ATLANTA – Georgia’s motor fuel excise tax is suspended for 30 days amid global market volatility. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended…
Georgia AG Backs Parent Rights Complaint
ATLANTA — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr joined 19 attorneys general supporting a federal investigation into Maryland school policies. Release: ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and 19 other attorneys general have sent…
Kemp Signs Public Safety Bills
ATLANTA — New Georgia laws strengthen public safety, increase officer support, and enhance penalties for certain crimes. Release: ATLANTA - Following the annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony, Governor Brian P. Kemp - alongside First Lady Marty…
Kemp Signs Georgia Education Bills
VALDOSTA — Governor Brian Kemp signed nine bills supporting literacy, math education, teachers, students, and Georgia families. Release: ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, alongside First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns and Mrs. Dayle Burns,…
Monroe Named Clayton Health Director
CLAYTON CO. — Georgia DPH named Catharine Monroe as the new Health Director for the Clayton County Health District. Release: Atlanta, GA - The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Kathleen E. Toomey,…
Tallahassee Beer Festival Returns August 8
TALLAHASSEE — Tallahassee Beer Festival returns August 8 with hundreds of drinks, vendors, and nonprofit support. Release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 1, 2026) – North Florida’s largest beer festival returns Saturday, August 8, 2026, 2-6 p.m., to…
GBI Adds Felony Murder Charge in Tattnall County…
TATTNALL CO. — GBI files additional charges, including felony murder, in Tattnall County case involving fatal truck incident. Release: UPDATE - April 29, 2026: The GBI has taken additional charges on Jordan Austin Young in connection…
Former Baldwin Assistant Chief Arrested by GBI
BALDWIN — The GBI arrested former Baldwin Assistant Chief Justin Ferguson on theft and oath violation charges. Released: Baldwin, Habersham County, GA (April 24, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Justin Ferguson, age 41,…
Georgia enacts burn ban in 91 counties due…
ATLANTA — Georgia officials have issued a 30-day outdoor burn ban for 91 counties as extreme drought conditions worsen and wildfire danger rises statewide. Release: Georgia’s extreme drought is worsening and the risk of wildfires is…