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Why can’t we buy more beer from local craft breweries in Georgia?

Why can’t we buy more beer from local craft breweries in Georgia? Georgia craft brewery activists have been fighting for years to loosen Georgia’s restrictions on the small businesses, but lawmakers have been resistant to this change. But, why? Joseph Cortes, the executive director of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, said the resistance to changing alcohol distribution laws in the state largely comes from the wholesaler lobby in Georgia. The […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 36

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More than 7,000 Georgians wait years for Medicaid disability waivers, families plead

More than 7,000 Georgians wait years for Medicaid disability waivers, families plead More than 7,000 Georgians are on the waitlist for Medicaid-funded New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP), which provide funds to help those living with disabilities. The funds help cover services, such as nutrition services, the cost of therapy and employment support. Earlice Acey told GPB News that a COMP waiver could allow her 23-year-old […]

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ACLU of Georgia says community advocacy helped block election bill on Crossover Day

ACLU of Georgia says community advocacy helped block election bill on Crossover Day Crossover Day was a late night for Georgia lawmakers and advocacy groups at the state Capitol. Shruti Lakshmanan, a policy advocate for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia, said they were at the Capitol until 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning making it one of the latest Crossover Days in history. “The entire day we had community […]

todayMarch 11, 2026 31

Democrat Shawn Harris will face off against Republican Clay Fuller in a runoff scheduled for April 7. Credit: Respective Campaign Pages.
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Georgia’s 14th District race heads to April runoff after crowded special election

Georgia’s 14th District race heads to April runoff after crowded special election As predicted, the election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District is heading to a runoff. Democrat Shawn Harris will face off against Republican Clay Fuller, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, in a runoff scheduled for April 7. With 17 candidates on the ballot, Harris received 37% of the vote while Fuller came in second with nearly 35% […]

todayMarch 11, 2026 32

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Georgia Senate advances bill restricting public mugshot access

Georgia Senate advances bill restricting public mugshot access A Georgia bill aimed at cracking down on “mugshot mills” is moving to the House after passing the state Senate without opposition. According to WRDW, Senate Bill 482 would keep mugshots and police body-camera footage public but require anyone requesting them to appear in person and submit a notarized statement promising not to misuse the material. Supporters say the bill would protect […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 41

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Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments

Georgia House passes bill letting property owners sue local governments A bill that would allow property owners to sue local governments survived Crossover Day last week as it passed the Georgia House. House Bill 295 would allow property owners to sue cities and counties for financial harm due to a loss in property value if the local governments are found liable. The legislation targets cities and counties that decline to […]

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Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races

Georgia primary ballots set as candidates qualify for Governor, Senate races Qualifying for the 2026 midterm elections in Georgia is officially closed meaning the ballots are set for the primaries. The gubernatorial race, U.S. Senate race, and the U.S. Representative races are among the highest held offices Georgians will be deciding in November. A total of 15 candidates qualified for the governor’s race, including eight Republicans and seven Democrats. President […]

todayMarch 9, 2026 51

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Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Special election in Northwest Georgia will be held tomorrow to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Tomorrow is Election Day for northwest Georgia as well as other areas of the state. The race to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in District 14 will most likely go to a runoff due to the large number of candidates vying for the seat. Greene resigned early this year after a public falling out […]

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Georgia AI, social media bills target internet safety

Georgia AI, social media bills target internet safety Georgia lawmakers have introduced several bills this legislative session to deal with the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media. Although some pieces of legislation will make it past Crossover Day, others aren’t so lucky. Senate Bill 398 would make “virtual peeping” a felony and punishable by up to 10 years in prison. “Virtual peeping” refers to the use of AI […]

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