Governing

6/3/2026 11:07:49 PM

Georgia's 33-cent gas tax holiday expires, jacking up prices per gallon overnight

Georgia’s Gas Tax Suspension Ends, Pump Prices Jump 33 Cents OvernightDrivers across Georgia woke up to a painful surprise at the pump this week as the state’s long-running fuel tax holiday officially...

5/2/2026 1:00:21 AM

Georgia lawmakers consider redrawing maps after Voting Rights Act ruling.

Georgia Rewrites Electoral Maps Following Landmark Voting Rights RulingGeorgia legislators have swiftly moved to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative district maps, acting in direct respon...

4/25/2026 3:18:56 AM

Kingsland tree farms may switch to data centers near Raleigh

Kingsland Tree Farms May Sprout Data Center in Rural GeorgiaA major agricultural operation in southeast Georgia is eyeing a dramatic pivot that would transform sprawling timberlands into the backbone ...

4/17/2026 11:02:40 PM

Georgia's New Law Exposes Lawmakers to Ethics Probes

Georgia Bill Seeks to End Legal Shield for State Lawmakers A controversial bill advancing through Georgia’s legislature would strip state senators and representatives of a long-standing legal prote...

4/1/2026 11:02:16 PM

Georgia lawmakers float sales tax hike to slash homeowner bills

Georgia Senate Unveils Plan to Swap Property Tax for Increased Sales Levy A new legislative proposal in Georgia is sparking a fierce debate over tax fairness. The state Senate has advanced a pl...

4/1/2026 3:16:13 AM

The Final Battle for Georgia's Political Soul Begins

Do or Die: High-Stakes Session Under the Gold DomeThe air is thick with tension and the ticking of the legislative clock. As lawmakers gather beneath the iconic golden roof of the state capitol, a ser...

2/21/2026 4:20:37 PM

McIntosh County Pauses New Development to Rethink Growth Plan

McIntosh County Extends Development Pause Amid Planning OverhaulLocal Leaders Hit Brakes on Major Projects for Additional Six MonthsOfficials in McIntosh County have unanimously voted to prolong a tem...

2/1/2026 4:10:38 AM

Nurses Demand Action: A Healing Profession Under Siege

Georgia Nurses Rally at State Capitol for Protections and SupportHundreds of nurses gathered under the gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol this week, voicing a unified call for legislative action t...

5/13/2026 3:18:59 PM

Emergency tax move tanks state finances forcing immediate cost cuts across essential programs

Unforeseen Tax Policy Triggers Nearly $1.3 Billion Fiscal Gap, Forcing Major Budget CutsA recently implemented state income tax reduction has produced a fiscal shortfall far larger than anticipated, c...

4/29/2026 9:10:19 AM

Warnock sits with front-line crews and residents recovering from Brantley County fires

Senator Warnock Holds Key Discussions in Brantly CountyIn a focused community engagement effort, Senator Raphael Warnock recently traveled to Brantly County for a series of meetings that brought toget...

4/20/2026 11:17:29 PM

Fitz Johnson Clears Hurdle in Key Commission Race

Fitz Johnson Secures Victory in Public Service Commission Residency DisputeIn a decision with significant implications for state regulatory oversight, a formal challenge questioning the residency qual...

4/1/2026 11:02:38 PM

Georgia Ties Student Promotion to Crucial Reading Milestone

Georgia Lawmakers Enact Controversial "Back to Basics" Reading ActIn a late-night session, Georgia's legislature passed a sweeping education bill aimed directly at reversing a persistent decline in el...

4/1/2026 3:16:35 AM

Will Riceboro's bold new plan spark a downtown revival?

Riceboro Leaders Propose Financial Tool for Infrastructure Revitalization Officials in the coastal community are considering a significant fiscal strategy aimed at funding long-awaited infrastr...

3/28/2026 9:12:58 PM

Budget Deal Slashes Over $100 Million from Georgia's Public Universities

Georgia Senate Approves State Budget with Significant Cuts to Higher Education The Georgia Senate passed a $38.5 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a plan that includes a substa...

2/21/2026 4:20:17 PM

Residents Face Steep Utility Hike This Spring

Midway Residents to See Sharp Rise in Water and Sewer Bills This SpringThe city of Midway has announced a significant increase in utility rates, with residents facing a combined water and sewer bill h...

1/27/2026 2:05:05 AM

How Georgia’s New Budget Directly Shapes Your Wallet

Following the Money: A Guide to Tracking Power and InfluenceFor many, the day-to-day actions of a state legislature can seem like a distant, complex web of procedures and jargon. Yet, one principle cu...

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6/11/2026 7:20:21 PM

White House hantavirus and Ebola response raises eyebrows amid COVID stance.

Deadly Pathogens Spike; Public Health Access StrainsRates of hantavirus and Ebola-related exposures are creating a new stress point in the public health landscape. As viral threats surface with growin...

6/11/2026 7:19:50 PM

Socioeconomic inequality physically rewires children's developing brains

Early Life Stress and Child Brain Development Linked to Sleep and Neighborhood EconomicsA growing body of research is redefining our understanding of early childhood development, suggesting that a chi...

6/11/2026 7:19:18 PM

Ebola tests in DRC are faster, yet critical gaps leave cases slipping through

Ebola Testing Advances in DRC, But Gaps Remain CriticalThe ability to test for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen notable improvements in recent months. However, public health expe...