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Data centers use lots of energy. Will Georgia lawmakers make them pay more?
The Georgia General Assembly is considering legislation that would require Georgia Power to charge data centers for the costs they incur to serve them.
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Kemp’s litigation overhaul clears first major hurdle
A Georgia Senate committee Monday approved Gov. Brian Kemp's plan to overhaul civil lawsuit rules.
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Georgia lifts ban on poultry markets, swaps after bird flu cases
Sales and markets with live poultry can resume in Georgia after state officials lifted restrictions that had been in place since a pair of bird flu detections last month.
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DOGE in Georgia? Jones wants to mimic Trump’s budget slashing effort
The move to cut government spending and make the state more efficient echoes Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.
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Former Georgia House member recovering from farming accident
Terry England, Chief of Staff to the Georgia House Speaker, is recovering after a farming accident Saturday.
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Judge rejects Republican candidate’s effort for a redo Georgia House election
A judge ruled Monday against a Republican candidate who sought a new election for Georgia House where dozens of voters received the wrong ballots.
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Tariffs have Georgia companies caught in game of risk without knowing the rules
Some of Georgia's biggest companies are left unsure of exactly how their supply chains and product sales will be affected by tariffs in the days, weeks and months to come.
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Jason Esteves preparing for a potential run for governor in 2026
The Democratic state senator and former Atlanta school board chair has lined up advisers and met with activists and donors.
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Georgia Republicans seek to shield carpet industry, cities from costly toxic PFAS lawsuits
Facing half a dozen water contamination lawsuits, a new bill introduced by several Northwest Georgia Republicans seeks to shield the carpet industry and others from liability.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s DOGE panel to launch its first budget-slashing hearing this week
Marjorie Taylor Greene's DOGE panel will hold its first hearing this week as the Georgia congresswoman works with Elon Musk to rein in federal spending.






















