2024 Elections: It has been a presidential campaign season unlike any other, with President Joe Biden dropping out and Vice President Kamala Harris replacing him to run against former President Donald Trump. Now the election is finally here. Early voting took place…
Getting Out the Vote: Monday, Oct. 7, is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5 election. Early voting begins Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 1. The secretary of state’s website (sos.ga.gov) has information about where you…
New Augusta University President: Russell T. Keen, a 22-year veteran of the University System of Georgia (USG), became Augusta University’s president following the retirement of Brooks Keel at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Keen was most recently executive vice…
In Memoriam: Abit Massey, president emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Federation and an influential and widely respected lobbyist for the poultry industry, died in June at the age of 96. Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement, “Abit Massey was a…
Duncan Backs Biden: Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a Republican sharply critical of former President Donald Trump, has officially endorsed President Joe Biden’s bid for a second term in the upcoming November election. Duncan served as lieutenant governor from 2019 to…
Okefenokee Fight: Although the Georgia Senate did not take action this last session on a House-passed bill that would have paused permits for new mines at the Okefenokee Swamp, House…
May Primaries: Tuesday, May 21, is the date set for primary elections in races for county and state offices, as well as U.S. House seats and judicial positions. Some incumbents have no opposition, but redistricting has changed some legislative boundaries. You…
New Med School: The University of Georgia will soon get the state’s second public medical school. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia authorized opening a new independent school at the state’s flagship university, a move aimed at…
End of Session: The final day of this year’s legislative session is set for Thursday, March 28. That means, among other things, a lot of activity for Georgia lawmakers between now and then as they scramble to pass bills. Crossover day…
Maps OK’d: U.S. District Judge Steve Jones’ ruling that Georgia’s newly redrawn congressional and legislative maps passed muster means Republicans are likely to hold on to a 9-5 majority in the U.S. House delegation and a majority in the state Senate…
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