Atlanta presses Fulton County over funding shortfall for homelessness services

Homeless encampment under a bridge on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail along the Allegheny River. The encampments are a problem in the area as the trail is popular with walkers, runners and bikers. Unrecognizable people seen in background. This section of the trail is near downtown and PNC Park.

Atlanta presses Fulton County over funding shortfall for homelessness services

Atlanta presses Fulton County over funding shortfall for homelessness services Atlanta and Fulton County leaders gathered last week at the Beacon on Cooper, an upcoming rapid housing development in South Atlanta, to address the issue of homelessness. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addressed Fulton County’s admittance in December that it does not have the promised funds to cover the cost of services, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. “Health and Human Services […]

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New report shows Medicaid covers one in five Georgians, nearly half of children

New report shows Medicaid covers one in five Georgians, nearly half of children The Georgia Health Initiative recently released its second annual report that provides insights into Medicaid in Georgia. “As an organization comprised of experts in health policy, communications, community engagement, and philanthropy, the Initiative team is pleased to make available comprehensive resources like Insights in Medicaid in Georgia in service of working with multi-sector partners toward a healthier […]

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Atlanta, Georgia, USA - August 25, 2013: Atlanta Police motorbikes parked at Centennial Olympic Park. The agency was formed in 1873 and has currently over 1,600 members on the force.

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Former College Park police chief seeks investigation into alleged political pressure

Former College Park police chief seeks investigation into alleged political pressure The former police chief of College Park is calling for an investigation into allegations of pressure and coercion to force her to inappropriately fire employees. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the former chief, Connie Rogers, sent a grievance letter to City Council members and other city officials on Jan. 8 outlining the alleged misconduct. “These directives were driven by […]

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Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.

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Kemp backs needs-based college aid, proposes major investment in DREAMS scholarships

Kemp backs needs-based college aid, proposes major investment in DREAMS scholarships Gov. Brian Kemp announced his support for needs-based financial assistance for college students in Georgia at his final State of the State Address last week. “In this era of high prices and new challenges for those graduating from high school, we also recognize the advantage need-based financial assistance can give to those who would not otherwise be able to […]

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Trump administration delays student loan wage garnishment amid Georgia lawsuit

Trump administration delays student loan wage garnishment amid Georgia lawsuit After a threat at the end of 2025 to start garnishing wages, the Trump administration reversed course Friday announcing a delay in the procedure. President Donald Trump’s administration said in December that it was planning on garnishing wages of default borrowers near the start of 2026. However, the U.S. Department of Education released a statement Friday announcing a delay in […]

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Kemp proposes $2B in tax cuts, rebates in final State of the State

Kemp proposes $2B in tax cuts, rebates in final State of the State Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans Thursday to put more than $2 billion back in the pockets of Georgians through tax cuts and rebates. At his final State of the State address, Kemp proposed a plan to rebate $1.2 billion in income taxes this year, meaning single filers would receive up to $250 and married couples filing jointly […]

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Mike Collins defends aide amid ethics probe, misconduct allegations

Mike Collins defends aide amid ethics probe, misconduct allegations U.S. Rep. Mike Collins stands by a long-time aide who has stirred up controversy in Georgia. Brandon Phillips, now the senior policy advisor of Collins, faces allegations of misusing taxpayer funds and a history of violent behavior. Collins is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff. He told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he has no […]

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Georgia Democrats push bills to limit ICE, Guard operations in the state

Georgia Democrats push bills to limit ICE, Guard operations in the state Georgia Democrats started the second day of session with a stream of proposed legislation to attempt to rein in federal immigration enforcement in the state. “As this regime has sought to build a wall against progress, the progress of achieving America’s values and ideals, we must build a wall against (President Donald Trump),” said Senate Minority Leader Harold […]

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Georgia GOP senators clash with Raffensperger over DOJ voter list demand

Georgia GOP senators clash with Raffensperger over DOJ voter list demand Several Georgia Republican senators are facing off against Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The senators introduced a resolution Tuesday demanding Raffensperger to comply with the Trump administration and release an unredacted voter registration list. Raffensperger rejected the proposal saying that state law prohibits the release of personal information, such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth and driver’s […]

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