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Georgia’s Private Schools Promote Activist Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources

Mar 22, 20244 min read
Some private Georgia schools continue to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion resources, featuring materials on white privilege, social justice, and racism that are made available to students, faculty, and parents. Despite the recent backlash in Georgia public schools for using Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) content in classrooms, some private schools continue promoting books, articles, websites, workshops, and guest speakers in what many now call Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) programs.

Georgia Judge Allows Trump Defendants to Appeal Fani Willis Disqualification

Mar 21, 20243 min read
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Wednesday determined former President Donald Trump and eight of his co-plaintiffs may appeal his decision against disqualifying District Attorney Fani Willis from her election case against the former president. McAfee wrote in his decision that the question of impropriety between Willis and Nathan Wade, her former lover who she appointed as special prosecutor and paid more than $650,000 in taxpayer money, "is of such importance to the case that immediate review should be had."

Georgia Latino Coalition Demands UGA ‘Denounce’ ‘Hateful Rhetoric’ After Murder of Laken Riley

Mar 20, 20243 min read
A number of Latino and Hispanic organizations in Georgia signed a Monday letter to the University of Georgia (UGA) president to demand action against alleged "hateful rhetoric and fear mongering" they claim started following the murder of nursing student Laken Riley on the university's campus. Police say Riley was slain by Jose Ibarra, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela. Sent by the GALEO Impact Fund and signed by over 100 organizations and individuals, the letter claims "the community in Athens has been plagued by hateful rhetoric and fear mongering," with "some Latino students" allegedly "afraid to walk to class alone" following Riley's death.

Analysis: New Georgia Teachers Earn Less than Two Decades Ago

Mar 20, 20243 min read
A new report shows schools nationwide, including in Georgia, have trouble filling teacher positions, with low salaries being a primary cause. An analysis from MyElearningWorld.com found that — even accounting for inflation — new teachers nationwide earn nearly 20% less than they did about two decades ago. Georgia’s findings align with the national findings, with Peach State teachers earning 20% less.

Georgia Attorney General Leads Coalition Challenging ‘Unlawful’ Rule Demanding Companies Issue Annual Climate Change Reports

Mar 19, 20243 min read
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr on Thursday announced he is leading a coalition of 10 attorneys general in opposition to a new rule requiring publicly traded companies to create annual climate change reports. Carr leads a coalition that includes attorneys general serving Georgia, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Wyoming and Virginia in a petition for the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review whether the newly-enacted rule should remain.

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones Celebrates ‘Courage’ of Riley Gaines, Female Athletes Challenging NCAA and Georgia Schools over Trans Competitors

Mar 18, 20243 min read
Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones on Friday issued a statement celebrating the "courage" of Riley Gaines and the other plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and a number of Georgia universities. Jones commended the athletes "for their courage" and demanded the NCAA apologize and reverse course in a statement.

Georgia Senate Passes Certificate of Need Reform Measure

Mar 18, 20244 min read
The Georgia Senate has passed a measure to reform Georgia's certificate of need laws. Lawmakers passed House Bill 1339 by a 43-11 margin. The House overwhelmingly passed the measure last month, and the amended version returns to the House for consideration.

Feds Announce $200 Million for Georgia Projects

Mar 17, 20243 min read
The federal government is sending more than $210 million for projects across the state, from building a park over downtown Atlanta's Connector to removing a flyover ramp in Savannah. The largest project is a $157.6 million Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant award to jumpstart the first phase of construction of the Stitch, a four-acre park over Interstates 75 and 85.

Parental Rights Moves Forward in Georgia as House of Representatives Passes Georgia Promise Scholarship Act

Mar 16, 20243 min read
The Georgia House of Representatives passed the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act on Thursday. This act will give parents school vouchers of up to $6,500 per student. The vouchers would help students in low-performing districts receive funds to expand school choice options or purchase curricula for homeschooling.

Jim Jordan to Hold Fani Willis in Contempt of Congress Unless She Complies with Subpoena by March 28

Mar 15, 20244 min read
Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH-04) revealed on Thursday he sent a letter expressing his intention to hold Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in contempt of Congress if she does not comply with a subpoena from the House Judiciary Committee by the end of March. A press release detailed Thursday the U.S. House Judiciary Committee has threatened to hold Willis in contempt over her alleged refusal to comply with a subpoena issued more than a month ago.

Congo, Syria, Burma, and Afghanistan Top List of Countries Represented Among Georgia Refugee Intake

Mar 15, 20243 min read
According to a report on refugee resettlement, more refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been resettled in Georgia than from any other country since October of last year, following a trend among other states.  According to the report, of the 1,469 refugees resettled in Georgia over the past five months, 267 have come from the Central African country that is both war-torn and one of the poorest in the world. 

Gov. Brian Kemp Acknowledges ‘Disappointing’ Pause to Rivian Electric Vehicles Plant After $1.5 Billion in Subsidies

Mar 14, 20243 min read
Governor Brian Kemp made public remarks about electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive announcing plans to pause work on its $5 billion plant in Georgia in a Tuesday press event. Kemp, whose support for the Rivian deal helped generate $1.5 billion in tax incentives for the company, called the situation "no doubt disappointing" in a press conference.

Records Showing Nathan Wade Paid with Fulton County Confiscated Property Fund Are ‘Data Entry Error,’ Officials Claim

Mar 13, 20244 min read
Fulton County officials on Monday claimed records that reportedly show special prosecutor Nathan Wade was paid using funds from confiscated property are a "clerical error" on behalf of the county government. Multiple Fulton County spokesmen, including a member of Willis' office, offered explanations to Newsweek when the publication asked about records it obtained that showed Wade was paid using the county's confiscated property funds.

Georgia Tax Collections Decrease 4 Percent amid Calls for Income Tax Cut Acceleration

Mar 12, 20243 min read
Tax collections in Georgia decreased by about 4 percent in February. The change was driven by sharp decreases in the state's income tax revenues following Republican-led tax cuts, though Georgia simultaneously saw increased revenue from sales taxes and taxes on corporations. A press release from the office of Governor Brian Kemp notes the state's tax revenues fell 4.3 percent in February while the year's tax collections are down 3.1 percent to date.

Georgia’s Rivian Project Deserved More Due Diligence, Transparency: Expert

Mar 12, 20244 min read
John Mozena hopes that one day he can stop saying "I told you so" about corporate welfare in America. However, Mozena, president of The Center for Economic Accountability, won't be able to make such a declaration after Rivian Automotive paused its $5 billion plant in Georgia.