Bird Flu Kills Hundreds Of Vultures At Georgia Sanctuary: Officials

An outbreak of H5N1 at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary has caused the death of more than 700 vultures, according to state officials.

Federal Court Decision Clears Way For Medicaid Waiver For Georgia

Georgia could soon implement a program that proponents say will lead to more coverage for Georgians otherwise ineligible for Medicaid.

Federal Judge Refuses To Issue Injunction In Georgia's Ban On 'Line Relief' At Polling Places

Senate Bill 202, the Election Integrity Act, which lawmakers passed in 2021, included several changes to Georgia's election laws.

Georgia Lawmakers Ponder Adding Poverty As Factor In Overhaul Of State School Funding Formula

Mason Goodwin, a recent graduate of Atlanta Public Schools, told a Senate committee that securing his diploma seemed to be a challenge.

Judge Clears Way For Implementation Of Georgia's Narrow Expansion Of Medicaid

A federal judge has rejected the Biden administration's rationale for blocking Gov. Brian Kemp's plan for partial Medicaid expansion.

Federal Judge Allows Georgia Ban On Handing Voters Food, Water To Stand

If you're voting in person this November, remember to bring your own snacks.

Georgia Elections For Two PSC Seats Again Delayed By U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court removed 2 Georgia Public Service Commission races from the Nov. ballot, but left open the possibility for an appeal.

Georgians Likely To Pay Higher Rates As Georgia Power Continues Push Toward Decarbonization

Georgia Power is working to "decarbonize" its power generation and has committed to adding more green energy over the next decade.

Report Says Only 16% Of Georgia Hospitals Are Following Federal Accurate Pricing Law

"Roughly three-quarters of Georgia hospitals continue to hide the cost of care from consumers."

State Rolls Out Plan To Use Federal Cash For Georgia's EV Charging Network

Georgia's plan to spend $135 million in federal funds to boost electric vehicle charging will focus on rural, underserved communities.

Georgia State School Superintendent Candidates Lay Out Visions For Teacher Retention, Funding

Two candidates vying to lead Georgia's public schools shared a stage Thursday to sound off on the top issues facing teachers and students.

Superior Court Judge Puts Echols' Democratic PSC Challenger Back On November Ballot

A Fulton County judge has reversed Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's decision to disqualify Democrat Patty Durand as a candidate.

Report: Georgia Teachers Spend More For Classroom Supplies Out Of Pocket Than Surrounding States

Georgia teachers expected to spend $96 million of their own money on classroom supplies, more than their counterparts in surrounding states.

Eighteen AGs Investigating Morningstar's ESG Policies, Alleged Anti-Israel Bias

Morningstar Inc. and subsidiary, Sustainalytics, investigated by 18 attorneys general for alleged consumer fraud or unfair trade practices.

Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Firm Plans Georgia Plant, But Taxpayer Incentives Are Unknown

SungEel Recycling Park Georgia plans to invest more than $37 million to build a Stephens County facility; plans to create 104 jobs.

Critics Slam $350 Cash Payments To Georgia Welfare Recipients Engineered By Gov. Kemp

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is again turning to the federal government to dole out more cash to Peach State residents.

Former Trump Attorney Worked With Atlanta Tech Firm To Hack Coffee Voting System

An attorney connected to twice-impeached Trump coordinated with experts from an Atlanta-based firm to hack into Coffee County's systems.

Superior Court Judge Declines To Immediately Block Georgia's Abortion Ban

The decision "is extremely disappointing and leaves in place a law that severely compromises women’s health care in Georgia" -- ACLU

Commentary Centers On Total Benefits Of Abortion, And Their Path To Productive Lives For Women

"Please donate to abortion funds so that everybody who wants an abortion can access one," the author says.

It's The Economy: Kemp, Abrams Campaign On Competing Visions For Georgia's Surplus Billions

Georgia has a lot of extra money now; Abrams would use it to create between 25,000 and 45,000 new jobs; Kemp would support small government.

Incentives Remain Unknown As Georgia Officials Announce Expansion At Bibb County's YKK AP Facility

Atlanta-based YKK AP America will create 100 additional jobs at its expanded Bibb County manufacturing facility.

Georgia's Kemp Touts $240M In Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds For Broadband Expansion

Critics are calling out the governor for not referencing the source of the money: Federal COVID-19 relief dollars.

Fulton County Judge Declines Request To Block Georgia's Fetal Heartbeat Law That Bans Some Abortions

A Fulton County Superior Court judge declined a request to block Georgia's fetal heartbeat law that bans most abortions after six weeks.

Dollar General Faces Nearly $1.3M Fine After Georgia Store Inspections

OSHA inspectors found repeated workplace safety violations at three Georgia locations, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Georgia's Electricity Rates Lower Than National Average, But Higher Than Nearly All Of Its Neighbors

That’s according to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which will be updated in December.

Two Georgia Health Systems To Receive $300M In Federal Funds

The money will support Georgia’s Advancing Innovation to Deliver Equity program.

Georgia Budget Chief Asks State Agencies To Hold The Line On Spending Requests For New Fiscal Year

Although Georgia continues to see higher net tax collections, state officials are worried rising inflation could hurt state's cash flow.

Gov. Kemp Counters Abrams Economic Plan With Tax Rebates

Kemp proposed a combined $2 billion in tax rebates that could return about $1,000 to taxpayers, if approved by state lawmakers next year.

Fair Fight Kicks Off Statewide Tour To Push Early Voting "Gold Standards" In Georgia

The voting rights organization began a statewide tour, as it teams up with state and local leaders to press to extend early voting hours.

Court Ruling Puts Utility Regulator Races Back On The Ballot; Georgia Plaintiffs Eye Appeal

Two statewide races are back on the November ballot, after a federal appeals court blocked a lower court's ruling.

Possible Incentives For Duluth Trading Company Warehouse In Georgia's Bartow County Remain Unknown

The Wisconsin-based company plans to create more than 300 new jobs at the Adairsville facility.

EPA Action Boosts Grassroots Momentum To Reduce Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals'

In June, the EPA issued new advisories on PFAS in drinking water that slash the level that regulators consider safe for four chemicals.

CDC Eases COVID Restrictions: What Remains In Georgia

Federal health officials’ updated guidelines indicate a significant shift toward pre-pandemic norms. Here is what it means for Georgia.

GA Man Arrested On Warrant After McDonald's Cold Food Dispute: Police

A man wanted for failure to appear in a homicide case called 911 on a McDonald's manager only to be arrested and charged with trespassing.

Rising Costs Deliver Extra Pain For Back-To-School Shoppers This Year

Nearly all of Georgia's public school students are back at their desks this week, as the bell rings on a new school year.

Popular Music Festival Cancellation Redolent Of Republicans' Misplaced Priorities, Among Them, Guns

“The cancellation of Music Midtown will cost Georgia's economy $50 million,” says Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for governor.

EPA Action Boosts Grassroots Momentum To Reduce Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals' In Rome, Ga.

The intake pumps that once drew 6 million gallons of water a day from the Oostanaula River now sit mostly dormant in this northwest city.

Georgia Pension Fund Provides 1.5% Cost Of Living Adjustment To Help Retirees

State lawmakers say this is needed amid rising inflation.

Gas Prices Falling In Georgia, But Are Still Higher Than The Same Time Last Year

Georgia motorists continue to see a bit of relief as gas prices drop, but they remain higher than a year ago.

Kemp To Extend Georgia's Gas Tax Moratorium, Possibly For Another Month

The news comes as gas prices in Georgia continue to drop but remain higher than they were a year ago.