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The biennial United Ways of Georgia study reveals that 44% of households live below the survival threshold, struggling to cover essentials as costs outpace wages.
The governor's endorsement reshuffles a Republican primary that was widely expected to be a cakewalk for the incumbent Lt. Governor. Now it's a three-way fight.
The 6-1 ruling preserves Atlanta's withdrawal rights from Lake Lanier — but the court's narrow reasoning leaves the door open for future challenges.
A sweeping wave of legislation signed during the 2026 session touches property rights, criminal penalties, consumer protections and more
Every K–8 public school in Georgia must enforce a personal-device restriction during instructional hours by July 1. High schools get another year.
A state audit finds nearly 60 percent of Georgia teachers now use generative AI for instructional prep. Educators say it saves hours — but the classroom conversation about critical thinking is just starting.
The landmark gathering continues a three-decade mission to reduce stigma and advance mental health policy nationwide
House Bill 1193 commits $70 million in the FY 2027 budget to place literacy coaches in every public school serving grades K–3 and mandates instruction grounded in the science of reading.