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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, […]

todayNovember 25, 2025 5 3

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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 15 2

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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 14 4

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Hemp vs. marijuana. What’s the difference, and why do we care?

Hemp vs. marijuana. What’s the difference, and why do we care? Although they look exactly the same, hemp and marijuana are two different plants. Lacey White with Frogtown Hemp said they test their plants regularly to ensure they are not going over the limit of THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. “With a hemp plant, you're looking at the genetics of the seed,” she said. “You're wanting a high CBD content and a […]

todayNovember 21, 2025 12 3

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‘It would really be detrimental’: GA hemp businesses worry about new federal THC cap

‘It would really be detrimental’: GA hemp businesses worry about new federal THC cap Frogtown Hemp is an old, family farm in Dahlonega, Georgia, that dates back to 1896. Due to the recent funding bill that passed through Congress, it might all be in jeopardy. The legislation that ended the federal government shutdown included a provision that limits hemp products to 0.4 milligrams of THC per package. A typical hemp […]

todayNovember 20, 2025 42 2

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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 21 2

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. speaks as former President Donald Trump looks on at the Georgia Republican convention, Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Columbus, Ga.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she regrets ‘toxic politics’ after criticism from Trump

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she regrets ‘toxic politics’ after criticism from Trump U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has changed her tune regarding political rhetoric that she now calls toxic.  Greene spoke with CNN on Sunday and apologized for participating in “toxic politics.” Greene said in the interview that she supported President Trump when no one else did and still is supportive of his campaign promises. However, she was hurt by […]

todayNovember 18, 2025 25 2

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Sen. Ossoff seeks answers on potential cuts to care at Fort Gordon medical center

Sen. Ossoff seeks answers on potential cuts to care at Fort Gordon medical center U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff announced Thursday, Nov. 13,  that he has launched an inquiry into reports of reduced services at a Fort Gordon facility. Ossoff sent a letter to Dr. David Smith, the acting director of the Defense Health Agency, requesting information regarding reports over plans to reduce services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center […]

todayNovember 17, 2025 16 1

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Cobb, Fulton voters to decide six-way race in State Senate District 35 election

Cobb, Fulton voters to decide six-way race in State Senate District 35 election Voters in Cobb and Fulton County will cast their ballots Tuesday in the special election for State Senate District 35.  The election was called after the resignation of State Senator Jason Esteves, who is running for governor in 2026. The crowded race includes four Democrats, one Republican and one independent. Here are the candidates and their campaign […]

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