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Georgia farmers to access $500M in Hurricane Helene relief

Georgia farmers to access $500M in Hurricane Helene relief Georgia farmers who suffered losses during Hurricane Helene may have access to more than $500 million in grant funds in the coming weeks. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced Monday that applications will open March 16 for the Georgia Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program. Applications will remain open for six weeks and close April 27. “While this relief will not […]

todayMarch 3, 2026 9

Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks onstage during the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation 2025 Good Trouble Gala at Flourish Atlanta on May 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Georgia 2026 election qualifying begins with major candidates

Georgia 2026 election qualifying begins with major candidates Qualifying for the 2026 election in Georgia started Monday, and several candidates arrived at the Secretary of State’s office to make their campaigns official. Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff qualified Monday for his reelection campaign, and one of his Republican opponents, U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter also made the trip to Atlanta for qualification, according to The Georgia Recorder. Candidates in the governor’s […]

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Georgia Senate fails to advance data center energy cost bill

Georgia Senate fails to advance data center energy cost bill The Georgia Senate failed to vote on a bill aimed at protecting consumers against the costs of energy infrastructure improvements for data centers. The failure happened just two days after a Senate committee watered down the initial protections of Senate Bill 34. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 9-3 to pass legislation that would require electric utilities to write contracts […]

todayMarch 2, 2026 3

Dr. Barbara Joy Jones-Parks speaks to former state Sen. Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin, who are both running for Georgia Supreme Court seats.
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Georgia Supreme Court justices face challengers in May 19 election

Georgia Supreme Court justices face challengers in May 19 election Two left-leaning attorneys have decided to challenge two sitting Georgia Supreme Court justices in the upcoming elections. Former state Sen. Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin announced their campaigns in Liberty Plaza last week across from the state Capitol. Jordan is challenging Presiding Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren while Rankin will go up against Justice Charlie Bethel. Both justices were appointed in […]

todayMarch 2, 2026 10

Jennifer Whitfield, an attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center who’s representing Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and Southface Institute, speaks to the Public Service Commission Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of a vote on a historic expansion of Georgia Power's capacity.
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Georgia Power secures record $26.5B federal energy loan

Georgia Power secures record $26.5B federal energy loan The U.S. Department of Energy granted $26.5 billion to Georgia Power and Alabama Power, representing the largest federal energy loan package ever awarded. The two companies are subsidiaries to Atlanta-based Southern Co., and the loans are to help the companies upgrade their grids for the influx of data centers. The Office of Energy Dominance Financing claims the package will save customers $7 […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 14

State Rep. Bryce Berry, D-Atlanta, answers questions Feb. 24 about the Student Civic Participation and Encouragement Act, or House Bill 1239, at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House Press Office livestream.
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Georgia Democrats push bills to encourage student civic participation

Georgia Democrats push bills to encourage student civic participation Georgia Democrats held a press conference Tuesday announcing the Student Civic Participation and Encouragement Act, or House Bill 1239. State Rep. Bryce Berry, D-Atlanta, said the bill allows students to have two days each year to miss class to engage in civic activity. “When we were children, many of us were told something simple. Speak up. Stand up for what you […]

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Griffin plans $100K investment on water sensors after jet fuel spill

Griffin plans $100K investment on water sensors after jet fuel spill The City of Griffin plans to invest $100,000 on new water contamination detection equipment following a fuel spill at the Atlanta airport. Following a fuel spill at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that dumped around 10,000 gallons of jet fuel into the Flint River, the City of Griffin immediately shut off its water intake from the river, according to the […]

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A medium shot of State Rep. Carl Gilliard giving a speech at the bottom of the South Wing steps at the Georgia State Capitol. Several supporters stand behind Gilliard.
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Georgia Capitol honors Original 33 with planned memorial, awards

Georgia Capitol honors Original 33 with planned memorial, awards Atlanta leaders and state lawmakers gathered at the Georgia State Capitol Wednesday to honor the service and sacrifice of the Original 33. The Original 33 refers to the first 33 African American legislators elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1868.  State Rep. Carl Gilliard, D-Savannah, introduced House Bill 303, also known as the Original 33 Memorial Act, during the 2025 […]

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Georgia House passes sweeping education, school safety bills

Georgia House passes sweeping education, school safety bills Georgia House Republicans announced a package of legislation that passed this week dealing with education and literacy among Georgia’s students. “We're proud of things that went on today and it's certainly a great day for the students and the educators, our families and communities all across this great state,” said Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns at a news conference. “Today, this Georgia […]

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