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Portrait of State Rep. Lynn Smith, R-Newnan, who announced her retirement Feb. 23 ending a 30-year career under the Gold Dome. Credit: Georgia House official photo.
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Lynn Smith to retire after 30 years under Georgia’s Gold Dome

Lynn Smith to retire after 30 years under Georgia’s Gold Dome State Rep. Lynn Smith, R-Newnan, announced her retirement Monday ending a 30-year career under the Gold Dome. Smith represents House District 70 and was first elected in 1996. She said she will complete her term through November’s elections. “I’m incredibly proud of how we’ve worked to improve Georgia’s prosperity and quality of life while also protecting the state’s beauty, […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 10

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones talking with an unidentified man and woman.
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Georgia bill would bar candidates with state contracts from office

Georgia bill would bar candidates with state contracts from office A Republican lawmaker introduced a bill last week that would bar certain people from running for public office. The move came shortly before a judge ruled in favor of Republican Rick Jackson, whose lawsuit alleged that Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ access to campaign funds gave him an unfair advantage in the race for governor. Both Jackson and Jones have announced […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 15 1

President Donald Trump in front of the American flag.
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Georgia businesses react as Trump proposes new 15% global tariff

Georgia businesses react as Trump proposes new 15% global tariff After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, Trump announced a plan to impose a 15% global tariff. Georgia businesses have been impacted differently by tariffs since Trump took office. While some were glad of the Supreme Court decision, others haven’t seen many negative consequences from the tariffs. Laura Sissoko, founder of Atlantic Fine Woods, makes […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 9

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Georgia bill would expand access to plug-in residential solar

Georgia bill would expand access to plug-in residential solar A new bill was introduced in the Georgia House last week that could make it easier for Georgians to use solar power. State Rep. Imani Barnes, D-Tucker, introduced House Bill 1304, also known as the Georgia Residential Solar Access Act. It has been moved to the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee. The bill would increase accessibility and ease utility restrictions on […]

todayFebruary 25, 2026 6

State Sen. Blake Tillery presents the amended budget, which includes $409 million to build a state mental health hospital. Credit: Georgia Senate Press Office livestream.
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Georgia Senate sets aside $409M for new state mental hospital

Georgia Senate sets aside $409M for new state mental hospital The Georgia Senate allocated $409 million in its amended budget to build a state mental health hospital, which would be the first since the 1960s. State Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, said in a budget hearing Feb. 18 that the state’s police chiefs and sheriffs feel like their jails have become the mental health institutions for the state. “The Senate does […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 15 1

Smoke fills the air as the fire in Folkston, Georgia, burns at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Credit: Carmen Palermo post to Facebook.
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Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment

Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment Evacuation orders for some of Charlton County were lifted Sunday night as crews continued to fight wildfires across an estimated 550 acre area in Southeast Georgia. Fires were still burning Sunday night along Highway 301 near Folkston, Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission reported that the fires were approximately 70% contained at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Around 75 homes and 150 outbuildings were […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 11 2

An infographic about the measles virus from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
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Georgia confirms second measles case in 2026

Georgia confirms second measles case in 2026 Georgia Department of Public Health officials confirmed this year’s  second case of measles in the state. An unvaccinated resident of Bryan County who had recently traveled out of the state tested positive for measles. The resident had no history of international travel. State health officials are working to contact anyone who may have been exposed. Bryan County is part of the Coastal Health […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026 18 2

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Casino company secures deal for Macon site despite Georgia ban

Casino company secures deal for Macon site despite Georgia ban Although casino gambling remains illegal in Georgia, that didn’t stop a casino company from securing a deal to purchase a former JCPenney building in Macon. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority approved an agreement last week, which would allow the purchase of the property by Gaming and Leisure Properties, a subsidiary of PENN Entertainment, according to 13 WMAZ. The company […]

todayFebruary 20, 2026 8

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Emory researchers study music’s impact on dementia patients

Emory researchers study music’s impact on dementia patients Researchers at Emory University have been working with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Performance Hypothesis to explore the ways music impacts patients with dementia.  Dr. Monica Parker works for Emory’s Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. She told Georgia Public Broadcasting that their research shows music improves mood and behavior and helps people with cognitive impairment perform daily activities. "We invited all of […]

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