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Economists question Ford's 8,000 job cut in going green: 'Let's hope taxpayers won't have to bail out auto makers'

By John Kelly | Jul 27, 2022

Climate regulations put in place by the Biden administration are forcing automakers to steer away from gas-powered vehicles and fossil fuels.

Rubin as Georgia crime rate increases: 'Voters see the current (crime) rate as unacceptable'

By John Kelly | Jun 8, 2022

Georgia's crime rate is on the rise and according to a new Gallup poll, for the first time since 2016, a majority of Americans assert that they are greatly worried about crime.

UGA star outfielder Anderson named to All-District Academic first team

By John Kelly | May 25, 2022

University of Georgia Sports Information and the Athletic Department of the University of Georgia recently reported that star Bulldog outfielder Ben Anderson was named to the All-District Academic first team.

MacGuineas: 'A gas tax holiday would exacerbate inflationary pressures'

By John Kelly | May 4, 2022

As inflation has remained at a 40-year high for the past several months, high gas prices are a major concern for many Americans. To ease the concerns about gas prices, many Democratic governors have tried to suspend their state's federal gas taxes. Experts do not agree with this course and claim that it is a short-term solution that could create bigger problems in the long run.

'Permanent pandemic narrative': Biden's extension of 'pandemic pause' for student loans draws criticism

By John Kelly | Apr 27, 2022

House Budget Committee Republican Leader Jason Smith criticized the Biden administration's course of action on student loan forgiveness as flawed, claiming that the tax burden will now fall on American taxpayers.

'A finalist for the Lisa Leslie Award': Georgia center Staiti racking up awards

By John Kelly | Feb 17, 2022

Georgia center Jenna Staiti has been named as one of 10 finalists for the 2022 Lisa Leslie Award, which is awarded every year to the best center in college basketball.

Walker comes out in support of school choice, 'access to quality education'

By John Kelly | Feb 15, 2022

Former football player and U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker wrote an op-ed for Fox News in favor of school choice.

'Make that two in a row': Georgia's Kulichenko named SEC Freshman of the Week

By John Kelly | Feb 4, 2022

Georgia Bulldogs high-jumper Elena Kulichenko was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Co-Freshman of the Week.

Georgia trails national push for clean energy

By John Kelly | Dec 30, 2021

As the United States pushes toward a heavier reliance on clean energy, China has positioned itself to be the OPEC of green energy, two developments that could cost Americans in the long run.

'We are thrilled to add Sophie': Fisher transfers to Georgia

By John Kelly | Dec 28, 2021

Sophie Fisher joined the Georgia Bulldogs volleyball team, transferring from Kentucky.

'I will pursue every legal option available': Georgia joins lawsuit against President Biden's vaccine mandate

By John Kelly | Nov 4, 2021

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Christopher Carr have filed suit over the Biden administration's mandate that federal contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

'The state has seen growth': Kemp loosens COVID restrictions amid improving economy

By John Kelly | Aug 31, 2021

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's recent executive order focused on protecting businesses and allowing them to continue operating without the crunch of renewed COVID restrictions

'A great opportunity for entrepreneurs': Pop-up program in Atlanta to aid new businesses

By John Kelly | Aug 22, 2021

The Underground Roots Pop-Up Program will allow up-and-coming entrepreneurs to receive four months of rent-free pop-up space along Lower Alabama Street from Sept. 1 through Jan. 5.

Former Georgia senator vows to 'continue our fight' against election integrity lawsuit

By John Kelly | Jun 29, 2021

The U.S. Justice Department will sue the state of Georgia over its new voting laws on its claim that the controversial measures are intended to limit ballot access to Black voters, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said.

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