Jackson launches ad blitz amid fight with Bottoms over economy
ATLANTA — Starting Saturday, Georgians who watch television or go online will likely encounter campaign ads from Rick Jackson, the Republican candidate for governor. The wealthy entrepreneur announced this week that he will spend $87 million on an initial ad buy to...
Kemp touts data centers, calls AI “scary” but essential
Gov. Brian Kemp weighed in on the rush to develop artificial intelligence, calling the technology "scary" while also welcoming data centers to Georgia and criticizing others who would pause their development. "I'm not saying we need a data center in every community...
Okefenokee earns World Heritage site status, but mining concerns persist
ATLANTA — Fresh off the world stage with the departure of FIFA World Cup fans, Georgia is back in the limelight with the listing of the Okefenokee Swamp as an international treasure. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced...
OpenAI to build massive data center near Savannah
ATLANTA — A data center that is expected to consume as much energy as a whole Georgia power plant can produce is to be built for OpenAI at a Savannah-area industrial site, the company announced this week. The tech company says the community and the state will benefit...
Democrats react to Trump visit
ATLANTA — Democrats fired back after President Donald Trump's visit to Georgia where he touted his policies and promoted Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump called Democrats "Dumocrats," and he accused the party of dragging the nation...
Trump travels to Georgia to tout his policies and promote GOP candidates
ATLANTA — President Donald Trump visited Wheeler High School in Cobb County Wednesday to talk about the midterm elections, the impact of his policies on the economy and new tax-advantaged retirement accounts for children created under his administration. He also...
Bankrupt genetic testing company to make payment to Georgia
ATLANTA — The genetic testing company 23andMe gave tens of thousands of Georgians insights into their ancestry and health predispositions. A massive data breach also subjected those Georgians to an invasion of privacy, allowing others an opportunity to see their...
Trump’s speech, declassified documents offer scant support for Georgia election fraud claims
ATLANTA — When President Donald Trump delivered his primetime address about election fraud Thursday, Dana Barrett was watching and ready to take notes. But Barrett, a Fulton County commissioner, did not hear much worth writing down. The Democratic commissioner...