Jon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District
Government

Georgia House Majority Whip welcomes federal relief for farmers after Hurricane Helene

Georgia House Majority Whip James Burchett welcomed $531 million in federal aid for farmers hit by Hurricane Helene. The funding will help cover a wide range of agricultural losses across eligible counties.

Aubrey Day, PA-C, Medical Staff
Non-profit

Archbold welcomes physician assistant Aubrey Day to medical staff

Russell R. McMurry, Commissioner at Georgia Department of Transportation
Business

Georgia DOT announces lane closures for I-285/I-20 West Interchange project in March

Tommy Schultz, CEO, American Federation for Children
Schools

American Federation for Children announces research on Florida school choice cost-effectiveness

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Theodore S. Hertzberg United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia
Government

Repeat sex offender sentenced for possessing child sex abuse material

Keith Matthew Wolf has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after being found guilty of possessing child sexual abuse material soon after his release from prior convictions. Authorities say he distributed illegal content online before being apprehended through coordinated efforts between Google cyber tips and local law enforcement.

Tyler J Harper Commissioner
Business

Georgia Department of Agriculture announces 2026 Georgia Grown Executive Chef class

Nine chefs have been named as part of the 2026 Georgia Grown Executive Chef class by Commissioner Tyler J Harper and Stephanie Fischer. The program connects chefs with local farmers to promote homegrown ingredients across restaurants statewide.
Sen. John F. Kennedy President Pro Tempore, District 18, Republican
News

Sen. Randal Mangham to host HBCU and Divine Nine Day at Georgia State Capitol

Senator Randal Mangham will host HBCU and Divine Nine Day at the Georgia State Capitol on March 12. The event will focus on community engagement and protecting voting rights. Background information about other senators’ roles is also provided.
Nathan Humphrey Region Director
Non-profit

NFIB urges Georgia Senate to pass ADA lawsuit reform bill

The National Federation of Independent Business – Georgia has urged quick passage of House Bill 1470 in the state Senate. The bill would let businesses recover damages from unsuccessful ADA-related website lawsuits. NFIB says this measure will help protect small businesses from costly litigation.
Jon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District
Government

Reps. Davis and O’Steen to recognize Nurses Day at Georgia State Capitol on March 11

State Representatives Viola Davis and Angie O’Steen will honor over 170,000 registered nurses during Nurses Day at the Georgia State Capitol on March 11. The event recognizes nurses’ vital contributions across communities statewide.

Darcy Craven President/CEO
Non-profit

Colorectal cancer screenings urged as Archbold highlights prevention during awareness month

Colorectal cancer remains one of the most common cancers diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, but it is also among the most preventable when detected early.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas
Sports

Analysis: Georgia one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Peach Tree Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Georgia is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.
Sen. John F. Kennedy President Pro Tempore, District 18, Republican
News

Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II to join caucuses for Crossover Day update

Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II, a Democrat representing Augusta, is scheduled to join members of the Senate and House Democratic Caucuses for a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol.