From Pennies to Protests, New Georgia Laws Alter Penalties, Programs and Protections
New state laws took effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways.
Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy
Effective, July 1, 2026, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) officially becomes the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS), marking a significant evolution in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy under one roof.
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Georgia Youth Institute Challenges Students to Tackle Global Food Security
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Robots are Everywhere in Hyundai’s Georgia Plant, but They Can’t Do Everything
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Built on Relationships: How Member Services Supports Georgia's Cities Every Day
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EPA Announces $14 Million in Grants to Revitalize Communities in Georgia
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Georgia Football Alcohol Sales: Seltzer Beats Beer in Record Year
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Sens. Ossoff, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from Toxic Chemicals in Toys
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Raffensperger Announces Primary Runoff Risk Limiting Audit Confirms Accurate Vote Count
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Nearly 8 in 10 Parents Say Summer Disrupts Their Child's Sleep
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Laika Steiger Named Senior Associate Dean for Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing
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Legislature Kills Sales Tax for Property Tax Swap
Democrats in the Legislature on Monday closed the door on Republican proposals to implement ...
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