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Gov. Brian Kemp gives the audience a thumbs up at his final State of the State address Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Credit: Georgia House of Representatives Livestream.
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Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes

Kemp says Voting Rights ruling won’t affect 2026 maps, signals 2028 changes Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday that the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act will not impact the upcoming midterm elections, but Georgians can expect a change in district maps ahead of the 2028 elections. In the case, the court ruled that Section 2 of the law required evidence of intentional discrimination, which would require […]

todayMay 4, 2026

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New dashboard tracks mental health insurance gaps in Georgia

New dashboard tracks mental health insurance gaps in Georgia Georgians for a Healthy Future has launched a new centralized dashboard to help Georgians track issues with insurance coverage for mental health care claims.  Under Georgia’s Mental Health Parity Act passed in 2022 and federal parity regulations, Georgia health insurers are required to cover mental health and substance-use conditions at the same rate as physical health conditions.  The dashboard can help […]

todayMay 1, 2026

A photo of U.S. Sen Raphael Warnock speaking at a press conference in July about the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act sparks Georgia divide

Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act sparks Georgia divide The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision impacting the Voting Rights Act has received different reactions from Georgia leaders and advocacy groups. Democrats have widely condemned the decision while Republicans call on Gov. Brian Kemp to convene a special session to redraw the maps. In the case Louisiana v. Callais, the court’s conservative majority ruled that Section 2 of the law […]

todayMay 1, 2026

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Georgia launches voter turnout tracker after record early voting

Georgia launches voter turnout tracker after record early voting After record voter turnout of early voting in a primary election on Monday, the Georgia Secretary of State Office released a new tool to allow Georgians to watch voter turnout by party affiliation. Georgia’s Election Data Hub shows active data being reported by voter precincts across the state with a new party breakdown feature. “Transparency is the bedrock of public trust,” […]

todayApril 30, 2026

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U.S. Supreme Court weighs Bayer liability in pesticide cancer lawsuit

U.S. Supreme Court weighs Bayer liability in pesticide cancer lawsuit The pesticide maker Bayer argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Monday that it should not be held legally liable if its products are found to be carcinogens. The decision could potentially limit the ability of individuals to sue pesticide manufacturers, and advocates worry about the implications of the case setting a nationwide precedent. Dani Replogle, a senior attorney […]

todayApril 30, 2026

State leaders, agency officials and volunteers assemble 180 opioid overdose reversal kits at a “Stuff the Box” event Tuesday before distributing them to Northwest Georgia public schools.
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Northwest Georgia schools receive Narcan kits in statewide opioid effort

Northwest Georgia schools receive Narcan kits in statewide opioid effort Schools in Northwest Georgia received opioid overdose reversal kits on Tuesday through a statewide initiative by Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The department partnered with the Northwest Georgia Regional Education Service Agency to distribute kits to 180 schools. “Moments like this show what’s possible when urgency meets strong partnership,” said DBHDD Commissioner Kevin Tanner, in a […]

todayApril 29, 2026

A hand drops a ballot in the 3D Georgia map with the colors of the Georgia state flag on a blue background in a flat design style
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Atlanta Press Club debates finish as early voting sees record turnout

Atlanta Press Club debates finish as early voting sees record turnout The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting partnered to host primary election debates on Sunday through Tuesday this week. The debates included candidates running for U.S. Senate, Governor, Secretary of State and other seats that Georgians began voting for on Monday. Republican candidates vying for the chance to beat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in his reelection campaign sparred […]

todayApril 29, 2026

Athens, Georgia, University of Georgia school campus, North Campus Quad, historic marker. Courtesy of UGA.
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Georgia programs receive Lumina grant to streamline path to college

Georgia programs receive Lumina grant to streamline path to college Two Georgia institutions have been chosen to receive part of $3.5 million in funding from the Lumina Foundation to simplify the journey from high school to college. The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement was chosen to receive funds to integrate financial aid, career exploration and transcript movement into Georgia MATCH, and the Technical College System of Georgia was chosen to […]

todayApril 28, 2026

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Georgia law aims to repay fraud victims amid $140M Ponzi case charges

Georgia law aims to repay fraud victims amid $140M Ponzi case charges Federal prosecutors charged Brant Frost IV last week in the case of the $140 million Ponzi scheme, and Gov. Brian Kemp also signed a law with the goal of returning some of the victims’ lost money. Frost, 68, founded the Newnan-based First Liberty Building & Loan and appeared in court last week to plead not guilty to a […]

todayApril 28, 2026