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At 21, Akbar Ali heads to Georgia legislature focused on affordability and civil rights Democrat Akbar Ali, 21, will be the youngest member of the Georgia General Assembly in 2026 after winning the seat for House District 106. “If there was one word to describe it, it would be grateful, above all else. Just grateful to my family, my friends, my team, various organizations that have helped me out. But […]
Georgia to receive more than $300M for broadband expansion under federal infrastructure law Georgia is set to receive more than $300 million in new federal funding to expand high-speed internet access, U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced Monday. The money comes from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) a major initiative created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bring reliable internet service to communities that have […]
Ossoff, Warnock launch inquiry into DHS limits on Congressional oversight of detention centers Democratic U.S. senators launched an inquiry on Monday into the Trump administration’s policy of restricting access to federal detention facilities. Georgia Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, along with 11 other colleagues, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying that the department’s new policies violated federal law and obstructed congressional […]
Georgia transit agencies receive $27M to modernize bus fleets Two transit authorities in Georgia have been awarded multimillion dollar grants from the Federal Transit Administration to improve transit infrastructure in the state. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and Cobb County will receive a total of $27.3 million to replace older buses. The investment is part of a larger transit project to modernize America’s transit bus infrastructure, according to a […]
Georgia ranks sixth nationally for new clean energy jobs in 2024 Georgia added 3,292 clean energy jobs last year, which was five times more than the rest of the state’s economy in 2024, according to a report by the nonpartisan business group E2. Zach Amittay, E2’s Southeast Advocate, told Georgia Public Broadcasting that the report highlights the benefits of the clean energy sector. “That represents a growth rate that's five […]
Fulton County taxpayers could pay Trump’s legal fees after election interference case dismissed Fulton County residents may be responsible for a sizable legal tab after the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants was thrown out. According to WSB-TV, the projected cost to taxpayers could reach between $10 million and $20 million. Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts told the station the county is bracing for […]
Results are in! New mayors elected, youngest state lawmaker wins a seat Several cities around the Atlanta area elected mayors on Tuesday, and one district has a new representative. Democrat Akbar Ali, 21-year-old, won the race for House District 106 against Marqus Cole, and he is set to become the youngest legislator in the General Assembly. “I’m proud and ready to serve this community,” Akbar told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “There […]
Small Business Saturday drives major support for local shops across Georgia Customers across the state participated in Small Business Saturday, a day that has brought more than $200 billion for local businesses since it started in 2010. Andrea Worthy, the economic development director for the city of Smyrna, told WABE that “Shop Smyrna Saturday” is an effort to promote local businesses. “We think it’s a perfect way for folks, employers […]
Georgia lawmakers seek clarity on safety upgrades after $600M prison investment Georgia lawmakers want answers on how a $600 million investment has improved safety inside the state’s prison system, saying persistent violence, staffing shortages and security failures cast doubt on whether the money is making a difference. At a House Budget Committee hearing Monday, Atlanta News First reported that Chair Billy Hitchens said one of the most serious issues — […]
National morning drive radio and television star Stephanie Miller hosts The Stephanie Miller Show, reaching over six million listeners weekly on satellite and terrestrial radio, simulcast on FreeSpeech TV. A ratings powerhouse who dominated at KABC, KFI, and stations in New York and Chicago, she's been ranked on Talkers Magazine's "Heavy Hundred" for over a decade and won their Woman of the Year Award. Her sold-out Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour became the fastest-selling comedy tour in history, earning three Pollstar nominations and producing America's #1 comedy album. Praised by Rachel Maddow as "the high priestess of excellent liberal talk" and by Carol Burnett as "the Carol Burnett of radio," this Liberal icon—ironically the daughter of Barry Goldwater's 1964 VP running mate—is known as "The Voice of The Resistance."
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