With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May. Figures released Monday showed less of a decrease for …
Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water announce opening dates
In accordance with Governor Kemp’s most recent Executive Order, Six Flags Over Georgia will operate at reduced attendance levels for the first week of operation and the first …
Business leaders intensify push for Georgia hate crimes law
Dozens of Georgia companies are lining up behind a push to pass a state hate crimes law. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce launched a campaign on Monday to push …
Georgia Primaries: Officials Prep for Lines and Slow Results
Elections officials in Georgia are preparing for long lines and slow results in Tuesday’s primaries as poll closures and coronavirus restrictions complicate in-person voting and counties grapple with …
Tourism, global commerce, rural broadband budgets among Georgia COVID-19 cuts
Georgia agencies that work to promote the state’s economic growth have found creative ways to reduce spending by 14 percent while still keeping their priorities intact.
Inside the standoff over a Rebel statue at Georgia’s Capitol
Long after nightfall on Saturday, the Georgia Capitol was the scene of a tense, but somehow familiar, standoff. About 100 protesters gathered outside the Gold Dome and chanted “tear down Gordon” as a …
Ahmaud Arbery killing stirs call to scrap citizen arrest in Georgia
Democratic state Rep. Carl Gilliard on Friday said the law adopted in 1863 is an antiquated relic from the time of the Wild West.
Coronavirus: Georgia Adds 397 New Cases, 2 More Deaths
The Georgia Health Department on Sunday reported two more coronavirus deaths and 397 new cases, bringing the state’s death toll to 2,180 and the total number of cases to 51,898. COVID-19, the disease …
Strong thunderstorms still possible into the evening in north Georgia
The 11Alive StormTrackers are watching an area of scattered strong thunderstorms across portions of north Georgia. There is a low chance that some of the storms may reach severe limits as they pass …
North Georgia church reopens, prays against deadly pandemic and racism
Pastor Jacob King prays over a couple during the altar call at The Church at Liberty Square’s service on June 7, 2020, in Cartersville, the first Sunday service since a coronavirus outbreak. COVID-19 …