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...
Democrat for governor endorsed by mother who blames daughter’s death on Georgia’s abortion law
ATLANTA — The mother of a woman who blamed Georgia's abortion law for the death of her daughter is backing former state Sen. Jason Esteves in next year's primary campaign for governor. Shanette Williams said Thursday that she trusts the Atlanta Democrat to overturn...
Solar power and data centers a focus for Public Service Commission candidate
Peter Hubbard, the Democrat running for Public Service Commission District 3, speaks with reporters after an Atlanta Press Club debate at the WABE studios in Atlanta, where he was the only PSC candidate to attend, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (Ty Tagami/Capitol Beat)...
State tax revenues rise in September
ATLANTA – Georgia’s net tax collections rose by 1.9% last month compared to September of last year, the state Department of Revenue reported Tuesday. The state collected $3.27 billion in September, up $60.3 million over the same month a year ago. Monthly individual...