Georgia's MARTA Plans To Extend Atlanta Streetcar Line Eastward

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority plans to spend $176 to 215 million to extend Atlanta’s streetcar line eastward.

Georgia Allocating Federal COVID Relief Money To Grady Memorial Hospital

Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, said "the additional beds would be enough to cover Atlanta Medical Center's average patient census."

Potential Railroad Strike Shows Fragility Of Nation's Supply Chain

Rail industry officials said a strike could idle more than 7,000 trains daily, potentially leading to product shortages.

Georgia Taxpayers To Help Agribusiness Technology Manufacturer Build $35M Facility

Profile Products, in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, plans to produce wood-based erosion control technologies and horticulture substrates at plant.

Details Lacking For $180M In Federal Funds To Be Used For 'Clean Power Generation' For Georgia

But who is making the investment?

Georgia Ranks Poorly For Religious Liberty Protection According To New Report

The Peach State scored a 31% on the inaugural Religious Liberty in the States rankings.

Kemp Speech Falls In The Lap Of "Designated Hate Group, Known For Malicious, Extreme Anti-LGBTQ Advocacy"

Democrats were quick to condemn the appearance, the report states.

Want To Weigh In On Georgia Power's Proposed Rate Increase? Here's How.

Georgians will be able to voice their concerns about Georgia Power's plans to raise electricity rates by 12%, during a series of hearings.

Medicaid Expansion Debate Revived As Kemp Tosses Grady $130M Lifeline

The governor has directed $130 million in federal aid toward expanding Atlanta's Grady Hospital as it scrambles to absorb more patients.

Yes, Expectant Parents In Georgia Can Now Claim Their Embryo As A Dependent

Even with a wave of new state-level abortion restrictions passing or taking effect this summer, Georgia's law stood out.

Pilot's Body Recovered Days After Plane Crashes Into Lake Hartwell

The Hart County sheriff referred to recovery as "a unique and challenging incident."

The Variety Of Voter Groups Has Grown In Georgia, Reflecting An Increasingly Diverse Electorate

Voting advocacy groups in Georgia are working to mobilize a disengaged and diverse group of voters for the upcoming midterm elections.

Following "Extremist Judges" Decision On Roe, Georgia, Kemp Stepped Right In Line With Red States

Every Georgian deserves the freedom to make the deeply personal and private decision whether to carry an unexpected pregnancy to term.

2 GA Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Shuttering As Part Of Mass Closings

Two Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Georgia are among 56 set for closure by the company, which said it will eventually shutter 150 locations.

Stock Trades Reported By Ga. Congressional Reps Show Possible Conflict

The New York Times identified 97 lawmakers who made trades that could raise possible conflicts of interests.

Suspected Home Depot Theft Ring Busted: Report

Coweta County deputies busted a suspected theft ring at a Newnan Home Depot, according to a report.

Report Ranks Georgia 14th Nationally For Educational Freedom

Report "shows that some progress has been made in empowering parental choice in Georgia. But there is much more that can be done."

Report: Georgia Ranked 37th For Life Expectancy Thanks To COVID, Drug Overdose Deaths

Life expectancy in 2020 stood at 75.6 years — 72.8 years for men and 78.3 years for women — down from life expectancy of 77.4 years in 2019.

GOP Governors To Biden: Student Loan Plan Will Be Costly For American Taxpayers

Letter signed by 22 GOP governors tells Biden to "withdraw" plan, citing cost estimates up to $600 billion, or $2,000 per American taxpayer.

Expert Says Despite Improved Federal Data, Georgia Still Faces Inflationary Pressures

On Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the CPI rose 0.1% in August and 8.3% year-over-year.

Guaranteed Income Programs Popping Up Throughout The Country

Communities throughout U.S. experimenting with social programs that give a "guaranteed income" to residents with few or no strings attached.

Amtrak Ridership In Georgia Rebounding In 2022 After Four-Year Drop

Amtrak ridership in Georgia declined between 2017 and 2021, but a Center Square analysis shows ridership is rebounding slightly in 2022.

Georgia Man Who Attacked Multiple Officers On Jan.6 Pleads Guilty: DOJ

Jack Wade Whitton, 32, pleaded guilty Tuesday for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.

Education Spending Gets Election-Year Attention, As Kemp Unveils Plan To Combat Learning Loss

If he's re-elected, Gov. Kemp said he'll push for a state budget with $65 million dedicated to fighting pandemic learning loss.

Municipalities In 'Business-Friendly' Georgia Burden Home-Based Businesses With More Regulations

Some home-based businesses face another layer of bureaucracy: local government licensing requirements, a Center Square analysis found.

Nikki Haley Stumps For Kemp, Walker In First Of Many Big-Name Visits

Former South Carolina governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley came to Georgia Friday to stump for Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Walker.

Georgia Schools Ranked Among U.S. News’ 2022-2023 Best Colleges

More than 50 Georgia colleges and universities are recognized in an U.S. News report.

Georgia Shrimpers Sue Golden Ray Owners, Salvagers Over Shipwreck's Pollution Off St. Simons

It's in response to the havoc caused by the massive Golden Ray carrier that sank off the Georgia coast three years ago.

High Number Of Rural Georgians Call In To New 988 Suicide Prevention Phone Line

The mid-July launch of a new three-digit national suicide prevention phone line has driven an increase in call volume in Georgia.

GAF Plans $146M Roofing Material Plant In Georgia, But Taxpayer Incentives Remain Unknown

State law allows officials to keep secret the cost of incentives or how much taxpayers will cover for a project until a deal is finalized.

'Active' Project Means Taxpayer Subsidies For New Troy Acoustics Plant In Georgia Remain Unknown

State law allows officials to keep secret the cost of incentives or how much taxpayers will cover for a project until a deal is finalized.

Georgia Ranks Mid-Pack Nationally For Its Decreasing Unemployment Claims

The Peach State ranked 30th, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.

Georgia's General Fund Revenues Grew By 5.5% In Last Quarter Despite Gas Tax Holiday

Georgia continues to see increasing revenues, new numbers show.

Georgia Flags To Fly At Half-Staff On 9/11

Gov. Brian Kemp ordered flags to fly at half-staff in Georgia Sunday.

​Oath Keepers’ Leaked Membership Roster Shows 1,032 Georgia Members

Of the 1,032 Georgia members, 19 are either first responders, military members or law-enforcement officers.

Fani Willis Continues Dogged Work In Attempting To Expose Republican Corruption In Georgia

I don't think Georgia is prepared for what's coming its way.

Herschel Walker, U.S. Senate Candidate, "Was Abusive" To An Ex-Wife And "Threatened To Kill Her," Report States

Walker, whose claims about his past employment have been called "exaggerated or false," wants to return the U.S. to traditional values.

In Commentary, Author Alleges "Lawlessness" On The Part of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham

“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be gangster.” The report states this is a line that opens the movie "Goodfellas."

States Reach $438.5M Settlement With E-Cig Company Juul

The investigation found that the company intentionally advertised the addictive nicotine vaping products to underaged users.

Familiar Cast Of Trump Election Deniers Emerges With New Video Showing Coffee Election Breach

It involves a cast of notable characters with ties to a criminal investigation into a voting system breach in rural S. Georgia.