Gov. Kemp signs seven education bills; the NRA held its annual meeting in Atlanta over the weekend; public health research in Georgia has been caught in the cross-hairs
As the weather warms up and you spend more time outdoors, keep an eye out for the Asian needle ant, an invasive species of ant that can cause serious problems in your yard.
Public health research has been caught in the crosshairs as the federal government tries to reduce its budget and millions of dollars could be canceled or put on hold for many of Georgia’s universities; The national rifle association held their annual meeting in Atlanta; Officials in Savannah have drawn up a map outlining the city's new zoning district for affordable housing.
Brad Holmes had Georgia on his mind during the NFL draft. The Detroit Lions’ general manager chose three Georgia Bulldogs among his seven picks — guard Tate Ratledge, safety Dan Jackson and wide receiver Dominic Lovett.
The Atlanta Falcons say defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's son was responsible for a prank call made to NFL draft pick Shedeur Sanders. The Falcons released a statement saying 21-year-old Jax Ulbrich "unintentionally" found Sanders' phone number on an open iPad while visiting his parent's home and later made the prank call.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a yearslong legal battle over an FBI raid on the wrong Atlanta house. FBI agents stormed Trina Martin's home in 2017 looking for a suspected gang member. She and her then-boyfriend were held at gunpoint while her 7-year-old son screamed in another room. But the agents had come to the wrong home.
On April 25: Savannah officials aim for affordable housing; a nonprofit's "future vision" for Atlanta's Piedmont Park; federal government restores legal status of dozens of international students.
The push for higher-density development comes as nearly half of Savannah renters find themselves "cost-burdened," spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Spring break festivities have wrapped up, and activity has resumed under the Gold Dome. Lawmakers host Donna Lowry brings updates on legislative developments in this week’s edition of Lawmakers Huddle.
