From Pennies to Protests, New Georgia Laws Alter Penalties, Programs and Protections
New state laws took effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways.
Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy
Effective, July 1, 2026, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) officially becomes the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS), marking a significant evolution in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy under one roof.
News
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Robots are Everywhere in Hyundai’s Georgia Plant, but They Can’t Do Everything
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Built on Relationships: How Member Services Supports Georgia's Cities Every Day
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EPA Announces $14 Million in Grants to Revitalize Communities in Georgia
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Georgia Football Alcohol Sales: Seltzer Beats Beer in Record Year
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Sens. Ossoff, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from Toxic Chemicals in Toys
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Raffensperger Announces Primary Runoff Risk Limiting Audit Confirms Accurate Vote Count
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Nearly 8 in 10 Parents Say Summer Disrupts Their Child's Sleep
Recent Features
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The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce the election of three distinguished leaders ...
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Governor Brian Kemp Awarded GMA's Georgia Key Citizen Award
GMA presented Governor Brian P. Kemp with the Georgia Key Citizen Award during GMA’s ...
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General Assembly Concludes Special Session With More Campaign Fodder, Few Results
The 2026 special session of the Georgia General Assembly may be remembered more for ...
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Georgia’s Competitive Edge Starts with Energy
Georgia’s economic success story did not happen by accident. Behind that success is something ...
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Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Millard Choate
Millard Choate, founder of Choate Construction Company, shares why he views the Fostering Success ...
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Legislature Kills Sales Tax for Property Tax Swap
Democrats in the Legislature on Monday closed the door on Republican proposals to implement ...
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Christopher Jones of Secure Records Solutions, My Guide to Sales Philosophy & Action
Christopher Jones, the Chief Problem Solver for Secure Records Solutions, discusses the benefits of being directly involved in sales and how it impacts their daily business operations.
DJ Waller with Georgia Municipal Association, Public Safety & Municipal Government
Senior Governmental Relations Associate with Georgia Municipal Association DJ Waller discusses collaborating with local leaders throughout the state to address public safety and municipal government matters.
Joe Brownlee of Georgia Power, Hurricane Preparation
Georgia Power Regional Director Joe Brownlee discusses the valuable lessons Georgia Power learned from Hurricane Helene and how they are prepared for this year's hurricane season.
Haley Ramey with United Ways of Georgia, New ALICE Data and Expanding 211
United Ways of Georgia Executive Director Haley Ramey discusses statewide initiatives and recent ALICE data release. She also discusses expanding 211 and its impact on communities across the state.
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