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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Lt. Gov.-elect Josh McLaurin says he wants to work with Republicans on health care and affordability, even as their narrow majority in the state Senate could complicate the incoming Democratic leadership’s agenda. In an exclusive, post-election interview, McLaurin pointed to Medicaid...
Shine My Crown celebrates the Black women who made their mark in the 2026 elections, securing victories and breaking barriers across the country. Each day, we spotlight one of these remarkable leaders, sharing the stories, experiences and determination that shaped their journeys. Their achievements represent more than individual victories; they are opening doors, expanding possibilities and creating a path for generations of women to come.
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp announced three judicial appointments to courts in the Middle Judicial Circuit and Muscogee County. ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial appointments: the Honorable Paul K. Cook to the Superior Court of the Middle Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy created by the passage of HB 1215 (Act 450) during the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly; the Honorable David Ranieri to the State Court of Muscogee County, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Andy Prather; and Alex Shalishali to the State Court of Muscogee County, filling the vacancy created by the passage of HB 1258 (Act 661) during the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly.
LOWNDES CO. — Georgia officials named the county’s DUI Accountability Court a Model Court for 2027–2029. LOWNDES COUNTY, GEORGIA – The Lowndes County DUI Accountability Court has been selected by the Council of Accountability Court Judges (CACJ) as a Model Court for the State of Georgia for 2027–2029, recognizing the program’s exceptional commitment to treatment, accountability, public safety, and long-term recovery.
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Six unusual state driving laws remain on the books, including New Jersey's ban on drivers pumping their own gas and Washington's rule against embracing while driving.
Keisha Sean Waites, elected Georgia's insurance commissioner on Tuesday 3 November, told WSB-TV on Friday that her first priority for her first 100 days is banning credit scores and ZIP codes from the calculation of insurance risk and premiums. "Those things have nothing to do with calculating your risk as it relates to your insurance premiums," she said. She said she would work with Georgia lawmakers on it.
Georgia’s highest point sits at 4,784 feet, and you can reach the top on a paved path just 0.6 miles long. I love that. Big view, small effort, no bragging required. It gets better. One mountain in this lineup lets you drive almost to the top, then climb painted stairs covered in family graffiti.
One Savannah brunch spot thickens its gravy with cornstarch instead of flour. That tiny kitchen choice makes the gravy a potential gluten-free option, though the biscuits and preparation methods also need to be checked. I love that kind of quiet thoughtfulness. Across Georgia, morning kitchens are pulling off tricks like...
Georgia's Department of Economic Development recently reported that the State posted its second consecutive record year for business investment in fiscal year 2026. The Global Commerce team supported 436 new locations and expansions , representing roughly $35.2 billion in investment, up from $26.3 billion the year before, including an estimated 25,300 new jobs. Seventy-five percent of those projects were outside the 10-county Atlanta metro region. The Port of Savannah closed out its second busiest year on record in 2025 , handling nearly 5.7 million TEUs, trailing only 2022. The Georgia Ports Authority is in the process of expansion, with a new inland rail terminal set to open later this year. The headlines have covered the growth well. What they've missed is what this growth looks like from the closing table. For attorneys, the practical consequence is that deals in these markets now start earlier and carry more moving parts. Clients in these markets are counting on counsel to set expectations, sequence the work, and flag problems before they become delays. Looking ahead, deals in Georgia's secondary markets are likely to be shaped by three forces: whether the lenders and other professionals involved have the capacity to take on the work,
The wait is nearly over for Georgia’s waterfowl hunters as duck season prepares to take flight Saturday, Nov. 21, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). In addition, youth, active-duty military, and veterans can enjoy a special early hunting opportunity Nov. 14-15, 2026.
Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms, the first Black woman in American history to be elected governor, spoke at a place of worship renowned as “America’s Freedom Church.”
This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet focused on education. The “blue wave” that swept Democrats into office across the country was accompanied by notable wins on measures that would provide additional funding for child care and prekindergarten. Several newly elected officials...
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announced today the appointment of Clint Peacock to WRD Chief of Fisheries. Peacock is a 15-year employee of the division, most recently serving as Assistant Chief of the Fisheries Management Section. As chief, Peacock’s responsibilities will include coordinating and managing the statewide fisheries program, development of fisheries management budget, and supervision of Georgia’s public fishing areas. Additionally, he will oversee the drafting of fishing regulations statewide. “I look forward to the experience and knowledge that Clint Peacock will bring to this role as Chief of the Fisheries Management Section,” said Chris Harper, WRD Division Director. “His years of service has more than prepared him to be a leader and continue to move the Fisheries section forward with the great work they are doing.” Clint Peacock joined WRD as a Fisheries Biologist at the Go Fish Education Center in 2011. There he oversaw hatchery production of a variety of species, helped maintain the aquariums, and assisted with several statewide projects. Following a promotion to Assistant Chief in 2020, his day-to-day work has focused on the administration of the Fisheries Management Section. This includes overseeing the Section budget, serving as federal aid
Atlanta-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s political landscape underwent a seismic shift on Election Day, ushering in national history, a sweeping blue wave across the executive branch, and a newly divided state government under the Gold Dome. Leading the wave was former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms,...
Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms is tapping some of the same leaders who helped her find her footing at City Hall to do the same at the Georgia Capitol. Why it matters: Over the next eight weeks, Bottoms must simultaneously learn the government she's inheriting, build the government she wants and keep the existing government humming along. When she takes office in January, Bottoms will become Georgia's first Democratic governor in more than 20 years. She has a team of familiar faces and big names to help. Zoom in: Named Georgia's Promise , the transition initiative is a mix of public and private sector leaders. It includes: Rashad Taylor, a former state lawmaker and former Bottoms senior adviser Jon Keen, Bottoms' former chief operating officer for Atlanta who now works in clean energy Richard Cox, a longtime Delta Air Lines senior executive and another former City Hall COO Carmen Chubb, Bottoms' former chief of staff and a 25-year veteran of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Vicki Palmer, a retired Coca-Cola Enterprises executive who chaired Bottoms' 2017-18 mayoral transition Carter Center board chair and former state Sen. Jason Carter, Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank, filmmaker Tyler Perry and former Walgreens Boots
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — An attorney from Dougherty County has been appointed to serve as a judge on the State Court of Muscogee County. The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners offered their congratulations to County Attorney Alex Shalishali on his appointment Monday, Nov. 9. Shalishali is one of three appointees announced by Governor Brian Kemp. He will fill a new judgeship established by House Bill 1258 in the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly.
(The Center Square) – Data center companies interested in Georgia will have a new Democratic-majority Public Service Commission and a governor who wants to take a closer look at their development. The data center boom has not shown signs of slowing down, with five new Development of Regional Impact filings in October alone, according to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The latest, filed Oct. 29, is a 1.5-million-square-foot facility situated on 235 acres in Fulton County's Union City. Georgia Conservation Voters and its affiliated PAC, Georgia Conservation Voters Action Fund, poured $4.3 million in two election cycles for Democratic Public Service Commission candidates, the organization said. Democrat Peter Hubbard won a July 2025 special election, ousting Fitz Johnson, who was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to serve the remainder of the term of Chuck Eaton, who was appointed to the Fulton County Superior Court, according to election results from the Georgia Secretary of State. Hubbard defeated Johnson again on Tuesday and was elected to a full term. Democrat Sheila Edwards won an open seat on Tuesday by defeating Republican Josh Tolbert. Hubbard and Edwards join Democrat Alicia Johnson, who was also elected in July 2025 by defeating long-time commissioner
Biscuits, burgers and bragging rights: Northeast Georgia, it’s time to vote! NORTHEAST GEORGIA — Around here, people take their biscuits seriously. Their barbecue, too. And don't even think about telling someone their favorite mountain town isn't the prettiest. We may be friendly folks, but when it comes to hometown favorites, we have our opinions. Now's your chance to put t…
