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Federal judge declines to block Georgia’s voter line food and water ban Georgia has a ban on people giving food and water to voters while waiting in line at their polling place. The law was challenged in court by a coalition of voting rights groups, churches and other organizations. On Thursday, a federal judge denied a request to block the law. The reason given by U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee […]
Rideout Arsenal to invest $22 million, create 120 jobs in Thomasville Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that Rideout Arsenal will be making a major investment in Thomasville. The firearms designer and manufacturer is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility, which will create 120 new jobs over the next several years in the town. “Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work with […]
New Georgia law expands pharmacists’ role in HIV prevention access A new law takes effect on July 1 that will allow pharmacists in Georgia more flexibility to provide medications to prevent HIV. However, several details still need to be worked out before the law can expand access as intended. Eric Rangel is the executive director and health navigator at Latino LinQ, a Latinx LGBTQ organization that provides free HIV testing. […]
Georgia awards $26 Million for transportation and airport projects Gov. Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced Tuesday $26 million in funding for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grants and low-interest loans. The funding will support 20 transportation roadway projects and two regional airport hangar projects. "These awards are on top of the historic funding we've put toward local transportation projects in recent years, and today's […]
Georgia child well-being progress stalls, Kids Count report finds After years of steady improvement, Georgia’s progress on child well-being has stalled, according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book. The report examines data related to youth outcomes and ranks Georgia as the 39th state in the nation for overall child and family well-being. Jacquan Jordan is the data manager for the Georgia Family Connection Partnership. He said one of the […]
South Georgia remains in extreme drought as water supply concerns grow Although recent rains helped reduce the drought conditions in the state, several counties in South Georgia still face an extreme drought, and experts in Atlanta worry about water shortages in the future. Southeast Georgia counties still face extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. drought monitor. Although this is better than the exceptional drought conditions the counties faced in […]
Authority Brands bringing 390 jobs, new headquarters to Cobb County A leading home-service brand is bringing its new headquarters to Cobb County and with it nearly 400 new jobs. Authority Brands plans to establish a Franchisee Success Center in Cobb County, which will create 390 new jobs and invest around $13 million in the next several years. “We’re proud that Authority Brands has chosen to relocate to the No. 1 […]
Georgia Chamber honors Halpern, Williamson, Donatucci for 2026 session The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced its 2026 Legislator of the Year award recipients. The recipients are considered trusted partners of the Chamber who went above and beyond during the legislative session to advance the Chamber’s priorities. State Sen. Sonya Halpern, D-Atlanta, earned the 2026 Georgia Chamber Senator of the Year award. State Rep. Bruce Williamson, R-Monror, received the 2026 Georgia […]
Georgia special session agenda expanded to include tax relief referendums The state legislature is set to meet on June 17 for a special session, and Gov. Brian Kemp recently modified the agenda. His amended proclamation includes language that will allow lawmakers to consider adding local referendums on the November ballot to create homestead tax exemptions. Kemp signed Senate Bill 33 in May, which enacted broad property tax reform by establishing […]
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