Agriculture

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced an amendment to the State of Emergency Order issued last week to include waiving penalties for the use of off-road "dyed" diesel, providing further relief to Georgia's truckers and farmers.   Was this decision made unilaterally? Gov. Kemp made this announcement in consultation with Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA), Speaker […]

Representative Clay Fuller (R-GA) recently joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  and local community leaders in announcing a $6 million federal investment through brownfield funding across Northwest Georgia.  What is this funding for? This federal investment will support the revitalization of previously polluted or blighted sites in communities across Northwest Georgia. This will create new […]

NEW POLL: Rick Jackson Leads Keisha Lance Bottoms Outside of the Margin of Error A new YouGov survey shows Rick Jackson leading Keisha Lance Bottoms 47% to 44% among likely Georgia voters, a lead outside the poll's margin of error. The survey of 3,073 likely voters was conducted September 15-18 and carries a margin of error […]

Today in Canton, Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for Governor of Georgia, was joined by farmers at Cagle Farms to unveil the "Georgia Grown, Georgia Strong" action plan to support agriculture, Georgia's number one industry, and the families who feed our state.  What are the main objectives of the Georgia Grown, Georgia Strong action plan? […]

Keisha Lance Bottoms Conceals Client List and Attacks Rick Jackson for Data Center Investment Yesterday, Keisha Lance Bottoms, after calling on all gubernatorial candidates to disclose their income sources, declined to provide the list of clients who have paid her firm up to $1 million since leaving the Biden administration. This took place at a press […]

After successfully pushing the Trump Administration, Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) announced $12 million in Federal funding to renourish Tybee Island’s beaches and protect the shoreline.  How did this issue come to Georgia’s senators' attention? According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, after Federal funding cuts, the Trump Administration’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]

Georgia Republicans Honor the Memory of Charlie Kirk One Year After His Assassination Georgia Republicans united today to honor the life and memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, one year after his assassination. The co-founder of Turning Point USA was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. Key […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the State of Georgia $499,385,000 in infrastructure grants to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. How will these infrastructure grants be used? This funding comes in the form of grants to strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure […]

Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation recognizing September as the start of “Georgia Grown Apple Season,” celebrating Georgia apple growers, orchard families, and the start of one of the state’s most beloved agricultural seasons.  How is Commissioner Tyler J Harper calling on Georgians to participate? Through the Georgia Grown program, the […]

New Poll: Jon Ossoff Losing Ground as Mike Collins Gains Support According to a new poll from Insider Advantage, Georgia’s Senate Race is tightening up as Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) gains support against Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). The new poll shows Sen. Ossoff with 50% and Rep. Collins with 43%. In July, the Senator’s support was 6% higher, which […]

Today, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning the public about a fraudulent event being promoted as the “2026 GATE Atlanta Vendor & Artisan Market,” advertised for August 21–23, 2026, at the Atlanta State Farmers’ Market (ASFM) in Forest Park.  What are the details of this scam? The event, which is advertised on Facebook, appears […]

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper signed a proclamation designating August 3–9, 2026, as “Georgia Farmers Market Week” in recognition of National Farmers Market Week. This week also marks the important role that farmers markets play in supporting Georgia farmers, consumers, and local communities.  What does Georgia’s Farmers Market sector look like? Georgia is home […]

President Donald Trump Visits Marietta, Slams Jon Ossoff and Praises Mike Collins President Donald Trump visited Marietta, Georgia, to promote his economic policies and campaign for Georgia Republicans heading into the midterm elections. President Trump first slammed Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for being out of touch with Georgians and being far more aligned with congressional Democrats. The President […]

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR), calling for protections for American specialty crop producers as the bilateral negotiations of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue.  How have specialty crop producers been affected? As produce imports from Mexico continue to rise, American farmers face strong competitive […]

Georgia Republicans Mourn the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham Georgia Republican lawmakers are mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away following a brief and sudden illness. Georgia Republicans are mourning Sen. Graham as a patriot and highly influential public servant who dedicated 31 years of his life to serving in Congress. Send news […]

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), alongside Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), is introducing bipartisan legislation to establish an office of water supply, water conservation, and drought resiliency within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. How will this office assist communities with their water supply? The new office will help communities meet their long-term water needs and address […]

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper recently announced the arrest of suspect Robert James Hester, following a joint investigation by the Georgia Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement Division (GDA-LE), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, and Peach County SWAT. What was the point of the investigation? The investigation initially […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) announced a new round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) operated by the OneGeorgia Authority, totaling $7.8 million for ten local projects across the state.  How much has the State invested in total? With this latest round of grants, the State of Georgia has invested $28 million into […]