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Many Georgians never have an opportunity to visit the state capitol. It stands as a symbol of power representing the public's voice. This iconic building draws legislators from across the state to debate and pass laws that affect the...
In the heart of Atlanta, Living Walls has spent more than a decade transforming the city’s spaces with public art. Since 2010, the nonprofit has produced more than 500 murals, giving voices to those who are historically excluded from...
The 2025 General Assembly session wrapped up the first week of April with the state Senate and House working non-stop on Sine Die until midnight. Dozens of bills are now headed to Governor Brian Kemp's desk for him to...
Advocates for Senate Bill 36 gathered at the Georgia State Capitol during the final week of the session urging lawmakers to pass the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). The bill's goal is to protect religious practice from government interference...
All 850 Joann’s Fabric and Craft Stores across the country will close after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice in less than a year. This includes 18 stores in Georgia. The company was auctioned to GA Groups and...
The Georgia House voted to restrict transgender student athletes from participating in gender school sports of their choosing. The bill, The Riley Gaines Act of 2025, intends to “save girls sports” by preventing student athletes from competing against teams...
Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Barbara Rivera Holmes as the new Georgia Labor Commissioner following the passing of Bruce Thompson in 2024. Holmes, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and an Albany resident, is the first Latina to hold...
A new community-based coffee shop in Canton, Stitch Coffee, opened its doors Feb. 21st. It is owned by Dave and Geralyn Hickey, who previously ran The Coffee Potter in New Jersey. The shop's name is inspired by Canton’s denim and cotton...
Georgia’s state prisons are becoming more deadly for its employees and inmates. Contraband including knives, drugs and guns contribute to the increased violence and deaths in the prisons.
In 2023, there were 35 killings in Georgia prisons. A year later...
On Tuesday, March 18th, the Georgia House Motor Vehicles Committee met to discuss S.B. 160, a bill that would require drivers convicted for a second reckless driving offense to install speed-limiting devices in their automobiles.
The bill stalled in the...
