Trump rebuked with stinging losses in Georgia GOP contests
Steve Peoples and Jeff Amy, Associated Press
The GOP results in Tuesday's primary, combined with the loss of the Trump-backed candidate for secretary of state, served as a stinging rebuke for the former president in a state he prioritized above almost all others.
How popular merit scholarships have perpetuated racial inequities across the South
Naomi Harris, Open Campus
The message seems simple: Anyone can get most, or even all, of their tuition paid through the state’s signature college scholarship program. Students just have to get the right grades and standardized test scores.
Over three years one nonprofit group helped nearly 200 students apply. Many were the first in their families to attend college; most were Black. But they struggled with the standardized tests. So in the end, how many qualified for a Bright Futures scholarship — the ticket Florida created to educational opportunity? Not a single one.
The laws creating four potential new Cobb cities would serve as charters if the cities are approved by referendum this year. They include laundry lists of services that the cities could provide immediately or sometime in the future.
Georgia’s new budget allocates $1.5 million to a pilot program designed to help children who risk entering foster care.
The Georgia Raw Dairy Act allows farmers to sell raw milk for human consumption.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican challenger David Perdue launched their first debate arguing over who is to blame for the 2020 and 2021 elections.
New legislation in Georgia requires investigations for the deaths of women who were pregnant or had given birth within a year of their death.
Cobb County elected officials and staff say they are working to ensure a smooth transition of services if voters approve four new cities.
Georgia’s Sine Die: A transgender bill gets approved at the last minute and Gov. Kemp keeps his promise of a tax refund
FTG Podcast Team
In the final episode of Gold Dome Debrief's second season, we wrap up the past 40 days with an overview of the legislative session and a recap on bills to look out for.
Some Georgia public high school students have limited access to college entrance exams like the SAT or the ACT. But taking these exams can increase their chances of being accepted into universities.