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Eliminating Georgia’s income tax might be popular, but it’s not realistic
The state income tax and its proposed elimination have become issues in the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election, but simple math casts doubts on the popular, if faulty, plan.
Metro Atlanta and rural Georgia are inextricably linked by an uneasy bargain
Metro Atlanta is the dominant economic engine in Georgia, but elected officials in struggling rural areas rule the state, creating a great imbalance.
‘Big Kratom’ bigwigs want to ban 7-OH because it threatens their bottom line
Coordinated lobbying by key players in the kratom industry led to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommending a ban on 7-OH synthetic kratom.
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Georgia could restart regional energy, water reviews for data center proposals
Georgia is weighing rule changes to once again make certain data centers disclose information about their resource requirements to local planning authorities.
From Ponzi fallout to party power: Frost dynasty clings to Coweta GOP
By the end of the two-hour meeting, Brant Frost V had stepped down as Coweta County GOP chair. But in a show of his continued influence, he took on a new role.
After a decade of delays, $148M renovation to Cross Keys High begins
The $148 million project is expected to be completed in 2028. The school, which serves about 1,600 students, will remain open during construction.