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Even so, it wasn’t a full retreat. Coming away from the retaliatory tariffs board, there’s still a ten percent tariff on all goods coming into the US, and the weakening of the dollar made purchases more expensive. All other measures were, welcomingly, given a 90-day pause. That gives small businesses in Georgia and beyond three months to work out how to wrangle the new state of play and to try to maximize growth while the going is still fairly good.

Georgia’s Small Businesses Looking for Rapid Ways to Grow in the Face of New Tariffs

by Special to The Georgia SunApril 18, 2025April 18, 2025

A high-speed pursuit on I-20 ended in tragedy Monday evening, claiming the life of 19-year-old Cooper Schoenke and leaving a community searching for answers. In response to questions about the chase and the state patrol's high-speed chase policy, the state patrol released the following statement, which you can read in its entirety below.

Crime

Georgia State Patrol Responds to Death of Innocent 19-Year-Old During Chase

by B.T. ClarkApril 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Georgia lawmakers will be focusing this summer and fall on some unfinished business left over from this year’s General Assembly session.

Your Government

Georgia Lawmakers Get Unfinished Business as Homework

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 17, 2025April 17, 2025

The nation's unofficial cannabis holiday on April 20 -- also called 420 Day -- brings more than just celebrations. The day delivers a dangerous mix of high drivers and unsuspecting motorists sharing the same asphalt.

News You Can Use

Got 420 Day Plans? Here’s Why They Shouldn’t Include Driving

by B.T. ClarkApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Georgia's pollen count rose to 1,515 today, reaching the extreme range on the allergy scale. Tree pollen leads the assault on sinuses across the state, while grass and weed pollens remain at moderate levels. Mold activity is also registering in the moderate range, adding to respiratory concerns for sensitive individuals.

Georgia’s Pollen Count is Up Again Today

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

a gas pump next to a brick wall

Atlanta Drivers Are More Anxious About Gas Prices Than Most

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025

(The Center Square) – A Georgia man is facing federal charges of threatening Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her family, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for Northern Georgia.

Crime

A Georgia Man is Accused of Threatening Tulsi Gabbard

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Serious Teenagers on Smartphones

Special Features

The top games for your smartphone device in 2025

by Special to The Georgia SunApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025