Gov. Kemp signs FY26 Georgia budget; regulatory reform bill to be signed later at Capitol

Budget and red tape legislation are on the agenda as Gov. Brian Kemp has two public signings on the schedule Friday at the Georgia State Capitol. ATLANTA — One day after signing a slate of bills focused on public safety and hurricane relief for farmers, …

Loggerhead nesting season begins in Georgia

Georgia’s 2025 loggerhead sea turtle nesting season is officially underway after the first nest was discovered on Jekyll Island May 1, marking the start of what is expected to be a high-yield year in the species’ ongoing recovery effort. Georgia’s nesting …

Southeast Georgia Road Work Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory May 10-16

The Georgia Department of Transportation will continue essential road construction and maintenance projects across Southeast Georgia from Saturday, May 10 through Friday, May 16, with overnight lane closures planned along I-95, I-16, and I-516, as well as …

Not even Trump thinks this annoying Republican can win over Georgia

President Donald Trump may love Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s loyalty, but even he doesn’t think she can win a Senate race in Georgia. According to Axios, the president is expected to huddle soon with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to see if they can …

Georgia state law, not just federal policy changes, led to Dalton student's ICE detention

DALTON, Ga. — A 2008 change to a Georgia state law and a renewed federal push against illegal immigration provides a clearer picture of what happened to a 19-year-old student from Dalton who was detained by ICE. As we've been reporting this week, 19- …

ACC Spring Overreactions: Clemson Aims for CFP Repeat, Georgia Tech’s QB Depth Shines

The ACC's spring football practices have wrapped up, sparking an exciting discussion on team overreactions. Key teams such as Clemson aim to return to the College Football Playoff (CFP) summit fueled by a talented roster led by Cade Klubnik. Meanwhile, …

Gov. Kemp Signs Bills Modernizing and Improving Public Safety in Georgia

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, May 8 - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, constitutional officers, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and law enforcement officers, signed legislation improving and making major investments towards …

Georgia Aquarium responds to national wildlife emergency off California coast

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The staff at the Georgia Aquarium is prepared to respond to national wildlife emergencies when they happen, while simultaneously entertaining people in downtown Atlanta who want to learn about marine life. You can expect …

Hurricane Preparedness Week comes to a close in Georgia

Georgia budget includes more Medicaid funding as federal cuts loom

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia’s new $37.7 billion state budget increases funding for key programs such as education, prisons, and Medicaid. Gov. Brian Kemp signed the fiscal year 2026 budget this week, calling it a continuation of Georgia’s …