Thirteen people have been sentenced for their roles in a prison-based methamphetamine ring operating across north Georgia. Authorities say inmates coordinated drug distribution despite being incarcerated, leading investigators on multi-year efforts involving several agencies.
The DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation will hold a meeting with local community organizations on March 16 in Atlanta. The session aims to address issues important to DeKalb neighborhoods. Residents…
Attorney General Pamela Bondi recognized law enforcement teams from Emanuel County for their work on a major child exploitation case. The award ceremony took place after her remarks at a…
The Georgia House approved its version of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget on March 10 with major investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Speaker Jon Burns highlighted the importance of…
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will relocate its U.S. headquarters from California to Kennesaw, Georgia over several years starting this year. The move builds on Yamaha’s…
Kevin Martinez faces federal charges after authorities allege he distributed large amounts of fentanyl linked to a Mexican cartel in metro-Atlanta. Law enforcement officials say his arrest removes dangerous drugs…
Georgia’s net tax revenues for February decreased slightly compared to last year, totaling $2.12 billion according to state officials on Mar. 9, while year-to-date figures remain higher than fiscal year…
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…
A man accused of distributing large amounts of purple fentanyl was charged federally after an arrest near Atlanta. Authorities say Martin Armando Gonzalez-Martinez worked directly with Mexico-based traffickers before his…
State Representative Mitchell Horner has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns to serve on a key fiscal committee within CSG South through December 2027. The move follows recent legislative action…
Out of the $33.6 billion in total tax revenue collected by Georgia in 2024, $9 billion came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, representing a virtually no change from…
State Representative Mitchell Horner (R-Ringgold) has expressed his appreciation following the unanimous passage of House Bill 1178 in the Georgia House.
The Georgia House of Representatives has approved House Bill 880, a measure that would gradually reduce the state’s income tax rate from 4.99 percent to 3.99 percent by decreasing it…
The DeKalb County House Legislative Delegation has voiced concerns over two legislative proposals, House Bill 1116 and House Resolution 1114, known as the Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act of…
A man from Sparta, Georgia, has admitted to federal charges after authorities discovered firearms and illegal drugs in his possession while he was on probation.
Four individuals have been sentenced to prison following a federal investigation into an armed drug trafficking network operating in Macon, Georgia.
State Representative Bethany Ballard of Warner Robins has been appointed to the Education Committee of the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South).
Rep. Floyd Griffin, a combat veteran and former senior Army officer, has expressed concerns about recent U.S. military escalation in the Middle East.
State Representative Debra Bazemore has introduced House Bill 200, which proposes a three-year pilot immersive writing program for eligible public elementary schools in Georgia.
State Representative Bill Werkheiser has introduced House Bill 1393 in the Georgia General Assembly, aiming to enable rural hospitals to collaborate on contract negotiations.
State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), who serves as chairman of the House Health Committee, announced the unanimous passage of House Bill 1278 in the Georgia House.
The VA issued 1,042 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) has expressed his support for the House’s recent passage of House Bill 967, a measure he sponsored to help law enforcement agencies fund bullet-resistant upgrades…
Quincy Adam Rogers, a resident of Brookhaven, Georgia, has been charged in federal court for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine in the Atlanta area while on pretrial release for similar…
Georgia surpassed $60.2 billion in exports in 2025, marking a 12.7% increase from the previous year and outperforming the national average of 5.6%.
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