THE FUZZY PEACH—7.24.2026—President Trump Visits Marietta—Keisha Lance Bottoms 'Cancels' Small Business—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—7.24.2026—President Trump Visits Marietta—Keisha Lance Bottoms 'Cancels' Small Business—Much More

James Swafford
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July 24, 2026
President Donald Trump Visits Marietta, Slams Jon Ossoff and Praises Mike Collins President Donald Trump visited Marietta, Georgia, to promote his...
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Georgia Republicans Slam Keisha Lance Bottoms for 'Canceling' a Small Business

Georgia Republicans Slam Keisha Lance Bottoms for 'Canceling' a Small Business

James Swafford
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July 20, 2026
Toast on Lenox, a popular Black woman-owned Atlanta restaurant, is now facing boycott calls for recently opening its doors to...
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Burt Jones Visits Coweta County, Touts Conservative Record and Business Background

Burt Jones Visits Coweta County, Touts Conservative Record and Business Background

James Swafford
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May 18, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) made a stop in Coweta County last week to host a meet and greet with...
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'Billionaire Businessman' Rick Jackson Touts Million Dollar Trump Donor Status

'Billionaire Businessman' Rick Jackson Touts Million Dollar Trump Donor Status

Alexa Ryan
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April 13, 2026
Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, who's campaign emphasizes his status as anything but a career politician, touted his $1 million donation...
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Chris Carr Warns Businesses to Comply Gas Tax Suspension or Face Prosecution

Chris Carr Warns Businesses to Comply Gas Tax Suspension or Face Prosecution

James Swafford
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March 30, 2026
As Georgia enters into the second week of its gas tax suspension, Attorney General Chris Carr is warning businesses that...
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Georgia Senate Advances Bills on Homelessness and Business Registration

Georgia Senate Advances Bills on Homelessness and Business Registration

James Swafford
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March 24, 2026
The Georgia Senate Committee on Government Oversight just passed two new bills promising to address the growing issue of homelessness...
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House of Representatives Denounces Antisemitism and Passes Bills on Business and Transportation

House of Representatives Denounces Antisemitism and Passes Bills on Business and Transportation

James Swafford
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June 12, 2025
The House of Representatives moved forward with two resolutions and three new bills. Both resolutions denounce antisemitism, while the bills...
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House of Representatives Passes Bills on Small Businesses and Health and Human Services

House of Representatives Passes Bills on Small Businesses and Health and Human Services

James Swafford
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June 5, 2025
The House of Representatives has moved to pass three new bills on small businesses and health and human services. Specifically,...
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Governor Brian Kemp Works With Georgia Power and Mercedes-Benz to Freeze Rates and Bring Business

Governor Brian Kemp Works With Georgia Power and Mercedes-Benz to Freeze Rates and Bring Business

James Swafford
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May 27, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp continues to focus on Georgia’s economic development. His recent agreement with Georgia Power and his partnership with...
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Georgia Lawmakers Work to Address Small Businesses, Energy, and Civil Rights History

Georgia Lawmakers Work to Address Small Businesses, Energy, and Civil Rights History

James Swafford
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April 22, 2025
Georgia lawmakers have been working to make progress to address multiple issues. The issues are varied and include small business...
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Trump Continues Pro-Small Business Approach, Guts BOI Rules

Trump Continues Pro-Small Business Approach, Guts BOI Rules

Mateo Guillamont
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March 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s Treasury Department recently announced that it will not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information...
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Amazon to Invest $11 Billion in Data Centers in 'Business-Friendly

Amazon to Invest $11 Billion in Data Centers in 'Business-Friendly" Georgia

Javier Manjarres
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January 24, 2025
The State of Georgia continues to outpace most states in the technology sector. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that...
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Brian Kemp Announces 1,400 New Jobs Coming to Jackson County

Brian Kemp Announces 1,400 New Jobs Coming to Jackson County

James Swafford
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August 10, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that global technology company Siemens will create more than 1,400 new jobs with its...
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Rick Jackson Campaign Releases New Televised Ad Telling a Story of Survivorship

Rick Jackson Campaign Releases New Televised Ad Telling a Story of Survivorship

James Swafford
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August 10, 2026
The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign released "Survived," a new and rare sixty-second television ad airing statewide starting today. The...
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Southern Company Reports $2.5 Billion in Profits as Georgia Families Continue to Face Rising Power Bills

Southern Company Reports $2.5 Billion in Profits as Georgia Families Continue to Face Rising Power Bills

Javier Manjarres
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August 6, 2026
Southern Company, the parent company of Georgia Power, last week reported nearly $1.2 billion in net income for the second...
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Agriculture Commissioner Declares Farmers Market Week, Encourages Georgians to Buy Local

Agriculture Commissioner Declares Farmers Market Week, Encourages Georgians to Buy Local

James Swafford
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August 5, 2026
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation designating August 3–9, 2026, as “Georgia Farmers Market Week” in recognition...
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THE FUZZY PEACH—7.31.2026—Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign—Bottoms Criticizes Jackson Supporters—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—7.31.2026—Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign—Bottoms Criticizes Jackson Supporters—Much More

James Swafford
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July 31, 2026
Rick Jackson Launches $87 Million Ad Campaign for Governor’s Race The Rick Jackson for Georgia campaign is placing an initial $87 million...
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The Home Depot Exception: Inside Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Boycott Blindspot

The Home Depot Exception: Inside Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Boycott Blindspot

James Swafford
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July 31, 2026
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic Candidate for Georgia Governor, has historically supported the effort to boycott businesses not aligned with...
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