Accused Georgia school shooter enters guilty plea
A Georgia teenager accused of fatally shooting two classmates and two teachers at Apalachee High School in 2024 pleaded guilty Friday.…
Drivers pay more as gas tops $4 nationwide
The U.S. price of a gallon of regular grade gasoline remained above $4 a gallon for the fifth consecutive day on Friday as escalating Middle East tensions and low domestic oil inventories put downward pressure on American fuel supplies.…
Georgia moving fast on new state mental health facility
Groundbreaking on Georgia's first state mental health hospital since the 1960s is planned for November, and it will be operational in 30 months.…
Report: ‘Climate risk scores’ featured on homebuying platforms devalue homes
“Climate risk scores” featured on homebuying platforms such as Zillow and Realtor devalue houses without authority, the matter being further complicated by asset managers with climate agendas having connections to the real estate platforms, a new report from the American Energy Institute and Consumers’ Research claims.…
AG Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and includes $150 million in allowed claims for states.…
Medical watchdog reveals issues with recent medical student reports
Medical watchdog Do No Harm released a report Tuesday that it says shows how the quality of medical students’ reports has deteriorated, becoming more “weak” and more “woke” since letter grades were terminated.…
Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan Improvements Take Effect
SB 556, signed by Governor Kemp in May, raises the maximum account balance for Path2College 529 Plan accounts from $235,000 to $550,000 and removes a state administrative fee.…
MAP MONDAY: Georgia Has Lowest Health Insurance Burden Among Neighboring States
The cost of health insurance continues to eat away at household budgets across the country, but a new analysis shows the financial burden varies dramatically depending on where Americans live.…
June Net Tax Revenues Down 6.8% Due to Fuel Tax Suspension
Monthly comparisons were affected by the recent motor fuel excise tax suspension, which began March 20, 2026, and remained in effect until June 3rd.…
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Georgia DNR: Another Banner Nesting Year for Bald Eagles
This year’s survey of bald eagles nesting in Georgia may have covered less territory than usual. But the results point to a population that is still going strong.…
Georgia Moves Forward on Workforce Pell Implementation
Georgia’s Workforce Pell Grant initiative officially took effect on July 1, allowing short-term, job-focused training programs to become eligible for federal financial aid for the first time. …
12 People Killed, Over 180 Injured During 2026 Independence Day Travel Period
In addition to fatalities, Troopers investigated over 295 traffic crashes across the state, with 15 involving commercial motor vehicles. These crashes resulted in more than 180 injuries.…
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Florida Company Banned from Doing Business in Georgia Under Court Order, $1 Million Set Aside for Consumers
A Florida-based company is permanently prohibited from conducting business in Georgia after a court order secured by the Georgia Attorney General's Office.…
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Bitcoin Company Voluntarily Surrenders Georgia License
A cryptocurrency company headquartered in metro Atlanta has surrendered its Georgia money transmitter license after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving customers with pending transactions or unclaimed funds facing deadlines to pursue reimbursement.…
Georgia preparing for additional SNAP costs
Georgia is prepared to incur additional administrative fees for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and its high error rate gives the state more time to begin paying part of the benefit costs.…
Kemp Announces Fourth Round of Rural Site Development Grants
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Georgia Ranks 32nd in ‘Most Independent States’ Study
Despite regularly earning high marks for business climate and economic development, Georgia ranked among the nation's least independent states in a new study measuring financial, economic and personal self-sufficiency.…
Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Awards $165,000 to 18 Historic Sites Across Georgia
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded $165,000 in grants for historic preservation projects in Georgia.…
Former Georgia Cub Scout Leader Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Child Pornography
A former Cub Scout leader and baseball and football coach was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sex abuse videos on the Kik messaging application. …
Georgia Drivers Should Add Emergency Contact Information to License
DDS is urging residents to add emergency contact information to their driver’s license or state ID record, giving law enforcement and medical personnel a faster way to notify loved ones during emergencies.…
