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The “Safe Schools Act,” which has the strong support of Gov. Brian Kemp, passed on a 148-20 vote.

Georgia lawmakers pass ‘Safe Schools Act,’ here’s what it means for your child

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 27, 2023

The Gist: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has written a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, urging Congress to update federal election laws.

Your Government

Georgia elections chief calls on Kevin McCarthy to make sweeping election reforms

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023

Georgia drivers are starting to see lower gas prices at the pump, as the state's average gas price for regular unleaded gasoline continues to decline compared to a week ago.

Georgia Gas Prices Drop at the Pump: Drivers Save $3 Compared to Last Month

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2023September 24, 2023

The World Health Organization estimates that there are 600 million cases of foodborne illness every year. One way harmful pathogens can enter the food supply is through irrigation water, but researchers are using precision agriculture to create a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to combat the bacteria that makes us sick. And the tool they are using is available to everyone — the sun.

UGA researchers find a surprising tool to combat foodborne illness: The power of the sun

by Jennifer L. Reynolds | CAES NewsFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023

Adjusting for population, this comes out to about 4.2 background checks for every 1,000 people, the 13th fewest among states. The largest share of background checks in the state were for sales of handguns.

Georgia By The Numbers

Here’s how many guns were sold in Georgia last month

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023

Partly sunny skies are expected throughout Georgia this weekend.

Your weekend weather forecast for Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023

Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association President and CEO Karen Bremer announced the five new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2023 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night. The program is designed to promote and foster relationships between chefs and farmers while spreading awareness about the quality of locally sourced and grown products in Georgia's restaurant scene.

Food

5 Georgia Grown Chefs You Need to Know About

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Crime

A Closer Look: Mandatory minimum sentences in Georgia

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023

As we faced high gas prices, big oil companies doubled their profits

by Emma RubinFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Hospital surgery corridor

Georgia healthcare bill sparks debate among hospital groups and lawmakers

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The Gist: State Representatives Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth) and Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) have introduced House Bill 520 to continue reforming Georgia’s mental health care delivery system and address workforce shortages.

Georgia lawmakers work to revolutionize mental health care in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

(The Center Square) — While business leaders say the Paycheck Protection Program was invaluable to businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s now clear the initiative was ripe for fraud.

Georgia businesses needed paycheck protection loans, but fraud was rampant

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The National Weather Service has released its forecast for the upcoming week in Georgia. Monday is predicted to be partly sunny, with a high near 72, the rest of the week could see more cloud cover and some showers.

Here’s what Georgia’s weather will be like this week

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2023February 20, 2023

The Gist: Georgia's average gas price at the pump decreased by three cents compared to last week.

Georgia Gas Prices Decrease Slightly, Drivers Paying $3.22 Per Gallon on Average

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2023February 20, 2023

Georgia has been named as one of the top 10 slowest-talking states in America, according to a new report by language learning platform Preply.

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia ranks as one of the nation’s slowest-talking states

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2023February 19, 2023

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care after a series of short hospital stays.

Former President Jimmy Carter is in hospice care at home

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 18, 2023February 18, 2023

The National Weather Service is predicting a mild, but sometimes cold weekend in Georgia.

Georgia’s Weekend Weather Will Bring a Mix of Sun, Clouds, and Temperature Swings

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 18, 2023February 18, 2023

That Gold Dome tradition came to an abrupt halt the second week of March 2020. The program was shut down when the Legislature abruptly adjourned at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pages were sent home as one of the many precautions taken at the Capitol to keep state lawmakers and the public protected from the coronavirus.

The Pages Are Back at the Georgia Capitol After Pandemic Suspension

by Aaleah McConnell | Georgia RecorderFebruary 17, 2023October 10, 2023