Georgia Dems Back NYC Socialist/Communist candidate
“As Americans across the country prepare to celebrate our independence, a chilling political reality is unfolding in our nation’s largest city,” writes National Review. This refers to a self-described socialist who captured the Democratic Party nomination for New York City mayor.
USG joins other systems in creating new accreditation model
The University System of Georgia (USG) is joining with several other public university systems to create a new agency to set quality standards for their schools.
Woods: Student Bill of Rights will guide strategic vision
Georgia’s top school chief is launching a Student Bill of Rights that is designed to guide the State Department of Education’s strategic vision and legislative priorities for 2026, and outline students’ fundamental rights to a well-rounded, excellent education in public schools.
State’s new wildlife plan goes into action
After two years of review by Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff, conservation organizations and public comment, the new conservation strategy for the DNR is heading into implementation phase. The plan will guide the wildlife-related work of DNR over the next decade.
Carter nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, has officially nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his historic role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and “preventing the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, Iran, from obtaining a nuclear warhead.”
Governor Kemp announces $26.5 mill in transportation projects
Governor Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) have announced the next round of Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) loans and grants that will help to fund 13 transportation projects across the state.
GOP lawmakers issue resolution supporting Israel, Trump
Two days after the U.S. military struck three Iranian nuclear weapons facilities, state Republicans announced their support of President Donald Trump’s military operation against Iran.
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Guest host Deidra Dukes kicks off the June 29th show with analysis of the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites and President Trump’s historic brokering of an Israel-Iran cease fire.
Federal judge halts Georgia law restricting youth access to social media
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday against enforcement of a 2024 Georgia law that sought to limit social media companies’ access to children.
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Opinion: Legal reform ushers in a brighter future for Georgia businesses
As someone whose family has owned a residential construction company \based in Atlanta, I’ve seen the many ways Georgia’s legal climate impacts the day-to-day realities of running a business.
Opinion: End the duopoly, give Main Street a break from swipe fees
From tariffs to inflation, Georgia small businesses already have enough to worry about as they are being squeezed from every possible side. Unfortunately, exceedingly high credit card swipe fees are yet another financial burden they’re forced to contend with, leaving businesses on Main Street struggling to make ends meet.
Opinion: Georgia’s opportunity to lead on blockchain innovation
A new era in technology and finance is underway—and Georgia has the opportunity to lead it.
