Category: Georgia
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Flood Safety Preparedness Week kicked off on Monday – Make sure you’re ready for threats posed by rising waters
(ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS), will recognize March 9–13 as Flood Safety Preparedness Week. This initiative encourages all Georgia residents and visitors to educate themselves on how to prepare for potential flooding in advance. “Flooding is one of the most frequent…
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(Contributed by Capitol Beat News Service) Anavitarte: Week Seven of the 2026 session Under the Gold Dome
Crossover Day is almost here, which means the pace under the Gold Dome has intensified as we work to move Senate legislation to the House before the March 6 deadline. These final days before Crossover are always long, but they are focused on advancing the priorities you’ve sent us to the State Capitol to accomplish.…
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DPH: New measles case reported in Bryan County
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident. There is no history of international travel, but the individual recently traveled out of state. DPH is notifying individuals who may have been exposed to the virus and are at increased risk of developing measles. Measles is…
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Senate GOP planning funds for forensic mental health hospital
ATLANTA — A crisis has been in the making for many years in Georgia after funding for mental health was cut, facilities closed and a settlement with the Department of Justice over the treatment of the mentally ill was reached. Since 2010, those who were mentally ill and housed have gone on still having the…
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Anavitarte: Week Five of 2026 session Under the Gold Dome
Crossover Day is quickly approaching, and the Senate is working diligently to send strong, conservative solutions over to the House that deliver real results for you and your family. It’s never been more important to let Georgians keep more of what they earn. When Republicans first took control of state government in 2002, Georgia’s income…
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Highland Rivers Foundation welcomes Whitney Spear as Director
SMYRNA – Highland Rivers Foundation today announced that Whitney Spear, MPA, CNP, has been named Foundation Director. Spear brings nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership to the position, as well as a deep commitment to community service across northwest Georgia. As Foundation Director, Spear will guide the strategic direction of the Highland Rivers…
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Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte Applauds Senate Passage of Historic Income Tax Relief Package
ATLANTA — Today, Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) joined his Senate Republican Caucus colleagues in passing Senate Bill 476 and Senate Bill 477 sponsored by Sen. Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia). These historic measures will deliver the largest tax relief in Georgia’s history and will position the state to completely eliminate the state income tax. As neighboring…
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Wing & Rock Festival Announces 2026 Music Lineup for March Event
Canton’s favorite fusion of flavor and live music is back. Wing & Rock Festival has officially announced its 2026 music lineup, returning to Etowah River Park in March for another high-energy weekend of rock, wings, and community fun. The 2026 festival will feature two full days of live music, spotlighting high-impact rock performances, crowd-favorite tribute bands, and emerging talent. Known as…
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Bearden: Month One Under the Gold Dome
We’ve completed one month of the 2026 Legislative Session, and Senate Republicans are advancing priority legislation from committees to the Senate floor and over to the House. We’re fully focused on restoring the American Dream and keeping government accountable to the people it serves. Senate Republicans passed Senate Bill 382, delivering on our promise to…
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Georgia State Center for Studies on Africa and Its Diaspora to Host Fourth Annual Global Read-a-Thon
ATLANTA — Literature will once again unite audiences from around the world in celebration of Africa and the African diaspora during Georgia State University’s Global Read-a-Thon, led by the Center for Studies on Africa and Its Diaspora (CSAD). The fourth annual CSAD Global Read-a-Thon is set for Feb. 18 and will bring together scholars, authors, artists and students…