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Georgia child well-being progress stalls, Kids Count report finds

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 […]

todayJune 11, 2026

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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Georgia leaders tout growth at first State of Economic Development event

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 […]

todayMarch 20, 2026

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Gas prices climb in Georgia as Middle East tensions push oil above $100

Gas prices climb in Georgia as Middle East tensions push oil above $100 Gas prices are climbing across Georgia as global oil markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil recently rose above $100 per barrel, reaching a level not seen since the early months of the war in Ukraine in 2022. The increase comes as the conflict involving Iran enters its second week, raising concerns about […]

todayMarch 9, 2026

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Georgia layoffs climb as U.S. job losses hit 92,000

Georgia layoffs climb as U.S. job losses hit 92,000 Georgia is facing job loss as the latest federal employment report shows the U.S. economy shed about 92,000 jobs in January. According to GPB, layoffs in Georgia have also begun to climb. Records filed under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN Act, show companies in the state with at least 100 employees cut more than 1,700 jobs at […]

todayMarch 9, 2026

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Jason Esteves comes to the table to talk childcare

Former state Senator ⁠Jason Esteves⁠ is a husband, father, former schoolteacher, former school board member, former state senator and small business owner. Oh, and now he's running to be Georgia's next governor. Sounds like a man with a lot on his plate and with a lot of practical experience needed to shape who will be the state's next chief executive. He recently unveiled a new childcare program that caught our […]

todayMarch 4, 2026

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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

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Georgia lawmakers push insurance reform bills to lower rates and expand accountability

Georgia lawmakers push insurance reform bills to lower rates and expand accountability Georgia lawmakers are advancing a new round of insurance reform bills aimed at lowering rates and strengthening accountability for insurers, building on last year’s tort reform package. Members of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee traveled across the state to gather input from industry leaders, consumer advocates and policy experts before introducing legislation this session. According to Atlanta News […]

todayFebruary 20, 2026

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Georgia’s leadership committees fuel high-dollar arms race in 2026 governor’s race

Georgia’s leadership committees fuel high-dollar arms race in 2026 governor’s race A $526,000 donation from an anti-tax political group to Lt. Gov. Burt Jones underscores how Georgia’s powerful “leadership committees” are reshaping the 2026 governor’s race — fueling a financial arms race and triggering fresh legal challenges. According to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, just days before unveiling details of his proposed income tax overhaul, Jones received the largest single contribution his […]

todayFebruary 18, 2026

Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, D-Columbus, listens to a reporters question at a press conference to announce the Georgia House Democrats Affordability Agenda. Credit: Georgia House livestream.
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Hugley unveils Democrats’ Affordability Agenda, slams GOP record

Hugley unveils Democrats’ Affordability Agenda, slams GOP record Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, D-Columbus, gave an unforgiving speech Tuesday condemning Republican policies in Georgia over the past 20 years. “After more than two decades of Republicans being in charge of our state, it's clear that far too many Georgians are still being left behind. That is what 20-plus years of Republican control and seven years of Governor Kemp has given us,” […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026