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...
Georgia begins COVID-19 vaccination
ATLANTA — Local health departments are giving COVID-19 shots while supplies last, with more vaccine expected to arrive next week. The Georgia Department of Public Health began vaccinating after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new COVID-19...
House Republicans consider more funding for public health
ATLANTA — Public health services save Georgia money and heartache, but funding has failed to keep up with costs and recent federal cutbacks put the state at a crossroads, lawmakers heard from advocates and experts Tuesday. Expiring federal dollars from the COVID-19...
Data centers and electrification of transportation driving energy demand in Georgia
ATLANTA — Data centers gulp massive amounts of power, and that insatiable thirst is driving new production and distribution of natural gas supply, experts said at a legislative hearing Monday. A special House subcommittee heard from industry insiders involved in the...