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Education

Georgia schools face new absenteeism measures, cell phone ban, and closures

Georgia schools face new absenteeism measures, cell phone ban, and closures Georgia public school systems made several headlines this week from, measures to reduce chronic absenteeism to announcements of school closures across broad areas.  Here is a wrap-up of the recent news that could impact students across the state. Chronic absenteeism measures Cell phone ban Atlanta Public School closures Chronic absenteeism measures Members of the Georgia Legislature will be considering […]

todayDecember 5, 2025 32 4

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Education

Georgia Senate panel calls for new needs-based aid program for college students

Georgia Senate panel calls for new needs-based aid program for college students The state Senate Committee on Higher Education Affordability released a report Tuesday that calls for a comprehensive needs-based aid program for college students. Sen. Nan Orrock, chair of the committee, said the current system is not enough for some students. “We’ve invested heavily in the HOPE scholarship, and we know now that with the economy and the realities […]

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Featured

Results are in! New mayors elected, youngest state lawmaker wins a seat

Results are in! New mayors elected, youngest state lawmaker wins a seat Several cities around the Atlanta area elected mayors on Tuesday, and one district has a new representative. Democrat Akbar Ali, 21-year-old, won the race for House District 106 against Marqus Cole, and he is set to become the youngest legislator in the General Assembly. “I’m proud and ready to serve this community,” Akbar told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “There […]

todayDecember 3, 2025 18 5

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Community

PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers

PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers Two separate reports submitted to the Georgia Public Service Commission found that Georgia Power’s request to expand its capacity could harm consumers. Professional staff for the PSC submitted written testimony Nov. 12 that said the expansion could require $3.5 billion in new revenue by 2030, which would result in about $20 a month for the average household consumer. […]

todayDecember 1, 2025 22 2

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Politics

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene for GA District 14? Here are the potential candidates.

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene for GA District 14? Here are the potential candidates. Although it’s been less than a week since U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation, candidates are already lining up to take her place. Greene announced her resignation in a video post on X, citing recent conflicts with President Donald Trump and frustrations with politics in Washington. She will be stepping down Jan. 5, […]

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Georgia Senate Committee offers recommendations to support youth aging out of foster care

Georgia Senate Committee offers recommendations to support youth aging out of foster care The Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care held its final meeting on Friday and presented recommendations to improve how children transition out of the foster care system into adulthood. Around 700 young people age out of Georgia’s foster care system every year, and they lose access to resources, […]

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GA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after break with Donald Trump

GA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after break with Donald Trump The once-fierce supporter of President Donald Trump announced her impending resignation after a brutal split. Less than a week after Trump denounced her, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on X Friday evening that she will be resigning from her post as the representative of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Greene said her last day in office will be […]

todayNovember 24, 2025 22 2

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Politics

Atlanta under pressure: Federal immigration enforcement called to ramp up

Atlanta under pressure: Federal immigration enforcement called to ramp up U.S. Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to request an increased presence in Atlanta.  Carter cited the state’s ranking in the number of undocumented immigrants as a reason for increased enforcement.  The Migration Policy Institute released a report in October that found Georgia to be the […]

todayNovember 24, 2025 20 4

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Economics

Georgia Senators consider ending state income tax, proposal could raise sales tax to 12%

Georgia Senators consider ending state income tax, proposal could raise sales tax to 12% A committee of Georgia state senators met for the fourth time on Monday to discuss the potential to eliminate Georgia’s income tax. State Sen. Blake Tillery, the committee chair, began the meeting by reminding those present why the senators were discussing this issue. “I think it’s evident if you’ve watched anything in recent news stories or […]

todayNovember 19, 2025 43 2