Georgia lawmakers are back home in their districts after adjourning for the year – barring an unscheduled special session to handle unfinished elections business. But while the halls of the Capitol are now largely empty, that hasn’t meant a slowdown in the world of Georgia politics. In this week’s roundup, the money and endorsements are coming in hot and […]
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Three big questions Georgia voters will answer in November
(The Center Square) – Georgia lawmakers agreed to give voters a voice on two issues in November before adjourning in the early morning hours last week. A third constitutional question was approved by the General Assembly in 2025. House Resolution 1243, approved in March, will let Georgians decide whether to support the creation of the Georgia […]
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The Heat is On: Georgia’s spring temperature ramp-up begins this week
Georgia is heading into an extended stretch of well-above-normal heat this weekend and into next week. Some daily temperature records are at risk, and an ongoing drought is expected to get worse. What’s happening: A high pressure system sitting over the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic is pushing warm, dry air across the region. The National Weather […]
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SWAT team arrests child murder suspect who locked himself inside a house
A person wanted in connection with the murder of a child was taken into custody early Saturday after leading deputies on a vehicle chase and then locking themselves inside a home in Augusta. What happened: Deputies went to find the suspect around midnight. When they made contact, the suspect ran. A vehicle chase followed and […]