Rural areas in Georgia are looking for ways to strengthen their communities with policies that address the climate crisis, infrastructure, and opportunities for workers.
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Study: Wildfires Magnify Health Risks for GA Residents
From Georgia all the way north along the East Coast, poor air quality this summer has mostly been a result of wildfires many miles away in Canada, where more than 600 fires are still burning.
One Year Later, Inflation Reduction Act Brings Clean Energy Investments and Job Growth
One year after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, a once-in-a-generation investment in the climate and clean energy, it is clear that the landmark law has already had positive impacts on the national and state economies.
All 19 Defendants in Fulton 2020 Election Racketeering Case Plead Not Guilty, Request Arraignment Waiver
Former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants have entered not guilty pleas ahead of their scheduled arraignments on Wednesday in the 2020 Fulton County election inference case.
Georgia Redistricting Trial Opens with Debate over Federal Requirements for Black Representation
A federal trial that could recontour the political landscape in Georgia ahead of next year’s congressional and legislative races started Tuesday.
Opinion | State Natural Resources Board Thwarts Public Participation with End of Livestream Option
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board is responsible for Georgia’s state parks, coastal resources, wildlife resources including regulation of hunting and fishing, and environmental protection.
GA’s Elected Officials Mark Anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act
It has been one year since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden.
New Report Reveals Alarming Impacts of Voter Purge Policies in Georgia
A recent report by Dēmos, a nonpartisan public policy organization, uncovered disturbing findings regarding the impact of voter registration purges in 10 states, including Georgia.
GA House Prices Increase Slightly, But Remain Lower Than National Prices
In June 2023, home prices in the United States decreased by 0.83 percent compared to last year to a median price of $425,177, according to data from Redfin.
Georgia Receiving Nearly $8 Million to Create Green Spaces
Organizations in Georgia are getting an opportunity to develop and enhance green spaces to help mitigate some effects of climate change.