Savannah is attempting to revitalize its local film industry by focusing on independent productions. This pivot comes after a slump in big-budget studio filming following recent industry strikes. Local officials are introducing new rebate tiers specifically designed to attract these smaller-scale...

A prominent Midtown office tower recently completed a $245 million refinancing transaction. This financial move is interpreted as a signal regarding investor sentiment in Atlanta's commercial real estate sector. The story analyzes economic trends within a major asset class. It meets the $1M+...

Georgia's lawmakers are reconvening for the second year of their 158th legislative session. The session is expected to focus on issues central to each party's base ahead of the state's 2026 midterm elections. Democrats are aiming to leverage recent special election successes to regain political...

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta has announced the allocation of $11.7 million in funding. This capital is designated to support the creation and rehabilitation of 1,900 affordable housing units. The funding will benefit projects located across the region, including several within Georgia....

Qualifying has officially opened for the special election to fill the vacant 14th Congressional District seat. The election is scheduled to take place on March 10. This filing period marks the formal start of the process to select a replacement representative. The list details all candidates who...

Seth Clark, former Macon-Bibb County Mayor Pro Tempore and Commissioner, has officially announced his candidacy for Georgia Lieutenant Governor. This announcement followed his recent resignation from the Macon-Bibb County Commission. Clark is seeking the Democratic nomination for the statewide...

Protests are expanding across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Demonstrations are taking place throughout the region on Sunday. The protests are a direct response to the circumstances surrounding Good's death earlier...

The Georgia General Assembly has commenced its 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on opening day. Lawmakers are prioritizing agendas centered on affordability measures and potential tax cuts this session. Several legislators are using this session to advance platforms ahead of the upcoming...

The Georgia House and Senate chambers have recently completed a significant renovation project. The construction effort reportedly cost $22 million. The work involved detailed restoration of historic elements within the State Capitol building. This concerns the physical infrastructure and...

The city of Roswell has approved a moratorium on the construction of new data centers. The decision was made on the same night that newly elected leaders took their oaths of office. This action reflects ongoing local debate regarding the impact of data centers on the community. The moratorium is...

Lobbyists and residents gathered at the Georgia Capitol as lawmakers returned for the second year of the biennial session. Organizations like the ACLU encouraged residents to 'Pack the Capitol' to directly engage with legislators. Bills that were dormant since the previous session are now...

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