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Georgia House passes bill expanding feral hog hunting, allows use of drones The Georgia House passed a bill last Tuesday that expands feral hog hunting in the state. House Bill 946 would allow the use of drones in hog hunting and remove the requirement of a license for trapping feral hogs. The law would also remove the need for a wildlife control permit for hunting feral hogs from a moving […]
Republicans support birth control? Georgia GOP backs bill, expands access to contraceptives Georgia House Republicans announced Wednesday a batch of bills dedicated to putting “Georgia Families First.” Among them was a measure to increase access to contraceptives across the state. House Bill 1138 would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control and also allows patients to receive more than one month of birth control pills at a time. State Rep. Beth […]
Rep. Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection, opening Georgia’s 11th District U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced Wednesday that he will not seek another term in Congress leaving Georgia’s 11th Congressional District open for the taking. Loudermilk, who has served six terms, marks the fourth departure of Republican representatives from Georgia. “It is time to contribute to my community, state and nation in other ways,” he said to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. U.S. […]
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus pushes civil rights, Medicaid expansion at Capitol The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus arrived at the Georgia Capitol Monday to advocate for their legislative priorities. Coinciding with the start of Black History Month, the organization laid out their priorities in six categories: health, housing, wealth, education, safety/justice and advocacy. State Rep. Jasmine Clark, D-Lilburn, said that Georgia needs its own civil rights legislation like Texas, Louisiana and […]
New auto parts plant coming to Emanuel County, bringing 200 jobs A new automotive production facility is coming to Emanuel County bringing with it 200 new jobs over the next several years. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million into the facility, according to a news release. “Georgia’s thriving automotive industry is creating new opportunities for Georgians statewide, no matter their zip code,” […]
Georgia Senate advances bill blocking local opt-out of homestead tax exemption A bill is headed to the Georgia House that would prevent local governments and school districts from opting out of a statewide homestead tax exemption. The Georgia state Senate passed Senate Bill 382 on Tuesday with 31 to 19 votes after a lengthy debate, according to WABE. The move comes on the heels of an announcement by Georgia House […]
Savannah Book Festival returns with Stacey Abrams, 35+ authors this weekend If you are looking for things to do around the state this weekend, maybe drop in to one of the South’s largest literary events. The Savannah Book Festival officially started Thursday and will run through Sunday with some of the most renowned authors in the country, according to Travel and Tour World. The event is spread throughout the historic […]
Kennesaw State earns international recognition for Supplemental Instruction program Kennesaw State University received international recognition for its Supplemental Instruction (SI) program. The program earned accreditation from the International Center for Supplemental Instruction (ICSI) making it the largest program in the U.S. with that designation, according to the news release. “This milestone affirms that our SI team has built a program that not only meets but exceeds international standards for supplemental […]
Kemp announces $4.3M in new grants to boost rural development across Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday a new round of grants to help develop rural areas. The $4.3 million allotment comes from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority, according to the news release. “In Georgia, we are committed to bringing good-paying jobs to every part of the state,” Kemp said in the release. “The Rural […]
Jody Hamilton and Shawn "Smith" Peirce are the proprietors of The Politics Bar, a progressive audio show that recreates the spirit of the old neighborhood bar where friends could discuss the news of the day without starting a brawl. Jody is an Emmy-nominated, award-winning media producer, actress, and radio host—daughter of TV producer Joe Hamilton and comedy legend Carol Burnett—who's made her own mark in media through "The Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers," "The Porkchop Playhouse," "From The Bunker" podcast, and her work as executive producer and fill-in host of "The Stephanie Miller Show". Shawn is a long-time national media producer and radio talent who's one of the few producers in U.S. political media to have worked on the left, right, and center, including more than a decade with "The Randi Rhodes Show" and stints producing "The Stephanie Miller Show," "The Bill Press Show," "The Laura Ingraham Radio Show," and "The Steele & Ungar Show" for SiriusXM. The show airs weeknights on progressive radio affiliates nationwide and is available on-demand through podcast platforms and Substack subscription.
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