The Georgia House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1063, a measure designed to prevent utility rate increases for residential and retail customers resulting from the high energy demands of data centers and other large-load consumers.
State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) has commended the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee for advancing House Bill 967, a measure he sponsored to provide funding for law enforcement…
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns will hold a press conference to discuss the Insurance Affordability & Claims Integrity Act.
The Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation, a branch of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, has awarded Emanuel Medical Center (EMC) in Swainsboro a grant of $110,038.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that his office will act decisively against public corruption based on legal facts rather than political considerations. Updated ethics guidance highlights strict prohibitions against…
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that those engaging in domestic terrorism or violence against police will face full prosecution under state law. The announcement follows new developments in an…
State Representative Emory Dunahoo (R-Gillsville) will hold a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on February 20, 2026, to announce House Bill 441, known as the Georgia Prenatal Equal…
Last week, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker (R–Perry) and his Republican colleagues in the Georgia Senate advanced what they describe as the largest income tax reduction in state history.
The heart responds to a wide range of emotions and daily stresses, often adapting without noticeable symptoms.
Senator Mike Hodges (R–Brunswick) has provided an update on recent legislative activities as the Georgia Senate approaches Crossover Day.
Cancer treatments can often have unintended effects on the heart, making cardiovascular health an important consideration for patients undergoing therapy.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced upcoming lane and ramp closures on Interstate 16 and surrounding interchanges as part of the ongoing 16@95 Improvement Projects.
Riley Gaines says the federal 340B program is being misused to fund controversial procedures on children and lavish overseas expansions instead of supporting low-income patients.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced indictments against six individuals accused of defrauding nearly $230,000 from the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Carr said those abusing government positions for personal…
Of the $33.6 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2024, 10.7%, or $3.6 billion, came from corporation net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of…
The VA issued 1,042 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 1,577 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided…
Senator Randal Mangham (D–Stone Mountain) will host the Next Gen Youth Entrepreneur Day at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced a series of temporary lane closures on the I-285/I-20 East Interchange as part of an ongoing construction project.
A resident of Toombs County, Georgia, has been sentenced to over 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.
Motorists in southeast Georgia are being advised to prepare for possible delays due to ongoing road work from February 14 through February 20.
Seafood industry professionals in Georgia will gather at the Georgia Seafood Summit on February 24 in Metter to discuss new developments in food labeling, safety standards, and consumer preferences.
This week, the Georgia Senate passed two bills aimed at providing significant income tax relief for residents and businesses.
A Savannah woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for stealing nearly $180,000 from her employer, a local law firm.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper has issued a warning to consumers regarding kerosene purchased on or after February 10, 2026, from Drew’s Self Service Station at 330 N. Broad…
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced temporary lane closures as part of the State Route 400 Express Lanes Project.
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