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Great Dane honored by the Georgia General Assembly

post Reading Time: < 1 minute Great Dane is being recognized by the Georgia General Assembly in commemoration of the company’s 125th anniversary. “We are deeply honored to receive such prestigious commendations from the Georgia General Assembly,” said …

First Amendment group flags troubling bills from 2025 Georgia legislative session

Several bills passed during Georgia’s 2025 legislative session threaten free speech and government transparency, according to the Georgia First Amendment Foundation. In its annual legislative wrap-up, the foundation highlighted more than two dozen …

Georgia Democrats press GOP on culture-war issues

ATLANTA — Grassroots Democrats in Georgia and across the country have spent the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term imploring their elected officials to be more aggressive in their opposition to the Republican president. That message may be …

Georgia Lawmakers Get Unfinished Business as Homework

Share Georgia lawmakers will be focusing this summer and fall on some unfinished business left over from this year’s General Assembly session. House Speaker Jon Burns Thursday announced the creation of three “blue-ribbon” study committees that will …

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to sign lawsuit reform package

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will add another notch to his belt of legislative victories on Monday when he signs the state’s historic attempt to rein in what his supporters call frivolous and excessive jury awards. Kemp will …

Georgia Democrats press the GOP on culture-war issues

They’d grown tired of debating various culture-war bills that will likely be campaign fodder for GOP lawmakers running in statewide primaries next year to prove their Republican bona fides. ExploreDemocratic leaders break with party on bill banning gender- …

As EBT fraud leaves families struggling, one Georgia lawmaker says the crisis hits home for her as she pushes for action

Rep. Patty Marie Stinson says the fraud crisis hits close to home as someone who used to rely on SNAP benefits. GEORGIA, USA — For six months, families across Central Georgia have turned to 13WMAZ, desperate for answers. Their food stamp benefits, meant to …

Georgia Supreme Court hears Sapelo Island zoning

The Future of Georgia Politics is Now: Knowa De Baraso

Support Atlanta’s Trusted News Source Support local, independent journalism with The Atlanta Voice and help us keep Atlanta’s stories alive. During his visit to the studio inside The Atlanta Voice office, De Baraso (above) laughed, smiled, and shared …

Constitution in focus as Georgia Supreme Court hears Sapelo Island case

The special election sought to repeal a local zoning ordinance adopted by the McIntosh County Commission in 2023 that allowed bigger residences on the sparsely populated barrier island about an hour south of Savannah. Sapelo residents want to “preserve and …

Georgia Supreme Court hears Sapelo Island zoning dispute

Raw video of Sapelo Island oral arguments in the Georgia Supreme Court on April 16, 2025. ATLANTA - The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments from both sides on Wednesday morning in a case that could have major implications for land rights on Sapelo Island …

Georgia Supreme Court reviews legal limits on gun carry for adults under age 21

Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia—delivered to your inbox five times a week. ATLANTA – Nearly 200 years of legal precedent should not apply to a 20-year-old man who wants to carry a gun, his …

Georgia lawmakers, advocates call for change in Georgia State Patrol pursuits after innocent driver killed

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A law enforcement chase that led to a deadly crash in Atlanta’s Little Five Points neighborhood has advocates demanding change. A deadly Georgia State Patrol (GSP) pursuit on Monday took the life of an uninvolved driver, …

Georgia Supreme Court reexamining dad’s murder conviction in shaken baby death

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia’s highest court is considering whether to grant a new trial to a man convicted more than 20 years ago of killing his infant son, a case now challenged by evolving medical science. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of …

Georgia Supreme Court considers legal restrictions on gun carry for adults under 21

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Sapelo referendum heads to Georgia Supreme Court

Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia—delivered to your inbox five times a week. Attorneys for McIntosh County will appear before the Georgia Supreme Court Wednesday to argue they rightfully thwarted …

Georgia state rep. pleads guilty in Atlanta DUI case involving cyclist

ATLANTA — State Rep. Devan Seabaugh, of Marietta, entered a guilty plea for a 2024 case where he was accused of driving under the influence in Atlanta and hitting a bicyclist. The case, which was investigated by the Georgia State Patrol in August, saw …

Ending the 2025 Georgia Legislative Session

Steve West Announces Candidacy for Georgia State Senate District 21​

Share Steve West, a conservative Republican, business owner, and Cherokee County Commissioner, has announced his campaign for Georgia State Senate District 21. The seat is currently held by Senator Brandon Beach, who is stepping down after being appointed …

DUPLEXITY Set to Make a Splash with New Single 'Waveless Tide'

DUPLEXITY Dives into New Horizons with their Latest Single "Waveless Tide" – Release Set for April 18th, 2025, with Live Performance at LAUNCH Music Festival! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Legislation supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and child rights advocates will reform the state’s youth justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan victory for children’ …

4/20 For Freedom: Last Prisoner Project and Ben & Jerry’s Call on Governors to Grant Cannabis Clemency

The Fight for Cannabis Justice This 4/20 Just Got a Little Bit Sweeter WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As in years past, this 4/20, cannabis businesses will rack up sales, public figures will use their …

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s 2025 Economic Outlook to Feature Keynote by Veteran Political Strategist Mike Madrid

MARINA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Racial polarization, eroding confidence in institutions, and widening gaps in ideology, class, and education: Whether you see what’s happening in our country as turmoil or transition …

HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fifth of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island. …

Statement on the Departure of Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka from the NCUA Board

SNELLVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) acknowledges the departure of former NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka with appreciation for their service and …

E&I Cooperative Services Releases 2025 State of Higher Education Procurement Industry Report

Timely analysis examines the complex challenges facing procurement professionals in higher education JERICHO, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, nonprofit sourcing …

Supreme Court Declines Cannabis Case; DOJ Faces Escalating Scrutiny Over Prosecutorial Misconduct

Lucas Sirois followed Maine law—but federal prosecutors continue pursuit, potentially violating DOJ funding limits and wasting taxpayer resources. AUGUSTA, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development …

Napa Firewise Expands Wildfire Protection Across Napa County Amid Federal Funding Shifts

Napa Nonprofit treats over 3,500 acres of hazardous fuels through diversified support from CAL FIRE, PG&E, local partners, and private donors NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With federal wildfire funding in flux and …

Savannah Resident Appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Labor Official Tapped to Help Lead National Workforce Development Efforts SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Ga., has been appointed to serve as the …

Elected Officials and Silicon Valley Nonprofits Hold 'Save Medicaid' Rally to Fight Impending Budget Cuts

Zoe Lofgren, Sam Liccardo and Silicon Valley nonprofits rally to fight for Medicaid SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRxDigital, Inc. will host a press conference and community rally to oppose impending cuts to …

North Carolina U.S. House District Targeted with the Most DOGE Cuts in the Nation

According to new data from the Center for American Progress, N.C. House District 4 has more pending cuts than any other U.S. House District in the nation. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina’s U.S. …

NEWS RELEASE: HAWAI‘I MARCH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 2.9 PERCENT

    STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI   RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS DIVISION   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   JAMES …

Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division Secures Key Victories for Energy Infrastructure

Unleashing American Energy was one of President Donald J. Trump’s first actions, and it includes infrastructure like pipelines and oil and gas export facilities. Recently, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) secured …

Afghan National Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Firearms in Connection with Plot to Conduct ISIS-Inspired Election Day ...

Abdullah Haji Zada, 18, a native and citizen of Afghanistan and U.S. lawful permanent resident, pleaded guilty today to a criminal information charging him with knowingly receiving, attempting to receive, and conspiring to receive a firearm and ammunition …

Department of Justice Prevails in Landmark Antitrust Case Against Google

Today the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice prevailed in its second monopolization case against Google. In United States et al. v. Google, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia held that Google violated antitrust law by …

Iranian National Indicted for Operating Online Marketplace Offering Fentanyl and Money Laundering Services

A federal grand jury has charged Behrouz Parsarad, an Iranian national, for his role as the founder and operator of Nemesis Market, a dark web marketplace for illegal drugs and criminal cyber-services, such as stolen financial information, fraudulent …

Comer & Stefanik Launch Investigation into Harvard’s Flagrant Disregard for Civil Rights Laws Despite Receiving Enormous ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), the Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, today announced an investigation into Harvard University’s lack of …

Truth in Accounting Releases New Video Exposing the True State of U.S. Finances

Hosted by former co-CEO of Progressive Insurance and Truth in Accounting board member, Chuck Chokel CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released a compelling new video featuring their …

City of Boston Releases Digital Equity Survey Results

Findings reflect residents have ample coverage of internet providers, access to devices, and digital skills while identifying gaps that exist for low-income families, returning citizens, and other constituencies. The City of Boston’s Innovation and …