Georgia Governor Race: Candidates Put Character and Personal History Front and Center

Georgia Governor Race: Candidates Put Character and Personal History Front and Center

Character and personal history shape Georgia governor’s race Personal history and character took center stage in Georgia’s governor’s race over the weekend, as Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican businessman Rick Jackson used stories of hardship to make their case to voters. Speaking at the Floyd County Democratic Party’s annual “Georgia Giants” fundraiser, Bottoms discussed growing up while her father struggled with addiction and was incarcerated. She said her […]

August 25, 2026 11

Community

Peachtree Circle Historic District Proposal Paused by Atlanta City Council

Atlanta zoning committee pauses historic district designation for Peachtree Circle A year-long effort to establish a municipal historic district on Peachtree Circle in Atlanta’s Ansley Park has been paused by the Atlanta City Council Zoning Committee. Council member Alex Wan moved to shelve the proposal during a committee meeting Monday, Aug. 24, citing divisions within the neighborhood. He said he would reconsider bringing the ordinance before the full council if […]

August 25, 2026 15

Community

GLAAD survey shows Americans still lack basic HIV knowledge

Many Americans still misunderstand HIV, new GLAAD survey finds Medical advances have dramatically changed HIV prevention and treatment, but many Americans may still be relying on an outdated understanding of the virus. New findings from GLAAD's biannual HIV Stigma Report point to a broad information gap, particularly among younger adults. The organization is calling for more current and realistic conversations about HIV in both public health education and entertainment. The […]

August 24, 2026 13

Business

Qcells Cartersville Factory Navigates Changing U.S. Solar Policies

Georgia solar manufacturer pushes ahead as federal solar rules change For Georgia's growing solar manufacturing industry, building a factory is only part of the challenge. Companies also have to plan around a federal energy policy that can change dramatically from one administration to the next. That reality is playing out at Qcells' massive manufacturing complex in Cartersville. The South Korean company has invested roughly $2.5 billion in the Georgia operation, […]

August 24, 2026 11

Education

State officials accuse Muscogee County schools of delaying foster student enrollment

State officials accuse Muscogee County schools of delaying foster student enrollment A dispute between Georgia child welfare officials and the Muscogee County School District is raising questions about how foster children are enrolled in public schools. The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services says the district has made the process more difficult than intended under Senate Bill 431, a law lawmakers approved to reduce delays for students entering foster […]

August 24, 2026 11

Community

Atlanta funds teen-led effort to expand safe spaces for young people

Atlanta funds teen-led effort to expand safe spaces for young people Atlanta is turning to young people to help create more places where teenagers can gather safely, awarding $50,000 to a pair of local student leaders behind a youth-focused community organization. The funding will support 17-year-olds Devin Mitchell and Haile Irving, founders of The Spot, an Atlanta-based organization dedicated to promoting community safety and providing positive opportunities for teens. Working […]

July 23, 2026 9

Environment

Greenhouse-grown produce gains attention as Cyclospora investigation continues

Greenhouse-grown produce gains attention as Cyclospora investigation continues As health officials continue investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, greenhouse growers say controlled indoor farming can reduce some of the contamination risks associated with fresh produce. GPB reports Cyclospora is a parasite spread through human fecal contamination, most often when polluted water comes into contact with fruits and vegetables. Because leafy greens like lettuce grow close to the ground, they can be […]

July 23, 2026 17

Community

How one Atlanta nonprofit is rethinking back-to-school clothing assistance

How one Atlanta nonprofit is rethinking back-to-school clothing assistance As back-to-school costs continue to strain household budgets, one metro Atlanta nonprofit is offering families more than free clothing. It's creating a shopping experience designed to restore confidence. Emonie's Closet was founded after Leigh Canada experienced the loss of her adopted daughter, Emonie, in 2018. Looking for a way to channel her grief into something meaningful, Canada began collecting and redistributing […]

July 22, 2026 12

Environment

Federal investigation finds safety failures fueled catastrophic BioLab fire in Conyers

Federal investigation finds safety failures fueled catastrophic BioLab fire in Conyers A federal investigation has concluded that long-standing maintenance failures and unsafe chemical storage practices led to the massive BioLab fire that blanketed parts of Rockdale County in toxic smoke nearly two years ago. The final report from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board found the Conyers facility was storing approximately 14 million pounds of reactive pool treatment […]

July 22, 2026 16

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