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Truck safety advocates renew calls for rules after Collins probe

Truck safety advocates renew calls for rules after Collins probe A ProPublica investigation into U.S. Rep. Mike Collins’ trucking business safety record sparked a renewal of safety advocates calling for stronger trucking regulations. The investigation found that crashes involving truckers that worked for the company have killed five people and injured more than 50 others over the past 25 years. It also found that the company has a higher rate […]

todayMay 19, 2026 4

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Georgia small businesses struggle with tariffs and rising operating costs

Georgia small businesses struggle with tariffs and rising operating costs Georgia small businesses are feeling the pinch from tariffs and rising costs. Katrina Golden owns Lil Mama’s Sweet Treats which serves coffee and baked goods at the VA Medical Center in downtown Augusta.  She said rising costs and job uncertainty caused less people to buy from her shop. “Long term, it’s not sustainable for small businesses,” Golden said. “Just bottom […]

todayMay 13, 2026 12

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Gov. Kemp signs tax cuts, business growth bills into Georgia law

Gov. Kemp signs tax cuts, business growth bills into Georgia law Gov. Brian Kemp signed another round of bills Monday focused on lowering taxes and supporting economic growth. "We've remained the No. 1 state for business for a historic 12 consecutive years because of our commitment to growing opportunity and budgeting conservatively," Kemp said in a news release. "That approach has allowed us to return billions of dollars to taxpayers, […]

todayMay 12, 2026 4

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Politics

Kemp signs 10 Georgia bills impacting agriculture, forestry and water policy

Kemp signs 10 Georgia bills impacting agriculture, forestry and water policy Gov. Brian Kemp signed 10 bills last week that impact Georgia agriculture and natural resources. The signing follows several days of Kemp approving legislation ahead of the Tuesday deadline to either sign or veto bills passed by the Georgia legislature before they become law. "Georgia's farming and foresting families are some of the toughest people in our state who, […]

todayMay 11, 2026 8

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Georgia clean energy jobs surge, but policy shifts slow growth

Georgia clean energy jobs surge, but policy shifts slow growth Despite national and state policy, the clean energy sector in Georgia still shows some promise. Zach Amittay, the Southeast advocate for E2, said their latest data from 2024 shows that Georgia has more than 83,000 clean energy jobs across the state and ranks 15th nationwide. “So Georgia is by most accounts a leader in clean energy jobs nationally, and in […]

todayApril 14, 2026 16

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Environment

Georgia ranks among top states for zero-emission truck adoption

Georgia ranks among top states for zero-emission truck adoption Georgia ranks fifth in the U.S. in zero-emission truck adoption when adjusted for market size. A new report by CALSTART, a clean transportation group, finds Georgia only ranks behind California, Washington, Wisconsin, and New Jersey in normalized adoption. Dakota Semler, co-founder and CEO of Xos Trucks, said battery-electric trucks are ready for most commercial routes contributing to the more than 59,0000 […]

todayApril 7, 2026 12

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

Kemp signs gas tax suspension as prices rise amid Iran war

Kemp signs gas tax suspension as prices rise amid Iran war Gov. Brian Kemp signed a 60-day state gas tax suspension Friday to reduce costs at the pump as prices rise due to the war in Iran. The move will save Georgians around 33 cents per gallon of gasoline and 37 cents per gallon of diesel. The suspension goes into effect immediately. "Hardworking Georgians know best how to spend their […]

todayMarch 23, 2026 28

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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 20

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Trump promotes tariffs in Rome as Georgia leaders question affordability

Trump promotes tariffs in Rome as Georgia leaders question affordability As President Donald Trump pointed to tariffs and manufacturing gains during a visit to Rome, Georgia, critics said many residents are still struggling with everyday expenses. Trump spoke Feb. 19 at the Coosa Steel Plant, describing the facility’s turnaround as proof that trade policies are strengthening domestic industry. He said growth in construction and manufacturing shows his economic approach is […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 17 2