Georgia’s tobacco tax could more than triple under a late-in-the-game move in the state Senate. The Senate Finance Committee voted 5-2 on Friday to amend a House resolution to raise the tax per pack …
Georgia House passes bill to dissolve county police departments, legislature takes up hate crimes bill
The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that would allow voters to decide whether they want to abolish county police departments …
Georgia preservation organizations launch ‘Preserving Hope’ campaign
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and a network of Georgia preservation organizations recently launched #PreservingHope, a campaign to raise awareness of historic buildings and sites that …
Rep. Collins calls for recusal of Georgia DA: ‘This is not about justice. This is about politics’
The Fulton County, Ga. district attorney who charged former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe with murder seems to be more concerned about politics than he is about justice, Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga …
Live updates | Severe Thunderstorm Warning moves into west Georgia
However, 11Alive meteorologist Wes Peery says that most of north Georgia is actually under the gun for possible strong to severe storms, especially later in the afternoon or evening hours. Wes says …
Georgia chamber, economic developers oppose adoption of House bill
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 …