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The House of Representatives has concluded 2025 by passing several bills related to economic development, mining regulation, Medicaid restrictions, and agriculture. This year has been notable for the passage of major bills, including House Resolution 1, known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill, and HR 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.  First, the House passed […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced the launch of a public service announcement (PSA) campaign supported by the Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance aimed at protecting consumers from the growing threat of gift card scams.  This campaign is a collaborative effort with attorneys general from 13 other states. It arrives as millions of Americans prepare […]

Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced the Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient (REPAIR) Infrastructure Program Act. Primarily, the bill would reauthorize, rename, and expand the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Reconnecting Communities Program as the REPAIR Infrastructure Program.  The REPAIR Act is expected to build […]

The House of Representatives recently passed Representative Mike Collins' (R-GA) landmark legislation, House Resolution 3898, which is known as the PERMIT Act. The purpose of the bill is to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, streamline review processes, and enhance the efficiency and transparency of permitting under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This bill will have an immediate […]

Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) has announced his formal support for the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes more than $320 million in funding for military projects and installations in Georgia’s First Congressional District. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration and includes funding for: $105 million for Fort Stewart Barracks (extended) […]

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) continues to break with the Republican Party after calling out Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for "breaking his promises" and refusing to move forward with key legislation. Greene first made a statement on X, claiming that Johnson promised conservatives that he would insert key provisions into the National Defense Authorization Act […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that BioTouch, a global healthcare logistics company, will invest $12.5 million to expand two existing facilities in Columbus, creating a combined 480 new jobs in Muscogee County over the next four years. BioTouch is a global provider of healthcare kitting and logistics solutions. Its offerings include custom healthcare kitting, […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has convicted 16 members of the 1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods following a large-scale investigation into violent crimes, drug trafficking, and gang recruitment directed from inside and outside of prison.  Among those convicted was the statewide leader of 1-8 Trey, Jamar Ramsay, who is currently […]

Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and John Curtis (R-UT) have introduced the bipartisan Streamline Transit Projects Act to expedite the completion of transit projects and enhance the transit ridership experience. The legislation aims to assist states in addressing construction challenges commonly associated with traffic congestion and air quality by providing […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an economic development mission to Panama this week, focusing on logistics infrastructure and supply chain operations at the Panama Canal. They will be accompanied by representatives from the Georgia Ports Authority and Georgia Department of Economic Development. Georgia ranks sixth in […]

Attorney General Chris Carr and his Consumer Protection Division are urging Georgians to shop safely this holiday season, being vigilant against scams that could harm their wallets or cause identity theft. The warning from AG Chris Carr states that some retailers will try to lure in customers by deceptively advertising that their merchandise is on […]

Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit has secured a new indictment in Walton County, charging suspects Charline Lashai Gatlin and Ivan Robert Stewart with Racketeering and Theft by Receiving Stolen Property. From April to September 2025, the defendants are alleged to have conspired together to obtain over $130,000 worth […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that Virginia Transformer Corporation will invest $40 million to expand its existing manufacturing facility near Rincon, creating over 400 new jobs in Effingham County.  The Georgia Transformer facility in Rincon specializes in manufacturing custom-designed large power transformers for a wide range of industries, including utilities, data centers, and renewable […]

Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) recently announced that he has secured $2.5 million in community project funding for the Lake Lanier Water Quality Initiative, a regional effort aimed at reducing nutrient pollution and protecting drinking water for millions of Georgians. The project will be led by the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center in partnership with […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that Salesforce, Inc. will invest $15 million to expand its Georgia presence, creating over 250 new jobs in Fulton County by the end of 2028. Salesforce is a global leader in AI-powered Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and a pioneer in trusted, cloud-based technology that helps businesses of every size […]

Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has announced that electrical component and system manufacturer Socomec will invest nearly $10 million in a new facility in Suwanee, bringing 300 new jobs to Gwinnett County. Socomec specializes in power switching, monitoring, conversion, and energy storage, as well as expert services that support several business areas.  The company launched its […]

Chinese ambitions to surpass the United States — quite literally to reach the stars — are at the center of a modern-day Space Race. Over the past several years, China has sought to return humans to the Moon by 2030, having developed prototypes of the necessary rocket, space shuttle, lunar lander, rover, and surface exploration […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will cut flight capacity by 10% for over 40 major airports across the country, including the Hartsfield Jackson Airport in Atlanta, GA. This announcement comes as a response to the prolonged government shutdown, as the FAA simply can’t afford to pay existing workers and hire new ones.  […]