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Ossoff, Warnock launch inquiry into DHS limits on Congressional oversight of detention centers

Ossoff, Warnock launch inquiry into DHS limits on Congressional oversight of detention centers Democratic U.S. senators launched an inquiry on Monday into the Trump administration’s policy of restricting access to federal detention facilities. Georgia Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, along with 11 other colleagues, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying that the department’s new policies violated federal law and obstructed congressional […]

todayDecember 4, 2025 22 1

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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 22 5

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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, […]

todayNovember 25, 2025 119 7

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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 25 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 24 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 21 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 22 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 56 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 46 2