Plans are underway to improve the Flint River Gateway Trails Network, an initiative between the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Clayton County and the tri-city area of College Park, East Point and Hapeville. The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded two…
Nigut Signs Off: Veteran journalist Bill Nigut, a Chicago native who covered politics for WSB-TV from 1983 to 2023, co-hosted his last episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution podcast Politically Georgia on January 31. Nigut retired after a career that spanned leading two nonprofits, one of them…
The Columbus Museum received top honors as one of USA Today’s 10 Best Museums for 2025. The recognition follows a makeover and reopening last May. The top 10 winners were nominated by an expert panel and voted by readers as…
Cobb Mixed Use: The Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a…
Joe Coppage was a beloved Lake Claire fixture who struggled with schizophrenia in the 1970s and ’80s. His neighbors allowed him to sleep on their porches, which is where he seemed the most comfortable. His standard answer when asked if…
Governor’s Agenda: As usual, the Georgia General Assembly convened in January with a lengthy to-do list. One of the things at the top of Gov. Brian Kemp’s agenda: tort reform. Kemp says that tort reform is needed to keep Georgia…
Downtown Atlanta is going through a bit of a metamorphosis, with the transformation of the 2 Peachtree Street office building, a massive renovation of Georgia State…
Macon Expansion: Paper products manufacturer Irving Tissue is expanding to the tune of $600 million in Macon. The expansion will add a third paper-making machine, more converting lines and a fully automated warehouse, increasing annual manufacturing capacity by 75,000 metric…
The Georgia First Amendment Foundation has been fostering transparency and advocating free expression across…
2025 Legislative Session: When the Georgia General Assembly convenes on Jan. 13, it will look much like the sessions of the recent past, with only 20 newcomers total in the House and Senate. Republicans maintained majorities in both the House (100 to…
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