Georgians react to Instagram “PG-13” rating policy
ATLANTA — When Meta announced this week that it will implement a filter to make Instagram safe for children, it drew reactions somewhere between skeptical and cynical among Georgians who want to rein in the platform. The social media company said Tuesday that it would...
Legislators hear more about changing Georgia election law
ATLANTA — State lawmakers wrapped up another marathon hearing on Georgia's election procedures Thursday, ahead of possible legislative changes next year. The House election procedures committee took four hours to hear presentations in Americus from nearly a dozen...
Federal appeals court issues order against plaintiff in Coffee County election lawsuit
ATLANTA — A voting rights advocate and longtime city commissioner in Coffee County suffered a loss this week in a federal lawsuit she was pursuing against election officials after she was arrested for helping voters during the contest between Donald Trump and Joe...
Democrat for governor collects endorsement from Jason Carter
ATLANTA — Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter has thrown his support behind Jason Esteves in his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor ahead of next year's election. "He’s the new generation of leadership that Georgia needs, and he still...
More students graduating from Georgia public colleges, universities
ATLANTA — The number of students who earn a degree at a public college or university in Georgia keeps rising. Enrollment has been rising, too, but that is not the only reason for the increasing graduation rates at the University System of Georgia. Enrollment has gone...
Interim president named for Valdosta State University
ATLANTA — William R. "Bill" Crowe, a longtime college administrator with experience at the University of Georgia and at public colleges in several other states, will take over as the interim president of Valdosta State University in January. University System of...
Georgia seats new state senator
ATLANTA — Jason Dickerson, the Cherokee County businessman who won a special election last month to fill a vacate state Senate seat, swore his oath of office Tuesday. The lifelong Cherokee County resident took over Senate District 21 during a ceremony at the county...
Another Republican joins race to succeed Raffensperger as state elections chief
ATLANTA — The Republican primary to select Georgia's next Secretary of State just gained another challenger as former Democrat-turned-Republican Vernon Jones entered the race. Jones, who has served in local and state elective office, announced Monday that he is...
Doctors warn cost-cutting strategy could force them from independent practice
ATLANTA — An initiative by insurance companies to reduce high-cost doctor visits could cause physicians to abandon private practice and work for big hospital chains, independent practitioners are warning. They say the trend could drive up patient costs. Cigna...