Georgia State Lawmakers Abandon Redistricting Effort
Republican leaders in the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia state Senate have said they will not move forward with redrawing the state’s political maps during the special legislative session that began Wednesday. Their decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges and uncertainty surrounding recent court rulings on…
The Sideline Stars: Celebrating Georgia’s Favorite Mascots on National Mascot Day
National Mascot Day is being celebrated on Wednesday, giving fans across the country a chance to recognize the colorful characters that have become central to sports teams, schools, and local communities. Observed every year on June 17, the day highlights how mascots help create school…
Georgia Republicans Refuse to Redraw Congressional Map Despite Trump’s Push
Georgia Republicans have chosen not to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special legislative session, resisting pressure from Donald Trump for a broad redistricting effort after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act. The decision marks a more cautious approach…
Georgia Rejects Trump-Backed Burt Jones as ‘MAGA’ Mike Defeats Dooley
Georgia Republicans delivered a major setback to President Donald Trump on Tuesday by rejecting his preferred candidate in the state’s Republican governor runoff. Voters chose businessman Rick Jackson over Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, who had received endorsements from both Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Jackson was ahead by five percentage…
Georgia Is Rapidly Losing Farmland. Can a State Conservation Fund Help Save It?
Georgia lawmakers have approved $2 million for the first year of the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund, a new program designed to help protect farmland from being converted into housing developments, warehouses, data centers, industrial projects, and other non-agricultural uses. Farm landowners from across Georgia have already applied…
U.S.-Iran Deal Raises Big Questions While Trump Concludes G7 Summit and Georgia Primary Results Emerge
The United States and Iran have reportedly reached an agreement to end the war, but the actual text of the deal has not been made public. The secrecy surrounding the agreement has created fresh questions in Washington and beyond. Israel has not been allowed…
National Bank of Georgia Leaves Key Interest Rate Unchanged
The National Bank of Georgia kept its key monetary policy rate unchanged at 8.25% during its June 2026 meeting. The decision reflects the central bank’s cautious approach as inflation remains above target while the economy continues to show strong growth. Inflation Remains Above Central Bank Target Georgia’s headline inflation rose…
With Georgia Leaning Toward Russia, Former President Calls for Fresh U.S. Engagement
As Washington tries to move the risk of a broader conflict with Iran into the background through diplomacy, Georgia is urging Western leaders not to lose focus on the Caucasus. The small but strategically important country sits just north of Iran and has become increasingly significant…
Rep. Mike Collins Wins Georgia GOP Runoff in Senate Race
Rep. Mike Collins has won the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia, according to a projection from NBC News, officially setting the stage for a major general election battle against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. The Georgia Senate race is expected to become one of the most closely watched and…