry.

Commentary Notes Kemp "Seems To Realize" DeSantis Is "Hardly The Candidate Of Normality And Sanity"

In a speech over the weekend in Nashville, Gov. Kemp told national Republican donors it's time for the party to look forward, not backward.

Governor Signs Bipartisan Legislation To Conserve Georgia Farmland

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed off on a new conservation program that is meant to stem the loss of farmland in Georgia.

GA Facebook Users Can Claim Cash From Settlement: Here's How To Apply

Georgians on Facebook can grab a slice of the $725 million settlement approved on Tuesday.

Georgia Supreme Court Hears Hospital Authority's Challenge To State Opioid Settlement

A rural south Georgia hospital authority is challenging a 2022 state law that barred local officials from suing opioid manufacturers.

Threat Of Mining Project Returns Okefenokee Swamp To Country's Most Endangered Rivers List

The Okefenokee Swamp made its second appearance on a national most endangered rivers list, as conservationists fear strip-mining.

David's Bridal To Lay Off Nearly 200 Georgia Employees

The news comes as the chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it would lay off just over 9,000 workers.​

Georgia Ranks 12th In New Economic Rankings Of States

Georgia ranks 12th in the new analysis of states’ economic performance.

Warnock Takes High-Tech Tractor Ride On UGA Farm As Congress Debates Farm Bill

WATKINSVILLE — Sen. Raphael Warnock took a ride on an unusual tractor late last week. The driver held up his arms in the classic look.

Corporate Lobbyists, Trial Lawyers Set To Rejoin Battle Next Year After Legislative Split Decision

A renewed debate about how victims are compensated in civil lawsuits is expected to resume in 2024.

Georgia Reports Decreased March Tax Collections

While collections for the month surpassed $2.6 billion, the total was more than $82.7 million less than net tax collections a year ago.

State Agency To Recommend Pay Hike For Caregivers Who Aid Georgians With Disabilities

A key state agency will recommend a slightly higher wage increase for caregivers who work with people with disabilities in Georgia.

Georgia Senate Committee To Explore Certificate Of Need Reform

A Georgia Senate committee will explore whether the state should amend its certificate of need requirement.

Georgia's Kemp Signs Education Bills

Bills include House Bill 147, the Safe Schools Act. Proponents say it will help identify and stop gang activity and classroom recruitment.

Allergy, Hay Fever Sufferers In GA See An Early Start To Pollen Season

Weed, grass and tree pollen levels are expected to be high in Georgia this year.

Georgia's University Workers Rip State Budget Cuts At Gwinnett College Building Groundbreaking

The financial year for Georgia's 26 public colleges and universities starts in July with significant cuts for all institutions.

Viable Male Birth Control Options Could Be On The Horizon

Heather Vahdat has been advocating for male contraceptive options for nearly a decade, but she is the first to say it is a lonely space.

Special Medicaid Funds Help Most States, But Prompt Oversight Concerns

Emanuel Medical Center in rural Georgia racks up more than $350,000 a month in losses providing health care for low-income and uninsured.

Georgia Food Banks Gear Up For Summertime Demand A Year After Pandemic Food Stamp Benefits Ended

Since last summer, thousands of Georgians have turned to food banks, kitchens and shelters in order to make up for the loss.

$46.3M Owed To GA Taxpayers: ‘Time Running Out’ To Claim, IRS Says

Nationwide, the IRS says taxpayers are sitting on $1.5 billion in refunds from the 2019 tax season— but the clock is ticking to claim them.

Some Taxpayers Who Filed Before Feb. 10 Can File Amended Return For State Payments

In February, the IRS clarified the federal tax status involving special payments made to taxpayers in 2022.

Incentives Unknown For Auto Parts Manufacturer's Liberty County Project

An automobile parts developer and manufacturer plans to spend more than $72 million on a new manufacturing facility in Liberty County.

Multiple GA Counties Under High Fire Danger Caution, Storms Forecast

The storms are expected to arrive early Thursday morning from the Gulf.

In Ga., With Women's Rights Eroding, Menstrual Products Called "Luxury Items"

"These products are not luxury items," Gero said.

Georgia Surplus Refunds: What To Know As Tax Filing Deadline Nears

Taxpayers must file their returns either by the April 18 deadline or by their extension date to receive the surplus tax refunds.

6 Snakes To Know On Your Walks, Jogs And Hikes Around GA

Learn which six species of venomous snakes are in Georgia.

Property Taxes A Hot Topic In Georgia Legislature

House Bill 18 allows an $18,000 exemption on the assessed home value of qualifying homesteads on the 2023 property tax bill.

Study Finds Impact Fees On New Housing Developments In Georgia Lack Transparency

But the clear theme of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation review is a lack of transparency.