Policy & Government

State Senator Matt Brass, along with nine other Republican senators, has sponsored a new bill in the Georgia legislature.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene will not be seeking re-election in Georgia's 14th congressional district. Her departure opens up a significant congressional seat for the upcoming election cycle. The article discusses the implications for the district's political future. This focuses on a...

Former U.S. Attorney Sally Yates has publicly endorsed Jason Esteves in the upcoming Georgia gubernatorial primary race. This endorsement signals support from a prominent legal and political figure. Esteves is challenging the incumbent or another candidate for the nomination. The endorsement...

Ahead of Super Tuesday, reports indicate that eight members of Congress and thirty-eight state legislators are facing challenges in their respective races. These challenges represent significant electoral contests within Georgia's political landscape. The results will shape the composition of the...

Augusta commissioners are scheduled to discuss several items during their Tuesday meeting. The agenda includes a $2 million incentive package aimed at accelerating Broad Street construction completion. Commissioners will also review a contract supplement for resurfacing Eisenhower Drive before the...

Georgia's state government reported that net tax collections for December totaled $3.44 billion. This figure represents a 3 percent increase compared to the same month last year. The rise amounts to approximately $101 million more in revenue collected. This data informs the state's overall fiscal...

The Georgia General Assembly is set to begin joint budget hearings next week, pausing the legislative session to hear from agency heads. Governor Brian Kemp is scheduled to speak on his budget proposal, followed by the state economist, Dr. Robert Buschman. Lawmakers will hear presentations from key...

Governor Brian Kemp has formally proposed cutting the state's personal and corporate income tax rates during remarks to the legislature. Kemp's plan aims to reduce the rate from 5.19% to 4.99% in the upcoming session. This proposal signals a major fiscal policy direction for the state government...

Macon-Bibb County has officially awarded $400,000 in grants aimed at violence prevention initiatives. City data indicates that youth homicides have decreased by 60% since 2022. Organizations attribute this positive trend to early intervention programs. The grant distribution represents a concrete...

The Savannah area is actively expanding its water infrastructure capacity. This expansion is necessary to support anticipated future growth in the region. The project is supported by a $500 million appropriation from state lawmakers in 2025. This addresses critical public works and utility...