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Crowded field emerges to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th A crowded field of candidates put their hat in the ring to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14 with more than 20 candidates qualifying for the election. A total of 22 candidates filed to run for the seat with 17 Republicans, three Democrats, an Independent and a Libertarian. All candidates will be seen on the […]
Georgia NOW's newest weekly addition to our lineup - At The Kitchen Table - is officially official with its first episode having aired Tuesday, January 20th. At The Kitchen Table (ATK) features Caroline Welles, founder and executive director of The First Ask , a national political organization dedicated to electing first-time Democratic women to state legislatures, along with Debra Shigley, who you may remember, ran for a Georgia State House […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Georgia advocates raise concerns over ICE enforcement and fear in rural communities National concern over immigration enforcement is growing, including in Georgia, as advocacy groups point to videos circulating online that show how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests are being carried out. In Georgia, organizers say what they’re seeing does not align with federal claims that enforcement efforts are focused primarily on violent crime. Kris Mecholsky, cofounder of Savannah […]
Health advocates spotlight free nicotine-quitting program during MLK Day observances As communities across Georgia observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, health advocates used the moment to spotlight long-term support for people trying to quit nicotine, including the free, evidence-based EX Program. The program is operated by Truth Initiative, a nonprofit focused on ending tobacco and nicotine addiction, and has helped people quit since 2008. Developed in partnership with the Mayo […]
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 […]
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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