Bottoms proposes housing fund, free technical and community college
ATLANTA — Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms pitched more proposals to help Georgians cover major expenses in her bid to be the state's next governor. Last week, the Democrat and her Republican opponent, businessman Rick Jackson, touted their affordability...
Most Georgia school districts graduated at least nine out of 10 students
ATLANTA — The public high school on-time graduation rate continued its nearly nonstop rise last school year, reaching an 88.5% statewide rate, the Georgia Department of Education announced Monday. That is more than a percentage point higher than the statewide...
Thune says GOP still backs spending to support Collins campaign
ATLANTA — Republican leaders rallied behind U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff Friday, after a news report that the GOP was moving money to other states to support candidates thought to be more competitive. "I wouldn't be here if I...
In Georgia’s race for governor, focus shifts to farms
ATLANTA — Pledging to fight for farmers, Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his plan to support Georgia's agricultural industry as the sector gets squeezed by rising prices for diesel, fertilizer and other essentials. "I want our farmers to know that as governor I will...
Georgia still tops for business
ATLANTA — It might not be a lucky number, but Georgia's political leaders are celebrating the state's ranking as the top location for corporate expansions for the 13th year in a row. The designation was based on a survey of 50 corporate site selection consultants...
New study: people in Georgia struggle more to pay for food and healthcare
ATLANTA — New research from a Georgetown University policy organization reports that people in Georgia are struggling more than the nation as a whole to pay for food and healthcare. The new Family Economic Well-Being Index, out Thursday, reports that more than a...
Handful of noncitizens accused of voting in Georgia
ATLANTA — After federal prosecutors charged three noncitizens with voting illegally in Georgia, the man who oversees voting in the state pointed to an audit he ordered four years ago. Last week, the U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta announced that three people from...
Major tire company to expand in northwest Georgia
ATLANTA — A global leader in tire production will invest $1.2 billion to expand in Georgia, bringing 1,000 jobs by 2033, according to Gov. Brian Kemp's office. "This historic investment will expand Pirelli's footprint with roughly five times more positions than they...