Republicans' Misinformation And Rhetoric, And Dangerous Messages From Hate Groups Are Analyzed In Commentary

Misinformation is deadly. It kills humans and democracy.

Governor Drops By GOP Rival's Old Haunt For Tax Cut Jab

At the White Diamond Grill in Bonaire, one of Perdue's favorite haunts, Kemp brought his bill-signing tour to the heart of Perdue country.

Biden Issues First Pardons And Sentencing Commutations Of His Presidency; 6 From Ga., Granted Clemency

President Biden Tuesday granted clemency to nearly 80 individuals charged with nonviolent crimes, and unveiled an administration strategy.

GA 2022 Hurricane Season Forecast: What To Know

Forecasters say 2022 could be another active year for hurricanes along Georgia and the East Coast. Get ready before the storms start.

Georgia Officials Won't Reveal Business Development Incentives Said To Be 'In Progress'

Whether Georgia offered tax incentives to those companies is a closely guarded secret, and taxpayers won't know until project is complete.

Georgia's Kemp Signs Into Law Seven Law Enforcement-Related Bills

Before signing, Kemp said, "Every single criminal in Georgia is on notice; they will find nothing but trouble and punishment in our state."

Ground Beef Sold In GA Recalled Over E. Coli Risk

More than 120,000 pounds of potentially tainted beef was shipped to food service companies and retailers in Georgia and other states.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Defiant, Forgetful In Court Challenge To Reelection Eligibility

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene took the stand Friday in an at-times raucous court hearing that incorporated a history lesson.

Exit Of Prominent, Veteran State Lawmakers Creates Brain Drain At Georgia Legislature

A "revolving door in the gold dome" is occurring, the report indicates.

Georgia's Best Public High Schools: 2022 Rankings Released

Niche.com released its 2022 rankings of the best public high schools in the country, and Georgia is on the list. See the best in the state.

Kemp Creates Commission To Find Solutions To Georgia's Healthcare Worker Shortage

The 15-member Healthcare Workforce Commission must report its findings to the governor by the end of the year.

Georgia Public Universities Eliminate Per-Semester Special Institutional Fee

The budget includes $230 million for the University System of Georgia (USG) to eliminate a so-called Special Institutional Fee (SIF).

GA Good News: Beer Fest, Braves Series Trophy Selfie, Pandemic Relief

Good news stories in GA this week include pandemic relief in Cobb County, selfies with World Series trophy in Cartersville and summer jobs.

Op-Ed: Only Hardened Outlaws Sell Flowers In Georgia

Forde got the business idea during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia's Kemp Joins More Than Two Dozen Other Governors In Crackdown On Border-Related Crime

The American Governors' Border Strike Force will work to disrupt and dismantle cartels.

No Survivors In Small Plane Crash At Covington Cereal Plant: Reports

A small plane crashed into empty trailers at a General Mills plant in Covington. Nobody survived the crash; no workers were hurt.

Ossoff Promotes HBCU And Atlanta Beltline Federal Funding During Congress' Spring Break

Sen. Jon Ossoff capped off a three-day tour of Georgia with stops in Atlanta touting federal money for the Atlanta BeltLine Trail.

Stacey Abrams Competes On Uneven Playing Field In Gubernatorial Race -- Commentary

A theme of the Abrams campaign has been her claim that Georgia Republicans abuse their authority; e.g., Kemp collects "unlimited donations."

Marjorie Taylor Greene: QAnon Bellwether, White Nationalist Attendee

Greene was involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, voters argue, the report states.

GA Weekend Events: Yoga & Mimosas, Home Brewing Class, Dino Safari

There are several events taking place throughout Metro Atlanta this weekend. CorePower Yoga presents Yoga & Mimosas on Sunday.

Kemp Signs Into Law Bill That Creates A Military Retirement Income Tax Exemption In Georgia

"Georgia is blessed to have a large number of current and former military members live in our state," Kemp said in prepared remarks.

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2022: When To See Fireballs In GA Skies

The Lyrid meteor shower is at its peak this week in Georgia. Here's when and where you can spot the meteor known for producing fireballs.

Federal Judge Mizelle In Florida Throws Out National Mask Mandate For Travelers

Trump appointee Mizelle clerked for justice Clarence Thomas, and is rated "not qualified" by the American Bar Association, reports state.

Efforts To Criminalize Homelessness Persist After State Effort Dies At End Of 2022 Legislature

Gainesville, neighboring small city Lula are a "microcosm of the homelessness crisis in Georgia," the report states.

LGBTQ Community, People Of Color In Crosshairs Of Republican Banning-Of-Books Movement

Students in one Pennsylvania school district were not allowed to read a biography of the first Black President, Barack Obama.

Georgia Policy Group Warns That State's Labor Force Participation Rate Lags Behind Other States

Georgia’s unemployment rate in March dropped to an all-time low of 3.1%, down from February’s revised rate of 3.2%.

Georgia State Grant Will Help Turn Former Airport Into An Industrial Park

A state agency has approved funding to help convert a former St. Mary's airport into an industrial park and create dozens of jobs.

As Georgia Fentanyl Overdoses Spike, Bill To Ease Access To Life-Saving Test Awaits Kemp OK

Georgians suffer through a surge in fentanyl overdoses as the synthetic opioid finds its way into more illicit substances across the state.

Carter Center To Celebrate Life Of Dr. John Gates, State Mental Health Care Reformer

Dr. Gates was director of state mental health and disability services, and a long-time adviser to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

Amber Alert Canceled: Georgia Baby Taken From Home Found Safe

Police said the baby, A'hmaud Griffin, and Travis Diquail Griffin, 27, have been located. The baby is safe.

Mask Mandate Stopped For GA Transit; Hartsfield, MARTA Affected

A federal judge said the CDC overstepped its authority in extending a national mask mandate for public transit, including Atlanta's airport.

Statewide Primary Debate Face-Offs Loom, With Kemp V. Perdue As Main Event

Republican U.S. Sen. Perdue notoriously skipped the debate stage; eventual 2021 runoff winner Democrat Jon Ossoff anchored an empty podium.

Sinatra Movie Ditty Analogy Used In Dissecting Georgia Power's Inaction, Alleged Greed

“Once there was a silly old ram."

Northside Hospitals, Anthem Settle Ruling On In-Network Availability

Fulton County Superior Court issued a ruling in the ongoing business dispute between Northside Hospital and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

GA Income Tax Deadline 2022: Last-Minute Filing Tips

April 18 is the last day to file your federal income tax return. Here's what GA taxpayers need to know and when state taxes are due.

Easter Dining GA Restaurant Specials For Dine-In, Carryout

Easter and Passover dinner specials can be found at Fleming's Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Ruth's Chris, and other Georgia restaurant chains.

Publix, Aldi, Kroger, Walmart: GA Easter 2022 Grocery Store Hours

Find out when you can pick up last-minute items for Easter brunch from Publix, Sprouts, Target, Aldi, Costco and Walmart stores in Georgia.

Man Arrested In GA Shooting Range Killings, Family Prays For Suspect

Thomas Hawk, 75, his wife, and a grandson were killed during a robbery at Lock Stock & Barrel Shooting Range in Grantville.

Georgia's Unemployment Rate Hit Record Low Rate In March

The state’s unemployment rate was below the national unemployment rate of 3.6% in March.

Georgia Tax Revenues Are Up 45.5% Over Last March's Collections

State officials said net tax collections for March exceeded $2.7 billion, an increase of $862.9 million, or 45.5%, over last March.