The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Economic Developers Association issued the following statement strongly opposing HB 1035: …
GA Good News: Pet Foster Hero, LGBTQ Rights, Helping Businesses
There is still good news in Georgia, including protection for LGBTQ workers, a national pet hero, support for black colleges and businesses.
Georgia College Promises Full Scholarships to Rayshard Brooks’ Children
A college in Georgia — Clark Atlanta University — and an alumna from the institution have promised the four children of Rayshard Brooks full scholarships to attend the university, they announced …
Steelers land 2 Georgia Bulldogs in 2021 NFL mock draft
This means beginning the process of scouting the best NFL draft prospects for 2021. The Pro Football Network put out a new two-round mock draft for next year and it is a great way to get a jump on who …
GOP congressional candidate’s comments divide Georgia’s 14th District
Republican elected officials and party leaders are condemning GOP congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene after racist and xenophobic comments she made on videos posted to social media were …
Georgia Lawmakers Push Hate-Crime Bill in Wake of Ahmaud Arbery Shooting
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is racing to pass a hate-crimes bill in Georgia, one of a handful of states without a law that penalizes crimes motivated by bias.
Here’s where you can find the best bacon in Georgia, according to a new list
While bacon is considered a breakfast staple by some, it can be hard to find locally produced bacon. » RELATED: Craving doughnuts? Here’s the best shop in Georgia » RELATED: The ‘best classic …
Proposed hate crime bill in Georgia would include protection for police
The addition fell on party lines and puts the likelihood fo a hate crime bill in Georgia at risk with time running out.
Georgia Senate panel moves to hike taxes on cigarettes to $1.35 a pack
Taxes on cigarettes would go from 37 cents per pack to $1.35 under a measure passed by a key Georgia Senate committee Friday. The Senate Finance Committee approved an amended bill sponsored by Sen.
Georgia budget slicing spending advances as Democrats object | Raleigh News & Observer
The Georgia Senate has advanced a state budget proposal that would reduce spending by 11%, forcing service cuts, unpaid furloughs and layoffs across state government.