Georgia Tech, UGA make list of top-10 public universities
ATLANTA - Georgia has landed two of its universities among the ranks of the top-10 public universities in the nation. Georgia Tech is third in rankings platform Niche's rankings of the 10 best public universities, while the University of Georgia placed ninth on the...
Tort reform fight returning to General Assembly
ATLANTA - After years on the back burner in the General Assembly, tort reform promises to be front and center when Georgia lawmakers convene in January for the 2024 legislative session. Gov. Brian Kemp signaled his intention to push for changes in the state's civil...
State awards first grants under new rural housing program
ATLANTA - The state awarded nearly $8.4 million in infrastructure grants to five local government applicants Friday, the first round of awards through a rural workforce housing initiative Gov. Brian Kemp announced during his State of State address last January. The...
Report: special grand jury in Georgia election case wanted more indictments
ATLANTA - If the special grand jury Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis assembled to investigate illegal interference in Georgia's 2020 presidential election had gotten its way, the case would have cast an even broader net than last month's indictment. The...
Board of Regents OKs ‘major ask’ in university system budget
ATLANTA - The University System of Georgia is taking advantage of a strong state economy by seeking a $385.4 million increase in its fiscal 2024 mid-year budget. With the state sitting on a massive budget surplus, Gov. Brian Kemp has given state agencies permission to...
Georgia declared federal disaster area following Hurricane Idalia
ATLANTA - President Joe Biden declared Georgia a federal disaster area late Thursday, freeing up federal aid for recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. Gov. Brian Kemp formally submitted a request Wednesday for a disaster declaration covering 30...
Pratt Industries expanding in Georgia
ATLANTA - A Georgia-based recycled paper and packaging company will build a new production facility in the portion of Warner Robins in Peach County, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday. Pratt Industries will invest more than $120 million in the project, which will...
State senator renews call for special session on Trump indictment
ATLANTA - Freshman state Sen. Colton Moore renewed his call Thursday for a special session of the General Assembly to investigate, defund, and potentially impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for pushing to indict former President Donald Trump. "I...