Elementary and middle school cellphone bans proving popular, as debate moves to high schools
ATLANTA — A mandatory cellphone ban could be coming for all public high schools in Georgia after the positive outcomes reported by schools that have already implemented such policies. A new state law will require every public elementary and middle school in the state...
U.S. Senate plan to reopen government could throttle a booming new industry
ATLANTA — If Congress ultimately approves the legislation that the U.S. Senate adopted Monday to end the government shutdown, it could throttle the multibillion dollar hemp consumables industry. A provision tucked into the nearly 400-page appropriations bill would...
Government food program to begin disbursing Tuesday in Georgia, at two-thirds the normal amount
ATLANTA — The one in eight Georgians who rely on food stamps to put meals on the table will start receiving their money on Tuesday. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) said recipients who were supposed to receive deposits to their electronic benefit...
Some disruptions at Hartsfield-Jackson amid shutdown
ATLANTA — Hundreds of flights in and out of Atlanta were cancelled or delayed Monday amid the ongoing government shutdown. At 41 days, this shutdown was longer by nearly a week than the prior record of 35 days set during President Donald Trump's first term. Last week,...
State tax revenues rise in October
ATLANTA – Georgia’s net tax collections rose by 6.9% last month compared to October of last year, accelerating ahead of percentage gains the prior two months, according to new state figures reported Friday. October net collections exceeded $2.7 billion. That was less...
In about face, Trump administration tells Georgia it will fully fund food program for the hungry
ATLANTA — The federal government said Friday that it will comply with a judge's order to issue full benefits for this month to its food assistance program for low-income households. In a letter to state directors of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or...
Flights trimmed at Atlanta and other major airports as government shutdown drags on
ATLANTA — Airlines flying to and from Atlanta have begun trimming flights in reaction to a federal mandate that stems from the government shutdown. The order from the Federal Aviation Administration, which applies only to domestic flights, was triggered by "increased...
Georgia economy suffers from lack of financial aid for low-income students, advocates argue
ATLANTA — Nearly every state in the country gives college students financial aid based on financial need. Georgia is among the two that do not. Advocates who want to see that changed contend the policy is harming the economy by reducing the number of college students...