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Georgia Chamber announcement of the 2026 Legislators of the Year

Georgia Chamber honors Halpern, Williamson, Donatucci for 2026 session

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 […]

June 9, 2026 7

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.

Politics

Georgia special session agenda expanded to include tax relief referendums

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 […]

June 9, 2026 13

Environment

Third jet fuel spill this year reported near Atlanta airport and Flint River

Third jet fuel spill this year reported near Atlanta airport and Flint River A third reported jet fuel spill happened over Memorial Day weekend at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport making it the third fuel spill this year, according to Flint Riverkeeper. The spill is the 11th reported in the past decade, but the exact volume of fuel released has not been disclosed. Flint Riverkeeper’s staff documented indicators of fuel […]

June 8, 2026 14

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.

Community

Gainesville homeless encampments cleared as property owners prepare to sell

Gainesville homeless encampments cleared as property owners prepare to sell After being ordered to leave private property, unhoused people living in two encampments in Gainesville were displaced last week. The encampments were near Monroe Drive and Athens Highway. The residents of the camp told CBS News that they were told to leave by Monday, or they could face a possible arrest. Local officials said the owners of the property had […]

June 8, 2026 7

Health

Georgia among states driving rise in uninsured young children

Georgia among states driving rise in uninsured young children Georgia is among three large Southern states that account for more than half the national increase of uninsured children. A Georgetown University report found that the uninsured rate for young children is at its highest point in nearly a decade. Brittney Newton, senior policy analyst for the group Voices for Georgia’s Children, said the “unwinding” of Medicaid is a large contributor […]

June 5, 2026 9

A woman placing her ballot into the ballot box.

Politics

Georgia primary runoff early voting begins June 8 across the state

Georgia primary runoff early voting begins June 8 across the state Early voting for the runoff elections from the May primaries officially kicks off on Monday, June 8 with some counties opening earlier on Saturday, June 6. Because the runoff election is so soon after the primary election, voters will only have one week of early voting. Some counties, such as Fulton County, will start early voting on June 6 […]

June 5, 2026 10

Environment

Georgia awarded $25 million for PFAS cleanup amid EPA rule rollbacks

Georgia awarded $25 million for PFAS cleanup amid EPA rule rollbacks The Environmental Protection Agency announced in May that Georgia would receive more than $25 million in grants to address PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” The announcement came shortly after the agency weakened federal drinking water protections for the toxic compounds. Documentation shows that Georgia has had evidence of PFAS contamination for nearly two decades. Maria Doa, senior director […]

June 4, 2026 15

Charm Mapp on stage in gown after being named Georgia's 2027 Teacher of the Year

Education

Jones County educator named Georgia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year

Jones County educator named Georgia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year A Jones County middle school teacher has been named the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Charm Mapp, an eighth-grade math teacher at Clifton Ridge Middle School, received the recognition after being named the 2025 Jones County Teacher of the Year. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the selection at a banquet, according to a news release from Georgia College […]

June 4, 2026 11

A young man serving a table of two at a restaurant

Community

Atlanta nonprofit helps youth build careers and confidence

Atlanta nonprofit helps youth build careers and confidence An Atlanta nonprofit is helping youth and young adults who have had direct contact with the juvenile justice system. Cafe Momentum Atlanta started in May of 2025 with a mission to provide young people with life skills, education and job opportunities. The nonprofit has had 46 participants complete the one-year program. The participants, also called interns, are trained in different positions in […]

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