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💼 About Tariffs: As President Trump promises new tariffs and engages in a trade war, Georgia's export success faces potential retaliation. Tariffs work like taxes on imported goods, making them more expensive. When countries face tariffs, they often respond with their own trade barriers. Georgia's exporters would be on the hook for retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries.

Georgia Shatters Trade Records: How Will Trump’s Trade War Hit Home?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025

The state House of Representatives passed legislation last year offering tax credits to Georgians who buy safe firearm storage devices such as trigger locks and gun safes, but the bill died in the state Senate.

How Far Should Georgia Go to Protect Children at School?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025

A Westminster Schools coach is still missing five days after his fiancée’s body was pulled from Lake Oconee, leaving Atlanta’s education community reeling.

An Atlanta Coach is Missing and His Fiancée is Dead After They Fell Overboard on Lake Oconee

by News DeskFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025

Valentine’s Day is all about finding the perfect romantic dinner spot—without the hassle of months-long reservations. A nationwide survey has ranked Cork & Flame in Evans as Georgia’s top hidden gem for a memorable Valentine’s meal.

Food

Georgia’s Top Restaurant for Valentine’s Day Revealed

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Sad child looking out the window. Toning photo.

Crime

13 Kids Saved From Child Sexploitation in Operation Byte Down

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025

The Georgia Senate’s Republican majority passed legislation Wednesday seeking a waiver on sales taxes for firearms over an 11-day period in October.

Your Government

Should Georgia Residents Get a Firearms Sales Tax Holiday?

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

A new study from SmartAsset ranks the top counties in Georgia for economic growth, measuring business expansion, GDP increases, and new building permits.

Which Georgia Counties Had The Most GDP Growth?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announced a new bill today aimed at permanently protecting access to IVF. The legislation, filed by State Rep. Lehman Franklin, would make IVF a legally protected right under state law.

Will Georgia Protect IVF This Year?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

The state Department of Agriculture has lifted a suspension of poultry activities in Georgia following the successful completion of testing for bird flu with no additional detections.

Bird Flu Outbreak Update: Georgia Lifts Poultry Suspension

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 11, 2025February 11, 2025

A new bill making its way through the Georgia legislature could soon require all public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in multiple locations on campus.

Representing You

Should Georgia Schools Be Required to Display The Ten Commandments?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Access to affordable health care, safe food and water, and reducing chronic disease like high blood pressure and heart disease are the top three public health priorities, according to a new poll from Gallup and Emory University.

Georgia Residents Want Affordable Health Care: Will State Officials Listen?

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBFebruary 11, 2025