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Screenshot of the livestream from the Georgia House of Representatives while Georgia Department of Human Services Commissioner Candice Broce testifies.
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Georgia foster care agency faces $85M deficit ahead of 2026 session

Georgia foster care agency faces $85M deficit ahead of 2026 session The state agency that manages Georgia’s foster care system is facing an increased deficit as lawmakers look to enter the 2026 legislative session. Georgia Department of Human Services Commissioner Candice Broce testified before lawmakers Dec. 18 saying that the agency faces an $85 million deficit in fiscal year 2026. The deficit is due to a combination of reduced or […]

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Jennifer Whitfield, an attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center who’s representing Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and Southface Institute, speaks to the Public Service Commission Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of a vote on a historic expansion of Georgia Power's capacity.
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Georgia PSC approves 10,000-MW Georgia Power expansion amid protests

Georgia PSC approves 10,000-MW Georgia Power expansion amid protests Moments before the Georgia Public Service Commission voted on a historic expansion of Georgia Power’s capacity, protesters started chanting. “Nay, nay, nay, the people say nay.” After being escorted from the proceedings, the PSC unanimously voted to pass the stipulation. Georgia Power requested to add 10,000 megawatts of new power resources over the next five years mostly reliant on natural gas. […]

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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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Warnock backs Ossoff in 2026, warns of rising healthcare premiums

Warnock backs Ossoff in 2026, warns of rising healthcare premiums U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga. has high hopes for his colleague in the 2026 election and expressed growing concern for rising healthcare premiums. When he appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Warnock was questioned about Sen. Jon Ossoff’s, D-Ga., ability to maintain his seat. Warnock quickly responded. “Oh, we're going to win Georgia,” Warnock said with a smile. “Georgia has […]

todayDecember 16, 2025 26

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Georgia prisons see surge in drone smuggling as officials push for new authority

Georgia prisons see surge in drone smuggling as officials push for new authority Criminal organizations are finding new ways to support criminal activity within prisons in Georgia and nationwide. ABC News reports that organized crime groups are using drones to smuggle contraband into prisons, including cell phones, drugs, and even weapons. "We're under attack every single day when it comes to combating this issue," said Tyrone Oliver, commissioner for the […]

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DeKalb residents push back on data centers as leaders weigh new regulation

DeKalb residents push back on data centers as leaders weigh new regulation As DeKalb County leaders work to regulate data centers, residents gathered at a town hall meetings to voice their concerns.  The county held its fourth town hall Wednesday, at which speakers shared concerns about health impacts, property values, and water resources, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. DeKalb resident Brandon Brown told GPB that he believes the community feels […]

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Official portrait of Georgia state Sen. John F. Kennedy, Republican District 18.
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Georgia Sen. John F. Kennedy resigns to focus on lieutenant governor campaign

Georgia Sen. John F. Kennedy resigns to focus on lieutenant governor campaign Georgia state Sen. John F. Kennedy, R-Macon, announced Tuesday he is resigning from the Legislature to focus on his campaign for lieutenant governor. "When Susan and I decided to announce my campaign for lieutenant governor, we knew this race would take our full focus and commitment because that's what the people of our state deserve," Kennedy said. “It […]

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Judge blocks Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care for incarcerated people

Judge blocks Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care for incarcerated people Gender-affirming care for transgender people incarcerated in Georgia will remain accessible for now. U.S. District Judge Victoria M. Calvert struck down the Georgia law last week that bans gender-affirming services, but Attorney General Chris Carr’s office appealed the ruling Monday, according to the Georgia Recorder. “The Court does not hold that the Constitution requires all inmates receive hormone therapy if […]

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Democrats flip deep-red Georgia House seat for District 121

Democrats flip deep-red Georgia House seat for District 121 Democrats managed to flip a seat in the state House of Representatives Tuesday. Eric Gisler won the election for House District 121 by just under 200 votes. President Donald Trump won the same district in 2024 by 12 points. Gisler faced off against Republican Mack “Dutch” Guest for the seat that covers parts of Oconee and Clarke Counties in the Athens […]

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Raffensperger sues over fundraising rules, says opponent has unfair advantage

Raffensperger sues over fundraising rules, says opponent has unfair advantage Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican gubernatorial candidate to raise concerns over campaign finance rules which allow one of his opponents, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, more access and flexibility to campaign funds. Safe Affordable Georgia filed a lawsuit Monday asking an Atlanta federal court judge to allow Raffensperger’s political action committee to work with his gubernatorial campaign […]

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