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Kemp signs gas tax suspension as prices rise amid Iran war Gov. Brian Kemp signed a 60-day state gas tax suspension Friday to reduce costs at the pump as prices rise due to the war in Iran. The move will save Georgians around 33 cents per gallon of gasoline and 37 cents per gallon of diesel. The suspension goes into effect immediately. "Hardworking Georgians know best how to spend their […]
Cobb panel to discuss racial gerrymandering case, voter impact Several civil rights organizations will host a panel discussion Tuesday to discuss a racial gerrymandering case in Cobb County. The Southern Poverty Law Center, League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb County, the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia, and the Southern Coalition for Justice have partnered to provide an update on the case Finn v. Cobb BOE and encourage residents to […]
Federal Farm Bill could roll back Georgia pesticide limits, critics warn Just after Georgia farmers have worked to adjust to new state limits on pesticides, a new Farm Bill in Congress could roll back those limits. The bill in Congress would shield pesticide companies from liability and limit states’ abilities to regulate them. Georgia farmers had to adjust their use under new state limits that went into effect in January. […]
Georgia leaders tout growth at first State of Economic Development event The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its first State of Economic Development Wednesday as part of the Chamber’s “State of” series. More than 400 people attended to listen to state leaders discuss Georgia’s economic growth and competitiveness, according to a news release. Gov. Brian Kemp provided video remarks touting the state's record of being named the number one state […]
Advocates criticize “Messaging Bills” as Georgia session winds down There are two weeks left in the 2026 Legislative Session, and lawmakers are rushing to get their legislation to the governor’s desk. A legislative session during an election year is always interesting with several lawmakers looking to make a statement to their constituents. But, the process can be frustrating for advocacy groups trying to make meaningful change. Isabel Otero, the Georgia […]
Glytec relocating HQ to Cobb County, bringing 500 new jobs A major health technology company is relocating its headquarters to Cobb County bringing with it 500 new jobs. Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Glytec will have its new global headquarters at 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway near Cumberland. “Georgia’s skilled workforce and business-friendly approach have fostered success for global healthcare technologies like Glytec, making the Peach State an international hub of […]
Atlanta Citizen Review Board clears officers in 2022 fatal shooting The Atlanta Citizen Review Board announced its first decision in an investigation of an officer-involved shooting in more than five years. The group determined that two Atlanta police officers were justified in their actions when they fatally shot Nygil Cullins, 22, on May 18, 2022, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Not everybody is going to be happy with our determination, […]
CDC layoffs still rippling through Atlanta a year later It has been over a year since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention experienced its first blow of mass layoffs, and Atlanta is still feeling the effects. The Atlanta-based public health agency has suffered roughly 3,000 employees from layoffs and early retirements since President Donald Trump took office, according to WABE. Sarah Boim, who lost her job at the CDC, […]
$3.5B methane pipeline proposed to cut across Georgia sparks concerns Middle Georgia community members expressed their concerns over the expansion of a pipeline that will cut through Georgia from Columbus to Augusta. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) stopped in Macon, Sandersville and Griffin last week to talk with community members about the South System Expansion 4, or SSE4, which is a $3.5 billion project by Kinder Morgan, according to […]
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